MPI introduces enhanced identification card to speed border crossings
Manitoba Public Insurance launches an EIC as a cheaper land crossing alternative to passports, featuring an RFID chip readable from 4.5 meters. Critics warn RFID risks and limited use to land and sea crossings, while questioning MPI’s role vs federal Canadian Border Services in administering a nationwide single card.
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Waiting room tragedy at Winnipeg hospital prompts calls for accountability
The author condemns prolonged emergency room waits at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg and a perceived lack of accountability for a fatality after a 34 hour wait. The piece accuses health officials of lying about the incident, calls for heads to roll, and argues frontline staff deserve recognition over administrators. The writer urges systemic change to reduce delays and prevent future deaths.
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