Manitoba Health Care Reform Sparks Provincial Debate
The piece analyzes Manitoba health policy politics as the NDP faces electoral risk. Premier Gary Doer touts a joint action plan while Alberta plans user fees and private sector involvement under Don Mazankowski. It criticizes rising costs, nurse union demands, bloated administration, and a halted sandwich factory scheme at St. Boniface General Hospital amid public outcry.
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Dave Chomiak
St. Boniface General Hospital
Edmonton
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Dollar decline path and possible dollarization for Canada
The piece warns the Canadian dollar has fallen to 62 U.S. cents and could slide toward 50. It blames terrorism, war costs, and policy choices, and discusses Bank of Canada actions, dollarization as a possible option, and the case for diversifying investments into foreign assets and mutual funds. It promotes Garth Turner’s program and book.
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