Hypocrisy and politics foul health care debate
The author denounces the national health care fight as a political farce led by Prime Minister Chretien and Liberal claims. Citing Joe Clark, private clinics, and two tier medicine, the piece argues that private services exist and that user fees disrupt Canada Health Act principles, highlighting provincial variances and election rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chretien
Medicare
Joe Clark
Shawinigan
Alan Rock
Alberta
Stockwell Day
Day
Alliance
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Ottawa
Manitoba
Canada
College of Physicians
Rock
Lets Talk Taxes MPI Brouhaha
Victor Vrsnik of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation accuses the Manitoba government and MPI board of using motorists premiums to fund universities. He warns privatization and competition in auto insurance, condemns a closed door $20 million tax grab, and urges returning the funds to Manitoba motorists.
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Victor Vrsnik
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
NDP
Manitoba Public Insurance
MPI
Crown Corp
Manitoba
Doer and Company
Mps
Becky Barrett
Debate fallout and voter climate across Canada
Readers lament the Leaders Debate quality while weighing panel verdicts on Clark, Duceppe, Chretien, and Day. editorials question vision and turnout, noting regional voting loyalties and the dangers of demagoguery. The piece cites Portage-Lisgar intrigue and hints at cross-border electoral lessons from history.
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Clark
Duceppe
Chretien
McDonough
Day
Stockwell Day
Esterhazy
Miner-Journal
Bruce Penton
Joe Clark
Commons
Joe
Moosomin World Spectator
Brooks Bulletin
Portage-Lisgar
Jake Hoeppner
Reform
Preston
Hoeppner
Don Radford
Winkler Times
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Russell
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Ellice
St. Lazare
Liste
Bob Ross
Marianne Langford
Mewes
Fred McGuinness
Paul Boisvert
Gravelbourg
New York Times
Cas
ITICT
McNu
Sympatico