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Caring for Canadians requires better balance, more choice – Volume II of Manning, Harris series says flawed federalism puts social programs at risk
Montreal, October 24, 2005 – In a new Montreal Economic Institute-Fraser Institute policy paper, Preston Manning and Mike Harris say Canada can dramatically improve its approach to K-12 education, welfare, health and child care by better balancing federal/provincial responsibilities, offering more freedom of choice, and empowering Canadians with personal responsibility.
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Canadian Healthcare Manager honours Dr. Jacques Chaoulli
Montreal, October 14, 2005 – The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce that Canadian Healthcare Manager magazine (Rogers Media) named Dr. Jacques Chaoulli the winner of its annual “Who’s Who in Healthcare” prize in the Healthcare Provider category.
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Privatization of alcohol trade in Ontario and Quebec: Consumers would come out ahead in an Alberta-style system, says the MEI
Montreal, October 5, 2005 – A new study from the Montreal Economic Institute concludes that privatizing the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) would not only benefit consumers from these provinces but could also result in higher liquor sale revenues for both the Ontario and Quebec governments.
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Quebec’s high rate of unionization hurts employment and investment
Montreal, August 26, 2005 – Quebec is the jurisdiction with North America’s highest unionization rate (40%), and this strong union presence comes accompanied by weaker employment levels, according to an Economic Note published today by the Montreal Economic Institute.
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Foreign Outsourcing by Businesses: Canada Must Steer Clear of Protectionist Measures
Montreal, July 7, 2005 – Despite the short-term difficulties faced by workers who lose their jobs, the Canadian government should reject the example set by the United States government and should steer clear of protectionist measures intended to block the outsourcing of certain business activities to foreign countries.
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Une majorité de Québécois souhaitent que leur gouvernement se conforme au jugement de la Cour suprême sur le privé en santé
Montreal, June 28, 2005 – Selon un sondage Léger Marketing commandé par l’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM), 61% des Québécois estiment que le gouvernement du Québec devrait se conformer au récent jugement de la Cour suprême qui lève l’interdiction aux citoyens de payer, directement ou par le biais d’assurances privées, pour des soins de santé déjà couverts par le régime public d’assurance maladie.
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It’s time to demystify the U.S. health care system, says the Montreal Economic Institute
Montreal, June 16, 2005 – Last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada reopens debate on the private sector’s role in health care, with the U.S. system often held up as a scarecrow. An Economic Note issued today by the Montreal Economic Institute looks at the leading myths associated with the U.S. health care system and shows that problems it suffers from are more closely linked to the perverse effects of regulations than to the “unbridled capitalism” that supposedly runs rampant in the market.
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Supreme Court Ruling in the Chaoulli Case – Private Health-Care Can Now Benefit Canadians
Montreal, June 9, 2005 – The Supreme Court decision to remove restrictions on paying directly for hospital services and purchasing private health insurance for medical services offered by the public system will guarantee freedom of choice for patients and improve the quality and accessibility of care, according to the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI).
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L’Institut économique de Montréal recrute Maxime Bernier
Montreal, June 2, 2005 – Le Président de l’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM), Michel Kelly-Gagnon, est heureux d’annoncer la nomination de Maxime Bernier à titre de Vice-président exécutif de l’IEDM.
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Air transport – Former Air Canada President & CEO Pierre Jeanniot argues in favour of open skies for Canada
Montreal, May 12, 2005 – Former Air Canada President & CEO and Director General Emeritus of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Pierre Jeanniot would like to see Canada moving towards the active opening up of its air transport market and pushing ahead with the liberalization process that began in the early 1980s.