IEDM – Qu’est-ce qui vous fait prendre du poids? – Mathieu Bédard
November 27, 2018 | 39 min. 35 sec. | Isabelle (98,5 FM) Interview (in French) with Mathieu Bédard, Economist at the MEI, […]
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Obesity is rising even though we’re consuming less sugar
The numerous reasons to question the effectiveness of a soda tax.
IEDM – Consommation de sucre en baisse, obésité… en hausse! – Mathieu Bédard
November 27, 2018 | 11 min. 42 sec. | Le retour d’Éric Duhaime (FM93) Interview (in French) with Mathieu Bédard, Economist at […]
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L’obésité augmente même si on consomme moins de sucre
The numerous reasons to question the effectiveness of a soda tax.
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Taxing Sugar Will Not Halt the Rise in Obesity
Earlier this year, the Quebec government formed a committee whose stated goal was to propose a soda tax, for the purpose of reducing the prevalence of obesity. Yet there are numerous reasons to question the effectiveness of this measure. Indeed, when a tax modifies the price of a good, there is no guarantee that the replacement product will be better for one’s health than the taxed product.
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Bonjour Santé 3, Rendez-vous santé Québec 0
The Rendez-vous santé Québec service is failing.
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La médecine à une vitesse
Federal government still threatens to cut health transfers.
IEDM – Le privé prend-il trop de place en santé au Québec? – Patrick Déry
November 14, 2018 | 40 min. 25 sec. | Isabelle (98,5 FM) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Public Policy Analyst at […]
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L’échec annoncé de Rendez-vous santé Québec
The Rendez-vous santé Québec service is failing.
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Quand les syndicats veulent punir leurs membres
Would a government monopoly drug insurance plan provide more generous coverage?