The roles and responsibilities that unions have towards their workers in Quebec.

Calls for the introduction of a minimum wage of $ 15.

Quebec’s Health Department is senselessly blocking the opening of clinics run by nurse practitioners who specialize in front-line care. Yet these doctorless clinics would respond to real needs among the population, access to front-line care being one of the main failings of Quebec’s health system. Moreover, a nurse practitioner costs the health care system around 1/3 of what a general practitioner costs, shows an Economic Note published by the MEI.

The well-being of women is intimately connected to the degree of economic freedom that prevails in a given country.

International Women’s Day is an occasion to think about policies that are likely to improve the status of women around the world. Whereas the debate in rich countries has lately focused on gender parity for certain types of positions, in many countries women must still fight for access to health care, education, and the right to work. Numerous studies show that these objectives are more easily attained when women enjoy the advantages of economic freedom.

How a less arduous dismissal process for incompetent teachers would benefit the school system.

How a less arduous dismissal process for incompetent teachers would benefit the school system.

The inequalities that impede social mobility.

A less arduous dismissal process for incompetent teachers would benefit the school system.

According to Quebecers, the single most important factor in the success of students is the quality of the teaching staff. However, this profession is plagued by persistent problems: the poor university records of many education undergraduates, the abandonment of the profession by young teachers, discouragement and loss of motivation, etc. These problems can affect the quality of students’ learning, and are quite naturally a concern for parents.