The Greek tragedy.

The Liberal Party of Quebec wins two by-elections.

The timid health care reforms adopted in Quebec over the past decade.

The timid health care reforms adopted in Quebec over the past decade.

Ten years have passed since the Chaoulli decision, handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada in June 2005. The highest court in the land ruled then that when the government is unable to offer access to needed care within a reasonable time frame, the prohibition against purchasing private health insurance is a violation of the right to life and security of patients and runs counter to the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. How have waiting times in Quebec’s public health care system evolved since the Chaoulli decision?

The benefits to be gained by entrusting pharmacists with greater responsibilities.

While Quebec’s public health care system struggles to respond adequately to the needs of patients, and the cost of the system continues to rise rapidly, expanding the role of pharmacists in offering front-line services is without a doubt a step in the right direction. These increased responsibilities are likely to improve patients’ access to care and lead to savings, which the public system desperately needs.

The privatization of Hydro One.

Four areas of the health care industry in Canada that are largely private and that work well.

Raising the contribution limit in the TFSA.