The Ontario government has frequently looked to England in setting the course of health care reform. From public-private partnerships to “commissioning” of private clinics to deliver public care, the model has also given us a preview of what mistakes are … Continue reading →
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BigCityLib Strikes Back: National Housing Survey: News From The Senate
In yesterday’s QP, Leader of the Government Marjory LeBreton admits that the voluntary NHS with replaced Stats Canad’s mandatory long form census survey requires improvement, and suggests a possible way forward: This was the first time, honourable senators, that there has been a voluntary long-form census. Clearly, there are some
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: The Census And Your Privacy: The Courts Speak
When Sandra Finely received her long-form census papers in 2006, she refused to fill it out because she felt that the requirement violated her right to privacy, and was therefore unconstitutional She was taken to court for violating the Statistics Act, lost, and requested an appeal Her arguments were heard by the Saskatchewan
Continue readingThe Ranting Canadian: Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister, close personal…
Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister, close personal friend of murderous dictator Augusto Pinochet, and idol of capitalist extremists everywhere, was in hospital just before Christmas to have a growth removed from her bladder. Unfortunately her spokeswoman said she is doing “absolutely fine”, despite experiencing serious health problems in recent
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