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Private health insurance – The MEI calls for a broader debate than what the government is suggesting
Montreal, March 3, 2006 – In an Economic Note published today, ahead of the public consultations announced last month by the minister of health, the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is issuing recommendations on the best way to regulate private health insurance.
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Alberta health care proposal in no way contradicts Canada Health Act, says the Montreal Economic Institute
Montreal, March 2, 2006 – Contrary to assertions from several interest groups and media commentators, the proposed health care reform unveiled by the Alberta government earlier this week in no way violates the Canada Health Act, says the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI).
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Montreal Economic Institute Appoints New Vice-President
Montreal, February 27, 2006 – The Montreal Economic Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tasha Kheiriddin to the position of Executive Vice-President. She replaces Mr. Maxime Bernier, who, after winning election to the House of Commons in January for the riding of Beauce, is now the federal Minister of Industry.
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More Quebecers Support Privatizing the Sale of Alcohol
Montreal, February 18, 2006 – A Léger Marketing poll commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) reveals that in less than five months – between September 2005 and February 2006 – support for the privatization of alcohol sales has increased by one third among Quebecers, rising from 30% to 41%.
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Assurances santé privées: un premier pas timide selon l’Institut économique de Montréal
Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Selon le président de l’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM), Michel Kelly-Gagnon, la proposition du gouvernement du Québec de permettre l’assurance privée dans le cas de trois chirurgies électives (hanches, genoux, cataractes) constitue un pas timide dans la bonne direction.
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SAQ – Le départ de deux vice-présidents laisse l’Institut économique de Montréal sur sa soif
Montreal, February 2, 2006 – L’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM), dont l’étude sur la privatisation de la Société des alcools avait lancé l’automne dernier le débat sur l’avenir de cette société d’État, considère que le départ de deux vice-présidents ne règlera pas le problème qui a été mis au jour.
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New increase in the price of milk – Canada should follow the example of Australia and reform its supply management system
Montreal, January 27, 2006 – Even though the WTO talks in December gave Canada’s dairy supply management system a respite, the system will have to be reformed sooner or later and the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is urging the government to follow the Australian example, eliminating milk support prices and production quotas.
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Federal Election: Quebec’s childcare system should not be copied, says the Montreal Economic Institute
Montreal, January 13, 2006 – A Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) fellow warns Canadians that the Quebec day-care system is not as utopian as some federal political parties might have us believe in the current electoral campaign.
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Federal Election: There is not one single party that can put a price on the implementation of Kyoto
Montreal, January 11, 2006 – The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) released this morning the five main political party’s answers to questions about their evaluations of the economic impact resulting from the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Health care and the federal election: An ever-growing majority of Canadians open to enlarged access to private health care, according to a new Leger Marketing survey
Montreal, December 15, 2005 – According to a Leger Marketing survey commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), 58% of the Canadian population would agree to the State allowing speedier access to private health care for those willing to pay for it, while maintaining the current free and universal health care system.