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Eric Boyko Joins the Montreal Economic Institute Board of Directors
Montreal, March 24, 2006 – The Chairman of the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), Adrien D. Pouliot, is pleased to announce that Eric Boyko has been named to the MEI board of directors.
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Budget du Québec 2006 – L’Institut économique de Montréal inquiet de voir la croissance des dépenses s’accélérer
Montreal, March 23, 2006 – L’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM) s’étonne que le ministre des Finances du Québec se targue de faire preuve de discipline budgétaire alors que son budget 2006-2007 prévoit une augmentation des dépenses de 3,9%, une croissance presque deux fois plus rapide que l’inflation.
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Budget du Québec 2006 – Le gouvernement doit baisser les impôts des particuliers avant de s’attaquer à la dette, estime l’Institut économique de Montréal
Montreal, March 21, 2006 – Selon Norma Kozhaya, économiste à l’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM), le gouvernement du Québec ferait fausse route en faisant du remboursement de la dette un enjeu plus prioritaire que la réduction du fardeau fiscal des particuliers.
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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.