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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.

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%.

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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