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Reaction to the British Columbia court decision on the public health care monopoly
Montreal, July 15, 2022 – The British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a decision earlier today in the case pitting the Cambie Surgeries Corporation against the provincial government. Like the Chaoulli decision in Quebec, this case essentially turns on the freedom of choice of patients who want to be treated rapidly by health care entrepreneurs.
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Softwood lumber dispute is bad for consumers and producers
The Canadian softwood lumber dispute with the United States, which has been dragging on now for some forty years, is long overdue for a resolution.
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Bois d’œuvre canadien: un conflit qui nuit aux consommateurs et aux producteurs
Les dirigeants politiques américains doivent prendre acte de la situation et éliminer les tarifs douaniers sur la ressource, qui pèsent lourdement sur la population.
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Canadian Softwood Lumber: A Costly Dispute for Consumers and Companies
The Canada-US softwood lumber dispute that has lasted some forty years is good for neither country, MEI researchers conclude in this publication. The drop in Canadian production has direct consequences on this country’s forestry industry, and is not offset by the increased production south of the border, which leads to a net loss in the volume of wood available in the American market. This artificially induced greater scarcity of wood leads to higher costs for consumers.
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Tear down these walls, premiers!
As Canadians grapple with supply chain issues, inflationary pressures, and post-COVID or endemic-COVID recovery, we need to get serious about freeing up interprovincial trade once and for all.
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To improve Quebec’s outdated health records systems, the data must follow the patient
Quebec desperately needs to implement a modern and robust digital health ecosystem. Doing so will both maximize patient health today and encourage innovation for even better care tomorrow.
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GNL Québec: un soutien énergétique primordial à l’Ukraine et à nos alliés européens
Avec le conflit qui perdure et la volonté de l’Europe de trouver d’autres sources de gaz naturel, le Québec ne devrait pas manquer cette occasion de venir en aide à ses alliés et d’ainsi se démarquer en tant que leader de la transition énergétique.
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Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, Gives Free Rein to the CRTC
On November 22 last year, the federal government introduced Bill C‑11, the Online Streaming Act, in the House of Commons. Its goal is to allow the CRTC to regulate online streaming services. The Netflixes and Disneys of the world, as well as platforms like Spotify and YouTube, are targeted by the bill. It will potentially cover almost all audio and audiovisual content accessible online in Canada. This MEI publication warns against the possible economic, cultural, and legal consequences of this bill.
MEI – Improving Access to Health Data in Quebec – Maria Lily Shaw
June 10, 2022 | 9 min. 05 sec. | The Elias Makos Show (CJAD-AM) Interview with Maria Lily Shaw, Economist at the […]
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Les données doivent suivre le patient
Le Québec a désespérément besoin de mettre en place un écosystème de santé numérique moderne et robuste. Cela favorisera la santé des patients d’aujourd’hui et encouragera l’innovation pour offrir de meilleurs soins demain.