Privatization

• 98% of London voters oppose Ontario’s privatization health care plan

  On Tuesday, the London Health Coalition announced that of the 15,483 residents who filled a ballot about privatized public health care, 15,305 people were against Bill 60.

  Canada

  May 30
  
• St. Lawrence College celebrates 50 years of nursing program

  After first launching the program in 1973, St. Lawrence College celebrated 50 years of its Nursing program on Saturday with over 100 alumni in attendance.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
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• Manitoba government revives plan to test liquor sales in more retail outlets

  It's not clear if the bill will become law before an election is called.

  Politics

  Mar 9
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• Sask. Premier Scott Moe expecting increased health care funding ahead of meeting

  Moe said the premiers asked for a $28-billion increase to the federal government's contributions to health care, calling it a return to the feds being a fair funding partner.

  Health

  Feb 6
• Majority of Canadians support private options for health care, poll shows

  As provinces turn to the private sector to address health system pressures, a new poll suggests a majority of Canadians are open to the idea of private delivery of health care.

  Canada

  Feb 6
• Moving public health services to for-profit clinics raises ‘legitimate concerns’: Duclos

  Ontario’s plan to expand private delivery of public health care raises 'legitimate concerns' about equitable access to needed health services, says Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

  Health

  Jan 17
• N.B. opposition parties say new bill opens door for corporate involvement in health-care system

  Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the bill is intended to allow for some surgeries to be done outside of hospital to free up resources for more complicated procedures.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022
• Manitoba considers more private sector work with Crown-owned energy utility

  The government is considering using more private-public partnerships for new capital projects.

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2022
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• Residents at downtown Winnipeg seniors home fear rent increase with sale to private buyer

  Lions Place on Portage Avenue, which operated as a not-for-profit for decades, may be sold to private buyer in Alberta.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Manitoba government reintroduces bill to ease liquor rules, aims to change pot tax

  The bill is similar to one introduced last spring that died when it failed to pass before the last session ended.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2022