Chaoulli v Quebec and the Future of Canadian Healthcare: Patient Accountability as the ‘Sixth Principle’ of the Canada Health Act
In this study for the C. D. Howe Institute, Professor Patrick Monahan, Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School, assesses the far-reaching impacts of the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Chaoulli v Quebec 2005 and argues that provincial action on wait-time guarantees and patient accountability are key to the future of health care.
A Truce is Required.
In this paper, Claude Castonguay, Canadian Health Care Consensus Group signatory and former Quebec Minister of Health and Social Affairs, argues that the time has come for government and doctors to explore avenues for solutions in a spirit of cooperation.
Protect Yourself: Stay Informed
This tragic story of a 62 year old man who died waiting for critical surgery is used to show the structural problems within our health care system. Dr. David Zitner explains that such problems mean we all have to be much more involved in our health care. The story and article brought regional and national attention to the problem.
The End of Consumer Protection . . . from Lower Prices
This op/ed takes a look at a government policy that actually prevents telephone companies from charging consumers less for service. AIMS Director of Research Ian Munro explains old fashioned protectionism has actually cost consumers money.
Last thing consumers need is protection from lower prices
Having the government protect citizens from terrorists and nasty viruses? Sounds OK. But protection from lower prices? Not so much. In this op/ed that appeared in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Aims Director of Research Ian Munro supports the push for accelerated deregulation and no-holds-barred competition in the local telephone service market.
Mother May I?
The trials and the truths of Nova Scotia's FOI/POP legislation. It's anything but freedom of information.
Rural N.B. can thrive
Comments from the co-chair of New Brunswick's self-sufficiency task force appear to have rural pitted against urban. In this front page story, AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill explains that the rural/urban divide is a myth.
A New Golden Rule
Bigger is not necessarily better, particularly with municipal governments. This Commentary based on remarks by AIMS acting president Charles Cirtwill shows that amalgamation does not provide the most efficient local government. He explains that local governments [...]
A New Golden Rule
Competition, cooperation and 'ccountability are the "three 'C's" of good local government.
Three Reasons to be in Afghanistan
Recent CBC polls suggest that a majority of Canadians continue to badly misinterpret Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. AIMS Security and Defence Intern Alex Wilner sets out to ameliorate the situation. In this Op/Ed, Wilner outlines three compelling reasons for Canada’s continued military involvement in the beleaguered state.