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The privates' progress: the role of business in health care is growing

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Private businesses are increasingly claiming portions of Canada's public health care system by providing specific health related services at competitive rates. Some believe the trend will improve healthcare for all, while others are concerned that the unregulated growth will result in many abuses.

Health care industry, Cover Story, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Socialized medicine

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The three Rs - again

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A report issued by the Economic Council of Canada says 70% of Canada's high school students will either drop out or not continue their education beyond high school, meaning many will end up with poor-paying jobs or end on welfare. Suggestions are given for reducing the country's 30% dropout rate.

Reports, Prevention, Dropouts, Canada. Economic Council of Canada

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To live or die: doctors and legislators struggle with the ethics of euthanasia

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Growing support for the euthanasia movement in Canada has prompted legislation that would protect doctors from prosecution in the event of the death of a terminally ill patient. The ethics of the policy have raised political and social debate.

Netherlands, Political aspects, Euthanasia, Right to die

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