Pay equity threatens non-profit homecare

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A cross-cultural coalition on pay equity has asked the government to provide interim measures that would enable nonprofit home-care firms to compete better with for-profit agencies. According to Michael Scheinert, head of Circle of Care, nonprofit home-care agencies could not compete well because of a 1994 pay-equity rule that prohibits them to lower salaries. Unless the government will act, Scheinert said, a significant number of nonprofit home-care agencies will shut down.

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Viagra mathematics: Study says it should be free

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A new article published in the British Medical Journal advocates the free distribution of Viagra, the male impotence medication, through public health systems. Researchers from Rotterdam, Netherlands-based Institute for Medical Technology Assessment claim that Viagra is a cost-effective treament that is essential to improving quality of life in many males.

United Kingdom, Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, Viagra (Medication), British Medical Journal (Periodical)

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Quebec drivers face no-alcohol law

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The city of Quebec intends to boost anti-drunk driving regulations, which will include an unprecedented 0.00 legal limit for professional drivers, including truckers, taxi drivers, bus drivers, and couriers. The regulation will subject professional drivers who have even a single drink and drive to licence suspensions, fines, and demerit points.

Canada, Legal issues & crime, Trucking, General Freight Trucking, Courier Services, Security Guards and Patrol Services, Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Urban Transit Systems, Local and suburban transit, Detective & armored car services, Local Bus Lines, Taxicabs, Taxi Service, Laws, regulations and rules, Transportation industry, Delivery services, Transportation, Express delivery services, Quebec, Quebec, Taxicab services

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