Why Jean Chretien must take a left turn

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Chretien's first term was marked by tight fiscal policies and a move to the right. After his recent narrow victory on Jun 2, 1997, he realizes that his Liberal government must resume spending on social service and other safety net programs or risk losing the traditional Liberal party constituency.

Economic aspects, Social services, Social service, Liberal Party (Canada), Chretien, Jean

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Medicare wars

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Canada's federal government hopes to cut nearly $5 billion from provincial health care budgets by FY 1998, but Health Minister Diane Marleau claims that service cutbacks need not be severe. The Canadian Medical Assn and others argue that the cuts are certain to reduce the level of care.

Medical economics

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The next debate - how to gut medicare

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Canadian health minister Paul Ramsey is against Finance Minister Paul Martin's budget, which he believes will cut medicare funding by 40%. He believes universal health coverage is sacrosanct in Canada, as do many other Canadians.

Ramsey, Paul

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