Ontario raised its minimum wage by 21 per cent—from $11.60 to $14 per hour.
health insurance
April 6, 2018
9:14AM
In Switzerland, the health-care system features managed competition among insurance companies and health-care providers.
December 22, 2016
3:37PM
The problems with the tax exemption for employer-paid health and dental benefits portend a larger problem with Canada’s tax system.
September 30, 2015
2:24PM
Health insurers enter and exit markets all the time—they aren't prevented from offering plans in other states.
August 20, 2014
6:00AM
“Don’t touch my free health care,” is a common refrain from defenders of the status quo whenever anyone broaches the topic of reforming Canada’s health-care system.
October 8, 2013
2:00AM
The season finale of the popular U.S. drama Breaking Bad brought with it renewed interest in a viral internet meme that implicitly suggested that the entire story might not have taken place had the main character, Walter White, lived in Canada. The meme suggests that within minutes of being diagnosed with cancer, Walts free treatments would begin the very next week.
May 17, 2013
2:00AM
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day long weekend marks the beginning of summertime holiday planning, if not a late May escape after a long winter. For those who travel outside of the country in the coming months, we have a modest proposal: find a pub, sit down with locals and ask about their nations health care system.
May 15, 2012
2:00AM
With the turning of the calendar to May, the effort to complete our income tax returns will slowly start to fade from memory.
April 18, 2012
2:00AM