The Backbench

Health Vs. Healthcare


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The Liberals promised to inject 6-billion more dollars into our healthcare system last week, but will more money mean more healthcare? Meanwhile, regional federal parties have dropped their platforms with distinct climate plans, posing a possible threat to major parties.


This week's contributors: Leena MinifieEmilie NicolasStuart Thomson


Links:

  • Jen Gerson's Maclean's piece on the Maverick Party
  • Fatima & Emma MacIntosh's National Observer 2019 piece on whether politicians should be blocking voters
  • Mark McKinnon's Globe and Mail piece on Ukraine rescuing Canada-bound Afghans


This episode is supported by CIBC Aventura, Aussie Hair and The Peak.

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