Archive - Sep 16, 2008
Canada's health care fares poorly when compared to Western Europe
September 16, 2008 - 11:47pm | by brianbeatonCanada's health care fares poorly when compared to Western Europe; study
September 16, 2008
WINNIPEG - A new study that compares Canada's health care with that of 29 European countries has found that even best-performing provinces do not provide the standard of care that is commonplace in Western Europe.
Government's lack of vision and planning resulting in poor standing for broadband readiness
September 16, 2008 - 11:42pm | by brianbeatonCanada's broadband networks not ready for future: report
By Peter Nowak, CBC News - September 15, 2008
Canada has slipped from its early broadband leadership position to barely ranking in the OECD's Top 10. (Associated Press)
Canada is woefully positioned for future internet usage and the quality of current broadband networks is barely enough to cope with current traffic because of a lack of investment by providers, according to a new study.