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TTC expands fee deduction to 50,000 lower-income residents; advocacy group says it’s not enough

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The rise of the TTC?

Toronto is making TTC more affordable for 50,000 lower-income residents, but a local transit advocacy group says that’s simply not enough. On Thursday, the city announced that residents who are between 20 and 64 years old and live in “deep poverty” qualify for the TTC’s Fair Pass transit discount program. This latest expansion also includes … Read more

Alberta’s government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is segregated

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Alberta's government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is segregated

Alberta’s government says a Calgary Medical Clinic charging its patients ‘ fees for faster access to a doctor is a distinction and will take action against any clinic that follows suit. Alberta Health spokesman Scott Johnston said there are 13 clinics in the province that charge membership fees for medical services, but they … Read more