A project in north-west

The giant Ontario nuclear power, Bruce Power, proposing to build a power plant in north-western Saskatchewan.

The Wall government supports the feasibility study of the company, because the proposed construction of a nuclear power plant is presented as a source of clean energy. The majority of electricity produced in Saskatchewan now comes from coal-fired.

The feasibility study conducted by Bruce Power, said that Saskatchewan could launch a first nuclear reactor in five years. The Ontario company believes that the north-west of the province, ie Lloydminster, Prince Albert and the Battlefords, would be a strategic region.

By 2020, the proposed Central could fill the anticipated demand thousand megawatts and meet the needs of oil sands and potash, two major consumers of energy.

Bruce Power also wants to export energy to Alberta, which would require the construction of a second Central and transmission lines.

Bruce Power must undertake discussions with Aboriginal leaders and consultations among the population. The project must also be submitted to the environmental assessment process, a step that could take at least three years.

Old problem

"The reduction of waiting lists in emergencies is a thorny problem if the three leaders now refuse to make firm commitments on this issue ..."

Ah, well, suddenly, there is less boastful, we pète least the straps, it showed humility!

Bad change, right?

It must be said that in 2003, Jean Charest has promised that the waiting time in emergency rooms not exceed more than 12 hours ... and has planted royally!

"Yes, but more and more people are in emergency because of the aging population," Charest said to justify its failure to fulfill its promise ...

What? We did not anticipate the aging of the population in 2003? Five years ago?

Me inanely you?

Coudon, there is no demographer in the government?

No one had foreseen the impact of aging on health care?

The Liberals and the NDP want Ontario outlaws cigarillos

The little cigars flavored candy packaged so as to attract children should be banned because they are the new trick of the industry to encourage young people to become addicted to tobacco, said the Liberals and NDP Ontario thursday.

Liberal MP Dave Levac and the NDP member France Gélinas joined forces to try to change the law to force manufacturers to abandon flavored cigarillos and sell them pack of 20 rather than unity, as it is currently the case.

Ms. Gélinas stressed that cigarillos are currently offered in 21 different flavors, including chocolate, cherry and vanilla, and even sweet-scented.

Already, lawyers for non-smokers have given their support for the proposal to ban flavored cigarillos. The Canadian Cancer Society and Lung Association of Ontario have also expressed their approval Thursday, indicating that cigarillos are "specially made to attract young people."

Cigarillos are now spared the anti-tobacco Canadian because they are wrapped in tobacco leaf rather than paper. They are therefore not considered cigarettes in the eyes of the law.

About 80 million of these small cigars were sold in 2006, up 50 000 compared to 2001.

Charles Pieri suffered a brain haemorrhage

The former Corsican nationalist leader Charles Pieri was extracted from his prison in Toulon, and admitted to hospital prison in Marseille following a cerebral hemorrhage, said to AFP Wednesday his lawyer, Eric Barbolosi. "We do not go very far from the disaster; Charles Pieri complained for several days of headaches and we have warned the prison director and the magistrate who decided last Thursday of his hospitalization" said his lawyer contacted by telephone in Paris. According Barbolosi Me, the nationalist leader could have been the victim of a cerebral vascular accident (stroke). "I will request a medical examination to see if his condition is compatible with the prison and, if not, I will request a suspension of sentence for medical reasons," he said. Charles Pieri, 58, was sentenced to eight years in prison for various abuses of corporate assets used to fund his lifestyle and his underground movement. "It still has a dozen months to be served," said his lawyer.

Cosmetics better monitored

Which cosmetics would be really at risk during pregnancy?

In order to identify potentially dangerous for pregnant women and young children, Roselyne Bachelot, the Health Minister announced on 25 November, a series of new provisions.

A study to measure the potentially negative impact of some cosmetics during pregnancy, will be conducted by the AFSSAPS, the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products. Thereafter, a logo indicating that these products are not recommended for pregnant women and young children, could emerge.

It is also planned to insert the book maternity information on the potential risk of using these products.

Meanwhile, manufacturers of cosmetics were slow to react by, wanting to be reassuring. The Federation of Enterprises of beauty (FEBEA) said that no malformation could not be attributed to a cosmetic product. Moreover, the federation regretted not having been consulted on the measures announced, but claims to be "ready to lend its full cooperation with health authorities."

A premium of 5 to 7 euros per patient for doctors virtuous

The insurance will propose next year to GPs to receive a premium of 5 to 7 euros per patient, they are the doctor, if they reach targets to tackle the requirements and improve prevention. The annual premium for doctors who sign this contract improvement practices individual could reach an average of 5,000 euros (this calculation is based on the average number of patients registered with each doctor). The insurance would target about 5,000 to sign such contracts in 2009. These announcements were made yesterday in negotiations between health insurance and doctors, which must be completed before the end of the year. The director of the National Health Insurance, Frédéric Van Roekeghem, also said trade unions of doctors objectives "control medical expenditures for 2009. The insurance wishes to 220 million euros in savings on medicines, including 62 million on statins against cholesterol and 33 million of the antibiotics. It would also save 60 million on costs related to long-term illness and nearly 70 million of the daily allowances.

Switzerland / Health: uneven growth and psychic

The National Report on Health 2008 "Health in Switzerland" published Thursday by the Swiss Center of Health cites the unequal distribution of health and increases es troubels as psychological challenges .

According to the report, the unequal distribution of health in the population is mainly due to different levels of training and economic situation more or less favorable.

The increase in mental disorders and chronic diseases among others explained by population aging, the living conditions and individual behavior.

The report also indicates that the individual was the primary cause of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. But research shows more clearly that the health of an individual is also determined by external factors. The social situation and living conditions are described as social determinants.

The report shows that migrants, the elderly living in precarious financial conditions or single parents and they are particularly concerned by health problems.

In Switzerland, people with low educational level often suffer more than others to obesity, cardiovascular disease or lung cancer.