Belgium has free public transportation and their citizens are enjoying it tremendously!
A news bulletin from PublicValues.ca, August 24, 2009
New at www.PublicValues.ca:
NEW POLL SHOWS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CARE, by the Canadian Health Coalition.
CMA president's privatization agenda goes against Canadian current.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00457
TELL THE USA THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
Avaaz petition aims to cause a stir in US media before congressional vote.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00463
WHY IS ENVIRONMENT CANADA GAGGING ITS OWN SCIENTISTS? By Craig Saunders.
New communications policy restricts how government researchers may interact with reporters.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00462
DO OUR FEDERAL POLITICIANS STILL BELIEVE IN CANADA? by Deborah Coyne
Bold, visionary national leadership needed, not more off-loading of responsibilities.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00456
"BUY CANADIAN" BETTER OPTION THAN BINDING TRADE AGREEMENTS.
A joint statement on public procurement and the public good.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00460
MAINSTREAM MEDIA MISSES THE BOAT ON BC RIVER PRIVATIZATION, by Rafe Mair.
Power, tax revenues go south at a loss, local market prices triple.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00459
DISTURBING TREND TOWARD CRIMINALIZING PUBLIC DISSENT IN ONTARIO.
Police compile list, lay charges against rural retirees who oppose dump site.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00458
RIDE FOR FREE: THE CASE FOR FREE PUBLIC TRANSIT, by Dave Olsen, The Tyee.
Belgium's free public transit is a how-to success story.
http://www.publicvalues.ca/ViewArticle.cfm?Ref=00461
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