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News Releases:
November 9, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
International experts speak at upcoming health summit in Vancouver
(Described by the Medical Post as a "pivotal moment in Canadian history")
 Vancouver,
BC,
Internationally-renowned experts in health care, public policy and constitutional law will map out a blueprint for health care reform at the Saving Medicare: Strategies and Solutions conference on November 11-12, 2005 in Vancouver, BC.
Hosted by the Canadian Independent Medical Clinics Association, the conference will explore the application of the landmark Supreme Court decision on private health care across Canada. The line-up of international and Canadian speakers include, among many others:
Tom Sackville - Former British Minister of Health and Chief Executive, International Federation of Health Plans Charles Auld - Former CEO BMI / General Healthcare Group, UK Johan Hjertqvist - President, Health Consumer Powerhouse, Brussels, Belgium Ian McPherson - Chief Executive of Southern Cross, New Zealand Senator Michael Kirby - Chairman of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Preston Manning - Former Leader of the Reform Party and Official Opposition leader Dr. Jacques Chaoulli - Quebec physician and appellant in the Supreme Court challenge Peter Hogg QC - Former Dean of Osgoode Hall. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Toronto
Who - International experts on health care reform, public policy and constitutional law
(Click here for speaker list)
What - Conference: Saving Medicare, Strategies and Solutions
When - November 11 -12, 2005
Where - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver BC
How - Click here for conference website
CIMCA is a non-profit organization that represents medical clinics, patients, health care workers and their advocates and supporters. Its mission is to promote improved access to high quality, timely health care for all Canadians.
For further information:
Victor Vrsnik, Media Relations Coordinator T: 604.764.2877
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