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What if we measured government success by health outcomes?

The key metrics of reducing deficits and GDP growth don’t matter if Canadians have worsening health and mental health outcomes, or if we don’t have proper supports when we hit hard times.

Opinion
BY KETAN SHANKARDASS, TRISH HENNESSY
April 29, 2019

Opinion | BY KETAN SHANKARDASS, TRISH HENNESSY | April 29, 2019

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