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As 2015 comes to a close, PAC would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the PAC eNews a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016.
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Toronto Star
From July 30, 2015: Carleton University professor Susan Braedley has spent years documenting the expanding role of firefighters across Canada in responding to medical emergencies. As Queen's Park contemplates a proposal from the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association to increase their medical responsibilities, Braedley offers advice on how to diffuse the turf war between firefighters and paramedics.
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ChrisD.ca
From April 16, 2015: Across southwestern Manitoba, rural medicine is changing. Most communities are desperately short of family physicians and many people have to travel out of town to see a doctor. Some communities are seeing temporary or permanent closures of their emergency rooms because there aren't enough staff to operate them. Rural medicine in changing and for many Manitobans, one thing is clear, we will be travelling further for health services.
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Winnipeg Free Press
From Sept. 24, 2015: There's a new irritation inflaming relations between Winnipeg paramedics and firefighters, this time over a conference attended by Winnipeg's fire-paramedic chief. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union Local 911, which represents city paramedics, has filed a respectful workplace complaint against Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane.
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Prime Minister of Canada
From Nov. 26, 2015: Dear Mr. Goodale,
I am honoured that you have agreed to serve Canadians as Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
We have promised Canadians a government that will bring real change — in both what we do and how we do it. Canadians sent a clear message in this election, and our platform offered a new, ambitious plan for a strong and growing middle class. Canadians expect us to fulfill our commitments, and it is my expectation that you will do your part in delivering on those promises to Canadians.
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The Vancouver Sun
From June 11, 2015: Recently, we ran a story on B.C. Ambulance response times. The story was based on a database of more than 2.4 million ambulance calls we obtained from the Provincial Health Services Authority through a Freedom of Information request.
As we have with many of our past stories, we're now posting that raw data so others can make use of it.
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Government of Canada
From Aug. 23, 2015: The public safety and security landscape continues to evolve at a rate that requires us to constantly
adapt and re-align priorities to ensure that we have the best tools and knowledge to respond to existing
and emerging challenges. The collaboration efforts featured in our CSSP Connect newsletter are great
examples of how we continue to adapt to change by supporting projects from a broad range of public
safety and security domains. Your efforts demonstrate the value in bringing together the best minds from
government, industry and academia, and play a significant role in keeping the lives and livelihoods of
Canadians safe.
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Global News
From Jan. 29, 2015: They are trained to respond to the most tragic calls, amid sometimes challenging and frustrating work conditions. But recently, a call came in to save the life of one of their own: veteran paramedic Greg Turner. Turner passed away while on the job. Those who knew him personally, say he was dedicated to his profession.
"We've lost a brother," reads a post on the Paramedics Representing Paramedics group. The Facebook page has become an outlet for workers to speak out about issues on the job.
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Government of Canada
From July 2, 2015: Associate Defence Minister Julian Fantino announced five innovative new projects that will support local first responders — notably firefighters and paramedics — across Canada.
The initiatives were announced as part of a $12 million investment in new projects approved under the latest round of projects funded through the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP).
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CTV News
From Aug. 20, 2015: Chris Hood from the Paramedic Association of Canada explains why he wants ambulance rides covered under the Canada Health Act.
PAC
From Oct. 15, 2015: There are many misconceptions Paramedics have about their liability, their risk and whether they need professional liability insurance to protect themselves and their families.
• "My employer covers me, so I don't have to worry."
• "I am working under my medical director/advisor's license, and he/she is responsible for my practice."
• "My union or professional association will cover me."
• "Everyone knows I don't have the funds, so I'm not likely to be sued."
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