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Candidates asked adrinking
age at CHSS event
Liberal government for placing
"roadblocks" to foreign -trained doc-
tors.
The FCP representative said citi-
zens should take the lead by being
more responsible for their own
health. She said the FCP supports a
health-care system that would
penalize citizens who make poor
lifestyle choices.
Klopp said the NDP will work
towards drawing more doctors into
• rural Ontario by ensuring funding
is available to hire them.
Mitchell noted the Liberal govern-
ment has increased the number of
spots for medical -school students by
100. She also notes the NDP cut 228
spots for docs during its 1990-95 term.
Morley said the PC party endors-
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also a supporter of energy -renewal
programs, including investment in
wind turbines, as well as legislation
designed to protect endangered
species.
CHSS students also questioned
how each candidate would draw
more doctors to the area.
Serda said the Green Party will
implement a strategy to allow for
more openings at medical schools to
train doctors. Her party also sup-
ports integrated health teams with
alternative practitioners on board.
Valenta said he supports a system
that will make it easier for foreign -
trained doctors to practise in the
province. He also criticized the
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He also supports an electronic said 18 is a reasonable age given
health -record system that will allow students now graduate from high
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