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Ontario Doctor Battles $600K COVID-19 Billing Repayment in Court

  Dr. Elaine Ma, right, administers a dose to a patient during a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Jan. 2, 2022. A Kingston family physician, Dr. Elaine Ma , is challenging a provincial order requiring her to repay more than $600,000 to Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) over alleged improper billing tied to COVID-19 vaccinations. Dr. Ma, widely recognized for her role in organizing drive-through vaccination clinics during the height of the pandemic, administered shots to thousands of residents at sites such as St. Lawrence College and Richardson Stadium . Her efforts earned her praise as a “hero” and an Award of Excellence from the Ontario College of Family Physicians in 2021. However, provincial auditors later determined that her clinics did not meet OHIP’s billing requirements. Officials allege she billed 21 times the eligible payment amounts , leading to a repayment order of approximately $600,962.61 plus interest f...
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Carney's Bold Moves: Trade War Relief and Megaproject Acceleration

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a comprehensive plan to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing trade war with the United States. In a decisive move, Carney announced measures aimed at supporting workers and businesses, including temporarily waiving the one-week waiting period for employment insurance and allowing businesses to defer corporate income tax payments and GST/HST remittances.

Carney also pledged to expedite major infrastructure projects through a streamlined "one-window approval process," aiming to cut red tape and accelerate development. Notable projects include the Cedar LNG and LNG Canada facilities in British Columbia and the Port of Churchill in Manitoba. These initiatives are expected to bolster Canada's economy and create significant opportunities for growth.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of removing barriers to the free movement of goods, services, and workers across provinces and territories, projecting an economic boost of $250 billion. With these measures, Carney aims to strengthen Canada's resilience and pave the way for long-term economic stability.


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