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Coalition Avenir Québec’s health care reversal criticized by rivals on campaign Day 5

winnipegfreepress.com ·

Montreal - Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette pledges to make it simpler for doctors to operate in both public and private sectors if her party wins the Oct. 5 provincial election. This statement contrasts with her party's 2025 law mandating new doctors to serve in the province's public system for five years. Liberal Leader Charles Milliard accuses Fréchette of betraying her former colleagues, distancing herself from her party's past decisions.

Québec solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal argues the province should prioritize bringing doctors back to the public system.

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Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment

As the IDF incorporates more religious soldiers and more women, it will need to demonstrate common sense, sensitivity, and flexibility.

  • Givati Brigade soldiers refuse to board APC with female paramedic due to religious concerns.
  • Soldiers risk lives to stay true to halacha, but cannot compromise religious principles.
  • Mission canceled, 16 soldiers sentenced to military prison for refusing participation.

·jpost.com

Traffic disrupted in Jerusalem as protesters oppose Givati soldiers’ imprisonment

During the protest, some demonstrators began intermittently blocking traffic routes in the area, including roads leading into the city, disrupting traffic and daily life.

  • Protesters disrupted traffic in Jerusalem over Givati soldiers' imprisonment.
  • Givati Brigade soldiers refused deployment for mission with female medic.
  • Hesder Yeshiva Council defended soldiers, called for investigation.

·jpost.com

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