Morning Brew: September 30th, 2008

So are cabbies and cops going to get nabbed in this idling blitz? Because those are the only ones who I ever see who don't seem to have enough common sense to turn off their engines while they're sitting around doing nothing.

Not sure, Adam. I'd have no problem with police and emergency vehicles idling, but cabs are a different story, IMO.

It's ironic - Americans flying to Toronto for cheap healthcare while there are Torontonians flying to America for healthcare they won't die waiting for.

I'd like to know how much revenue the province brings in via that "street racing" law. Neither article mentions that figure.

Do cops like being the bill collectors for politicians? Or is the payoff when they get to drive over Civics with a front-loader for photo ops?

It is required for a police cruiser to be ready at a moment's notice. As a result, squad cars (and other emergency vehicles) are exempt from many traffic/parking laws while on duty.

@ Mark Dowling, lol

How many apocryphal stories of people dying in Canada waiting for health care can you tell us about Mark?

So I should either put my money into Bullion or Bouillon?

Waiting for medical care > Not receiving it at all because you can't afford it.

There is this one, from just last week.

That example isn't exactly applicable. The poor man in that article is an example of an ER not operating efficiently, not of someone dying specifically from waiting for care. He wasn't even registered to RECEIVE care. People going other places are jumping the wait lists for transplants and other specialized procedures. Jus sayin'.

Ryan L - I wish you could meet the guy who had to pay for treatment at the Mayo because the Toronto hospital who diagnosed him with an imminent aneurysm gave him an appointment for about 2-3 months out. At the Mayo he was done in a weekend - for 100K. He's lucky, he had the money - but you can't take money with you if you're dead while waiting for Ontario healthcare you paid taxes for.