Week 2 (Feb 17-21) Flashcards
memorization
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- Who are some of the key figures advocating against sick notes in Canada? (sick note article)
a) Dr. Kay Dingwell and Dr. Gregory Sawisky
b) Dr. Gregory Sawisky and Mike Salveta
c) The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) and Mike Salveta
d) Dr. Kay Dingwell and the Canadian Medical Association
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Answer: a) Dr. Kay Dingwell and Dr. Gregory Sawisky
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- What is the main conflict discussed in the article? (sick note article)
a) The difficulty of finding doctors in Canada
b) The debate between employers and healthcare providers over sick note requirements
c) The implementation of universal healthcare in Canada
d) The cost of healthcare for Canadian employees
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Answer: b) The debate between employers and healthcare providers over sick note requirements
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- Why do some health-care providers oppose the requirement for sick notes?
a) They think sick notes are too expensive
b) They believe sick notes prolong recovery times and worsen workplace productivity
c) They want to discourage employees from taking sick leave
d) They are not concerned about sick notes
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Answer: b) They believe sick notes prolong recovery times and worsen workplace productivity
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- What is one suggestion from healthcare providers to avoid sick note requirements?
a) Train employees to work during short-term absences
b) Increase work hours to avoid absenteeism
c) Require employees to submit an expense claim for each absence
d) Only require sick notes for long-term illnesses
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Answer: a) Train employees to work during short-term absences
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- What specific regulation regarding sick notes has been implemented in Nova Scotia? (sick note article)
a) Employers can require sick notes only after five days of absence
b) Employers cannot request sick notes under any circumstances
c) Sick notes must be requested for every illness
d) Employers can request sick notes only for absences exceeding three consecutive days
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Answer: a) Employers can require sick notes only after five days of absence
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- What are the reasons employers typically request sick notes from employees? (sick note article)
a) To prevent absenteeism and verify illness
b) To encourage employees to work harder
c) To gather medical data about workers
d) To provide financial assistance to employees
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Answer: a) To prevent absenteeism and verify illness
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- Why do some doctors, such as Dr. Gregory Sawisky, discourage sick note requirements? (sick note article)
a) They believe sick notes are unnecessary and create extra costs for workers
b) They think sick notes can prevent illness spread
c) They want to reduce absenteeism in the workplace
d) They believe sick notes help prevent workplace injuries
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Answer: a) They believe sick notes are unnecessary and create extra costs for workers
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- What has been one impact of requiring sick notes, according to healthcare providers? (sick note article)
a) They help verify employee illness
b) They increase the spread of illness in the workplace
c) They reduce workplace productivity
d) They decrease the number of non-urgent ER visits
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Answer: b) They increase the spread of illness in the workplace
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- What are some of the consequences of sick notes for workers, as mentioned in the article? (sick note article)
a) They increase the number of sick days workers take
b) They create unnecessary costs and overwhelm ERs
c) They encourage workers to work harder
d) They provide workers with paid sick leave
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Answer: b) They create unnecessary costs and overwhelm ERs
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- What is a key reason employers still request sick notes despite the negative impacts on workers? (sick note article)
a) They want to ensure workers are truly ill
b) They are required by law to request sick notes
c) They want to encourage workers to take longer sick leaves
d) They do not trust their employees’ illness claims
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Answer: d) They do not trust their employees’ illness claims
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- In which Canadian province has legislation been introduced to limit sick note requests? (sick note article)
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Answer: Nova Scotia
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- What do healthcare providers believe could be an alternative to requiring sick notes for short-term absences? (sick note article)
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Answer: Training employees to maintain operations during short-term absence
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- What has been one of the effects of sick note requirements on ER wait times? (sick note article)
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Answer: Sick note requirements have contributed to longer ER wait times due to non-urgent cases.
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- Which health-care provider is associated with suggesting invoicing employers directly or advising employees to file expense claims? (sick note article)
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Answer: Dr. Gregory Sawisky
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- What is the main goal of sick note requirements from an employer’s perspective? (sick note article)
a) To verify illness and reduce absenteeism
b) To increase workplace efficiency
c) To decrease ER wait times
d) To encourage workers to return to work sooner
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Answer: a) To verify illness and reduce absenteeism
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- Who are the main groups affected by the lack of transparency in food labeling in Canada? (sick note article)
a) Government officials and food producers
b) Food producers and Canadian consumers
c) Only Canadian consumers
d) Only Canadian food producers
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Answer: b) Food producers and Canadian consumers
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- What is a key issue discussed in the article regarding food labeling in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) Companies must list all imported ingredients
b) Food labeling laws do not require companies to disclose the origin of imported ingredients
c) All food products must come from Canada
d) Companies have to label whether a product is vegan
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Answer: b) Food producers and Canadian consumers
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- How does the lack of origin labeling affect consumers in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) It makes it easier for consumers to know the product’s origin
b) Consumers may believe products are entirely made or grown in Canada when they are not
c) It helps consumers avoid products with foreign ingredients
d) Consumers are required to research where ingredients come from
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Answer: b) Consumers may believe products are entirely made or grown in Canada when they are not
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- Who is Bonnie Phillips and what issue does she face with food labeling? (Cost of living article)
a) A farmer who cannot sell her products in Canada
b) A consumer in Calgary who struggles with ambiguous food labels
c) A food producer who imports goods from the U.S.
d) A food economist concerned about Canadian imports
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Answer: b) A consumer in Calgary who struggles with ambiguous food labels
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- Which countries are mentioned in the article as examples related to food labeling? (Cost of living article)
a) Canada and the U.S.
b) Canada and Mexico
c) Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Peru
d) Canada, the U.S., and China
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Answer: c) Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Peru
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- What current sentiment complicates consumer decisions about food origin? (Cost of living article)
a) An increase in support for American products
b) An animosity towards American-made goods
c) Confusion over product quality
d) A preference for locally made items
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Answer: b) An animosity towards American-made goods
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- When do the food origin issues discussed in the living crisis article occur? (Cost of living article)
a) In the past
b) In the future
c) They are ongoing issues, with no specific dates mentioned
d) Only during the summer months
Answer: c) They are ongoing issues, with no specific dates mentioned
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Answer: c) They are ongoing issues, with no specific dates mentioned
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- Why is it difficult to label the origin of food products consistently in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) Products are always fully domestic
b) Canada’s food system is complex, with seasonal ingredients
c) The government prohibits labeling of origins
d) Companies refuse to share the origin of their products
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Answer: b) Canada’s food system is complex, with seasonal ingredients
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- How does seasonal availability affect the origin of food products in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) It keeps products the same all year round
b) Some products are Canadian during certain times of the year, but the origin changes seasonally
c) Only winter products are labeled with origin
d) Imported products are only available during the winter
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Answer: b) Some products are Canadian during certain times of the year, but the origin changes seasonally
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10. What potential issue would companies face if they were required to list the origin of each ingredient? (Cost of living article)
a) They would need to get approval from the government
b) It would lead to extra costs and logistics
c) They would have to increase their prices
d) They would have to find more domestic suppliers
Answer: b) It would lead to extra costs and logistics
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11. What does Bonnie Phillips prefer when shopping for food products? (Cost of living article)
a) Imported goods from the U.S.
b) American-made products
c) Canadian-made or local products
d) Global brands with no specific origin
Answer: c) Canadian-made or local products
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12. What is one challenge for consumers when shopping for food in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) Products are always labeled with their country of origin
b) Food labels often don’t specify where ingredients come from
c) Most Canadian products are difficult to find
d) It’s hard to get locally sourced items
Answer: b) Food labels often don’t specify where ingredients come from
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13. What would happen if companies were required to list the origin of each ingredient? (Cost of living article)
a) They would have to get more government funding
b) It would add extra costs and logistics for companies
c) Products would become cheaper
d) Companies would switch to fully domestic ingredients
Answer: b) It would add extra costs and logistics for companies
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14. Why might food labeling laws be considered inadequate in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) They require too much information
b) They don’t always require the disclosure of imported ingredients’ origin
c) They focus only on domestic products
d) They are too complex for consumers to understand
Answer: b) They don’t always require the disclosure of imported ingredients’ origin
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15. What does Bonnie Phillips think about the lack of information regarding the origin of frozen corn? (Cost of living article)
a) She doesn’t mind the lack of information
b) She is willing to buy it despite the uncertainty
c) She is hesitant to buy it, unsure of its origin
d) She would never buy frozen corn
Answer: c) She is hesitant to buy it, unsure of its origin
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16. What is the public sentiment towards American-made goods in the article? (Cost of living article)
a) There is strong support for American-made goods
b) There is growing animosity towards American-made goods
c) There is indifference to the origin of goods
d) Consumers prefer American-made products over Canadian ones
Answer: b) There is growing animosity towards American-made goods
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17. How does the food labeling issue impact consumers who care about buying Canadian? (Cost of living article)
a) It makes it easy to find Canadian products
b) It makes it difficult to make informed decisions
c) It encourages buying only local products
d) It eliminates confusion about the origin of products
Answer: b) It makes it difficult to make informed decisions
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18. Why is it challenging for companies to implement country-of-origin labeling? (Cost of living article)
a) The country of origin is always the same
b) The food system is complex and ingredient origin changes seasonally
c) The government requires them to avoid listing origins
d) Consumers don’t care about the origin of ingredients
Answer: b) The food system is complex and ingredient origin changes seasonally
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19. What is the impact of not requiring detailed food labeling on Canadian consumers? (Cost of living article)
a) It makes shopping easier
b) It helps consumers buy products with confidence
c) It creates confusion about the true origin of food
d) It encourages consumers to purchase only Canadian-made products
Answer: c) It creates confusion about the true origin of food
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20. What example is used to explain how the origin of ingredients can change in Canada? (Cost of living article)
a) Salsa made from only imported tomatoes
b) Salsa made from Ontario tomatoes in summer, but imported tomatoes in winter
c) Only imported salsa is sold in Canada
d) Salsa is always fully Canadian regardless of the season
Answer: b) Salsa made from Ontario tomatoes in summer, but imported tomatoes in winter
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1. Who is Robin Seguin? (convoy article)
Answer: Robin Seguin is the owner of Victoria Barbershop.
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2. What was one of the main issues discussed in the article regarding the Freedom Convoy? (convoy article)
a) The convoy’s impact on local businesses
b) The convoy’s use of the Canadian flag, which tarnished its meaning
c) The convoy’s effect on Ottawa’s economy
d) The convoy’s support for the Canadian government
Answer: b) The convoy’s use of the Canadian flag, which tarnished its meaning
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3. Why did many Ottawans feel disconnected from the Canadian flag after the Freedom Convoy protests? (convoy article)
Answer: Many Ottawans felt the flag was tarnished due to its use in protests, defacing, and burning, which created negative associations with it.
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4. Which event is being marked by the encouragement to fly the Canadian flag in the article? (convoy article)
a) Canada Day
b) The 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag on Flag Day
c) The 150th anniversary of Canada
d) The start of the Freedom Convoy
Answer: b) The 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag on Flag Day
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5. Who are encouraging Canadians to fly the flag on Flag Day? (convoy article)
Answer: Former prime ministers are encouraging Canadians to fly the flag on Flag Day.
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7. What time period does the article cover? (convoy article)
a) 2018 to 2022
b) 2020 to 2024
c) January 2022 to February 15, 2025
d) 2010 to 2025
Answer: c) January 2022 to February 15, 2025
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10. Why is Flag Day on February 15 significant in the context of the article? (convoy article)
Answer: Flag Day marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag, and efforts are being made to reclaim its meaning on this day.
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9. What has been a consequence of the Freedom Convoy’s use of the Canadian flag, as discussed in the article? (convoy article)
a) Increased pride in the flag
b) A sense of disconnection from the flag among many Canadians
c) Improved relations between Canada and other nations
d) A surge in the sale of Canadian flags
Answer: b) A sense of disconnection from the flag among many Canadians
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8. What is the main reason former prime ministers want to reclaim the Canadian flag’s meaning? (convoy article)
Answer: They want to restore national pride and counter concerns over Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
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6. Where did the Freedom Convoy protests mainly take place? (convoy article)
a) Montreal and Vancouver
b) Calgary and Edmonton
c) Downtown Ottawa and Kanata
d) Toronto and Winnipeg
Answer: c) Downtown Ottawa and Kanata
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Why is Flag Day on February 15 significant in the context of the article?
Answer: Flag Day marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag, and efforts are being made to reclaim its meaning on this day.
