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The government celebrated a “milestone” for Saskatchewan’s electronic health records (EHR) Tuesday, but the years-in-the-making system isn’t finished yet.

“The work doesn’t end after today,” said Health Minister Dustin Duncan.

“It’s an important day for us to take some time to recognize and celebrate all the hard work that’s been underway over a number of years.”

Read more: CA: Saskatchewan: Electronic health records see progress

But shipment of some equipment delayed by winter road restrictions

Early-stage work on the $82-million Mackenzie Valley fibre optic cable began in different parts of N.W.T. this week, though Mother Nature has delayed the shipment of some equipment.

Ledcor, the Vancouver-based construction company chosen last year by the territorial government to build the 1,154-km fibre line, has four crews working this winter: one south of Inuvik and three in the Sahtu region. Each crew is made up of between six to 10 people and is currently removing brush and preparing work sites.

Read more: CA: Northwest Territories: Work on Mackenzie Valley fibre optic cable begins

Province signs new contract extending service through March 2019

The 24-hour telephone service that connects Islanders with free health-care information will continue.

Health Minister Doug Currie announced Tuesday that the 811 Telehealth service, which started in September 2013, would continue to be offered in the province after the signing of a new contract with McKesson Canada.

Read more: CA: 811 Telehealth service to continue on Prince Edward Island

With so much focus on the Internet and social media, politicians are turning to sites such as Facebook and Twitter to brand their platform and connect with the public. But are their efforts paying off?

University of Lethbridge political science professor Harold Jansen wanted to uncover what the impact the Internet has on democratic citizenship. He collaborated with four professors from the Universities of Montreal, Laval, Manitoba and Guelph. They conducted a telephone survey of 2,021 individuals across Canada between February and April, through the Institute for Social Research at York University.

Read more: CA: Social media hasn’t fully embraced politics

Governments must adapt to new the ways that citizens want to communicate or receive services

Every business knows its most important asset is the customer. Businesses are constantly polling them, listening to them and acting on their demands.

Modern government, successful government, is no different.

Read more: CA: Embracing open data in New Brunswick

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