Apparently apathy can be a matter of life or death. In February 2001, two Quebec paramedics - Sebastien Valade and Martin Gariépy - were tak- ing a break in their ambulance when approached by Montrealer Christopher Vaillancourt for assistance.

Vaillancourt and_ his

friend Janin Folchitto had been | to the hospital, which was "only at a Montreal discotheque when | two traffic lights away." After Folchitto collapsed because h ing the two on their way,

brought in to settle the case, and recommended that the two receive a thirteen month sus-

was having trouble he breathing. Driving rove to a nearby hospi- ence tal, they spotted the ambulance and stopped for help.

interrupt their break to help. | traffic lights. They then directed Vaillancourt | — An

hey picked up ice

ream and candy.

: Janin Folchitto CBC has reported that | was dead by the time his friend

the two paramedics refused to | was able to get him through the

arbitrator

pension. Valade and Gariépy were fired outright. The case was brought before the Quebec Superior Court which upheld the decision to fire the two men. In a last effort, the two sought to appeal but, once again, the court decided to. support the earlier court's decision.

was

paramedics to a conven- store where

Shaping the Future

There are benefits to a CMA designation

C1 Opportunity uf Advancement [_} Respect rect

id High Income

[A all of the above

After completion of a university degree, the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation can become your passport to opportunity and career development. It signals that you are a financial and strategic

manager capable of delivering business solutions.

The Society of Management Accountants of Prince Edward Island will hoid an information session on Thursday, March 4th at the University of Prince Edward Island. A representative from CMA PEI will deliver a presentation on CMA Programs and be available to answer all your questions. Learn more about:

Admission requirements

Advanced Management Accounting Program (AMAP)

CMA national Entrance Examination The CMA Program and the new CMA- MBA Program

Practical experience requirements

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Date: Where: Start:

Thursday, March 4th Kelley Building, Room 210 12:15 p.m.

Pizza and pop will be available. Please — confirm your attendance on the sign up list on Albert Ferris’s office door, 3 Floor, Kelley Building. For more information, call Leslie Murphy at 1-800-565-7198, extension 23 or visit our web site at. www.cmans.com

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