More and more often, Canadians are being told that public health care financing is not sustainable and that the solution is a shift to privatization. Canada’s pre-eminent health economist, Robert G. Evans, presents the facts — and busts the myths. Evans, OC, Ph.D., FRSC is one of the world’s leading health economists. A distinguished scholar, he has conducted groundbreaking comparative studies of various health care systems and funding strategies. Also on-hand at the news conference will be Nik Nanos, president, CEO of Nanos Research, who presents the latest data on public opinion. Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010 Time: 10:00 am Location: Charles Lynch Press Theatre Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill