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In an effort to bolster its credibility, Éduc’alcool has overhauled its board by removing several members with deep industry ties. The organizational shake-up is intended to establish greater independence from the alcohol sector, though some critics might quip that it’s yet another case of shuffling deck chairs in search of impartiality.
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