Commentary
Health-care reform is often considered the “third rail” of Canadian politics—a reference to an electrified line on train tracks best left untouched. However, a new survey suggests that the Canadian public is ready for reform, and it’s time for politicians to get on board.
Provincial health-care systems are in crisis. We have a persistent shortage of physicians, nurses who are fed up with working conditions, and ERs that face routine closure. The Fraser Institute reports median wait times for elective surgery hit an all-time high (30 weeks) last year, and freedom of information by SecondStreet.org revealed at least 15,000 patients died on waitlists in 2024….