Half of Canadians say they have avoided visiting a hospital or doctor because they did not believe they would receive timely treatment, according to a recent poll.
The Leger poll found that 50 percent of respondents had avoided seeking medical attention for this reason, while 47 percent said they had not, and 3 percent were unsure.
Three groups were more likely to report avoiding care: women, at 59 percent; Canadians under 55, at 55 percent; and Quebec residents, at 56 percent.
The poll was jointly commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), SecondStreet.org and the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Leger surveyed 1,510 Canadians aged 18 and older online from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026….