New Study Highlights Shortcomings in Canadian Healthcare

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A Fraser Institute study estimates that about 105,529 Canadians travelled abroad in 2025 to pay for non-emergency medical care. The reasons include long wait times, lack of available resources or procedures at home, and a desire for quicker or more advanced care than they can access in Canada. To talk about the findings Evan is joined by Nadeem Esmail, Director of Health Policy at the Fraser Institute.
20 Jan 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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