There is much wringing of hands these days about the state of the Canadian health care system, as well there should be.
Let me pick that apart. First, there is no Canadian health system, because when Canada was formed in 1867, the federal government got what was then important in politics — foreign affairs, defence, international trade etc. — while the provinces got the less important stuff: health, education, social support, etc.
The only thing that really unites them are the five principles enshrined in the Canada Health Act — if the province is to receive federal funding, the provincial system must be comprehensive, universal, accessible, portable and publicly administered. An important area of confusion is that health services only have to be publicly administered, not provided by public authorities. So insured services can and are provided by the private sector. In fact a large part of the publicly funded system is privately owned and operated, starting with your doctor.
Ummm....I'd feel safe in suggesting 99% of people don't understand how a Dr operates in Canada. Trevor gonna get his ass in shit if he tell on them. Lol
Why does Times Colonist only give one point of view? Fine to give lefty activists a forum but let’s hear from the other side.
Friggin neo cons everywhere now. Just look south of the border if you want to see the future they envision. The health care system is being intentionally and systematically destroyed from within by political hacks.
If they will take complex cases which they won’t do. They want the quick surgery that they can perform as a conveyor belt moving so they can rake in profits.
Exactly. Doctors should be employed by the province just as nurses are - let others handle all the paperwork. 350k for a gp with no biz concerns. 🇨🇦