More than 100,000 Canadians sought non-emergency medical treatment in another country last year due to prolonged wait times, while the Liberal government expanded access to euthanasia
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Over 100,000 Canadians sought medical care outside of the country last year as Liberals continue to prioritize assisted suicide over actual health care, according to a new report.
On January 13, the Fraser Institute published results from a survey of physicians across Canada, which found that 105,529 Canadians sought healthcare outside the country, amid month-long wait times to receive care in Canada.
“Clearly, the number of Canadians who ultimately receive their medical care in other countries is not insignificant,” the Fraser Institute concluded. “That a considerable number of Canadians travelled abroad and paid to escape the well-known failings of the Canadian health-care system speaks volumes about how well the system is working for them.” ---More...
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