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Healthcare is a human right

Federal government cannot let privatization erode access. Canadians are rightly worried about access to healthcare. Long waits, delayed and cancelled surgeries and difficulty finding primary healthcare are no longer isolated problems. They’re a daily reality.   As Canada’s population ages and demand outpaces growth in the...

Three lessons Canada can learn from Australia’s healthcare system

A recent international comparison of healthcare systems ranked Australia as the top performer -- Canada was ranked seventh. Emergency department closures. Long wait times for surgeries and specialist appointments. Millions of Canadians without a primary healthcare provider. Healthcare systems across Canada are struggling to provide timely...

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