Canadians divided on how far to go with health-care privatization: Poll

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About one\u002Dthird of Canadians are \u0027pri\u002Dcurious\u0027 \u002D open to more privatization in health care but unsure how far they want to take it.

released Monday that found 39% of Canadians favour straight up public health care, 28% want a public-private hybrid system, and 33% are described as “curious but hesitant,” sympathetic to both sides of the debate.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

The government has promised patients will pay with their OHIP cards, not credit cards, but critics warn that for-profit clinics will try to upsell patients and block access through administrative-style fees that the poor cannot afford. “Though Ontario is the latest province to publicly fund surgeries at private clinics to help eliminate the lengthy wait lists caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta and Saskatchewan had previously done the same,” the Angus Reid statement says. “Half of Canadians say this decision by these three provinces does constitute privatization. However, one-third disagree.”Article content

Men are more likely than women to favour private health care, including 35% in the 35-54 age bracket, the poll found.

 

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It is NOT being privatized. The media and Jagmeet are spreading misinformation.

Did that poll even offer 'all the way' as an option? Or are Canadians really that addicted to government?

The currrent system is irretrievably broken. The only way to move ahead is with a public-private system as other countries use successfully.

Yeah, here’s how it’s divided: Canadians who want privatization: “The Canadian Health system sucks, stop taxing us and let us choose and pay for our own healthcare” Canadians against privatization: “Nooo, you can’t have private healthcare! Then who will pay for MY healthcare?”

One thing is for sure, we need to trim all the bureaucracy.

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