Long Wait Times
This term describes Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system.
What is universal healthcare?
Many Canadians struggle to afford this when it’s not properly covered by healthcare.
What is prescription medication?
This is the main issue with Canada's investment in new healthcare technology.
What is a lack of funding for research and development?
This is one major downside of Canada’s affordable healthcare system, according to The Fraser Institute.
What are long wait times?
This type of care, along with vision care, is often not included in Canada’s universal healthcare coverage.
What is dental care?
This Canadian health research agency has not seen an increase in funding since 2006.
What is CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)?
According to estimates, patients waiting for care lose an average of this amount in wages and productivity.
What is $3,364?
According to DH Lifestyle, over this percentage of Canadians say they are $200 or less away from being unable to pay their monthly bills.
What is 53%?
According to The Conversation, CIHR funding is not predicted to increase before this year.
What is 2025?
When medical conditions worsen while waiting for treatment, it can lead to this kind of escalating effect.
What is a snowball effect?
Many Canadians avoid seeking medical attention because they lack this or cannot afford to pay out of pocket.
What is health insurance coverage (or simply "coverage")?
This European country invests more than twice as much per capita as Canada in medical research and development.
What is Switzerland?
Along with health issues, long waits can cause this emotional response among patients.
What is stress or frustration?
According to a survey reported by iPolitics, this percentage of people said they skipped care due to a lack of coverage or affordability.
What is 36%?
A lack of funding in healthcare research can lead to this problem with medical technology.
What is outdated or obscure equipment?