Long Wait Times
According to the Fraser Institute, this many Canadians waited for medically necessary treatment last year
What is 1.5 million?
Many Canadians skip this everyday health need because it’s not covered by public healthcare and can cost a lot out-of-pocket
What is dental care?
Canada has not increased funding for this major federal health research body since 2006
What is the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)?
This is the average amount each patient lost in wages and productivity while waiting for care
What is $3,364?
According to CAA, Canadians are struggling to afford this kind of necessary treatment, which can seriously impact their health
What are prescription medications?
This European organization recommends that only 10% of a country’s medical imaging equipment be over 10 years old
What is the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR)?
Longer wait times lead to this negative effect on patients’ overall condition
What is worsening health outcomes?
According to StatCan, this percentage of Canadians aged 12 and older avoided going to the dentist due to cost
What is 24%?
According to Newswire, this percentage of Canada’s medical equipment is more than 10 years old
What is 35%?
The term used to describe how one health issue leads to several more problems over time
What is the snowball effect?
This percentage of Canadians say they are only $200 away from being unable to pay their monthly bills
What is 53%?
This country leads the world in medical innovation by investing the most per capita in medical research and development
What is Switzerland?
This emotional state, caused by long waits and uncertainty, can worsen a patient's mental health
What is stress or anxiety?
According to Ipsos Reid via iPolitics, this percentage of Canadians avoided care due to a lack of coverage or affordability
What is 36%?
According to the Fraser Institute, this is the average wait time in weeks for an MRI in Canada as of 2024
What is 16.2 weeks?