Statistics Canada finds deficiencies in Canadians’ health, which governments must address now

The Canadian health-care system has been deteriorating over many years to the point of crisis. Holistic, proactive health policy actions are urgently required.

Then-Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured in 2022. Fourteen per cent, or 4.7 million Canadians, do not have regular access to a primary heath caregiver.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DON DRUMMOND, DUNCAN SINCLAIR, DAVID JONES

September 25, 2023

Two years ago, we argued Canada pays insufficient attention to the promotion of good health and the colle...

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