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Hey Canada, We Need to Do Better

Hey Canada, We Need to Do Better

The hidden costs of Canada's doctor shortage—and what it means for the rest of us.

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Jan 17, 2025
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I’m traveling six hours today to see my doctors—plural—in Toronto. One endocrinologist, one neurologist. Since I live in Canada, these services are covered by my tax dollars instead of coming with a massive bill that would bury me in debt for the misfortune of a bad genetic roll of the dice.

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