lets-retire
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In Canada, we have universal health care. We need to go to the doctor - make an appointment and go. In an emergency, we're treated in the emergency room of the hospital. Emergency surgery or treatment for life-threatening condition - immediate attention. Elective surgery -- you are prioritized and yes, there will be a wait time ( no queue jumping in Canada). I don't think the quality of health care differs significantly between our countries. I understand that per capita health care costs are much less in Canada than in the U.S. Of course, we pay more in income tax for health care. But most Canadians proudly consider our universal health care coverage as one of the most important benefits our citizenship and something we would never give up.
Rob
Just wanted to say your welcome. The US health care system subsidizes the Canadian system, because the Canadian government will not pay the asking price for medications. The drug companies not wanting to lose money just increase the price of the same meds in the US. Sounds very similar to Medicare (private insurance has to subsidize that program also).