text: The problem posters such as yourself face is that the average Canadian over the age of 45 has direct experience with the health care system, either personally or through the experience of our dear parents.  We take our direct experience and compare it to statements such as yours and they simply do not line up - as demonstrated by openwater above.   
  
  It is true, however, that results vary from Province to Province.  Recent Ipsos polling shows Ontario as the most improved healthcare system over past five years for ease of access and patient experience, followed by the Prairies (Manitoba/Saskatchewan) not far behind, with Alberta and Quebec tied in the middle, Atlantic Canada much further back and British Columbia well back at the bottom.  Yet. BC is getting good marks from openwater.
  
  Canada can and should improve its healthcare system and I agree with the prescription recommended in this editorial for an expansion.