Unit 7 References

This article uses public opinion about healthcare in Canada as its case study, and leads to the conclusion that universal healthcare is a symbol that has special significance for the “English” Canadian nation.

This is an article by CBC News, that discusses the worsening need to increase funding to the Canadian healthcare system. It also touches upon the public vs. private debate, and the greater role for private healthcare delivery as Canadians continue to face shortcomings in the current system.

In this video Dr. Brian, a surgeon in Vancouver, discusses his opinion on Canadian healthcare and touches upon the potential need for a parallel private system to ease the stress on public hospitals, prevent growing wait lists, and save lives.