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Public healthcare is a national crisis. So why isn't it an election priority?

Public healthcare is a national crisis. So why isn't it an election priority?

Update: 2025-04-11

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The federal election campaign so far has been dominated by curveballs from the U.S. But meanwhile, the state of public healthcare in Canada remains dire. We look at what our listeners have to say about the creep of a two-tier healthcare system, and check in with health law expert Colleen Flood about how Canadians should demand healthcare reform no matter which party they choose.

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Public healthcare is a national crisis. So why isn't it an election priority?

Public healthcare is a national crisis. So why isn't it an election priority?