Subject: Re: healthcare
Is it the left wing position that Canada’s system is superior [to ours]?

I certainly can’t speak for ttge “left wing position”, but in many ways, yes, its better.

Granted, the following is an AI response to your question, reframed by asking to compare health outcomes:

Health outcomes are generally better in Canada than in the U.S., despite the U.S. spending significantly more on healthcare. Canada has higher life expectancy, lower infant and maternal mortality rates, and better health-adjusted life expectancy. However, the U.S. performs well on some specific measures, such as certain 30-day mortality rates for acute conditions, while Canada performs better in overall population health and equity.

Unmentioned are wait times, but that is addressed by outcomes- regardless of perceived wait times, Canada does a better job at keeping its population healthy, at significantly lower cost.

I’m sure you can pick around the edges, but Canada’s medical system keeps its population healthier than does the U.S, without bankrupting its citizens who need intensive intervention.

The US health system is top notch for those who have Cadillac insurance plans….. and not so great for those who can’t afford Cadillac plans.