Half of Canadians believe private options would worsen healthcare system

Angus Reid found that four-in-five Atlantic Canadians describe healthcare there as poor or in crisis, the most in the country, while 58% in every province say the same. While half of Canadians believe the creation of private care options would have a negative impact on the country’s healthcare system, 32% believe private options would improve the ailing system, while 18% weren’t sure. Overall, male respondents were more likely to support privatization than women, at 38% and 26% respectively. The survey also found those with higher incomes were more likely than those with lower incomes to believe privatization could pose a solution.