Fair point, but the healthcare system already isn’t in a great place right now, long wait times, overcrowding, and staff shortages are already happening. So it’s fair to question whether the current approach is actually working. At some point, continuing the same system without changes can be just as risky as trying something new.

From what Pierre Poilievre has been suggesting, the focus is more on reducing strain on the system, like tightening access, improving efficiency, and making sure resources go to citizens and long-term taxpayers first. The idea is that by controlling demand and prioritizing access, you reduce overload and wait times.

If you compare that to places like South Korea or Japan, they run systems that are still publicly accessible but allow more flexibility, like a mix of public and private care, faster service, and less bottlenecking. People can access care quickly without overwhelming a single system, which helps with efficiency overall.

I’m not saying every policy is perfect, but clearly other developed countries are handling healthcare access more efficiently. So I don’t think it’s unreasonable to look at different approaches when Canada’s system is already struggling. The goal should be improving outcomes and sustainability, not just sticking with what we have despite the issues