Learn how we can improve access to care for all ages in Canada.
Canada’s public health care is founded on the principle that everyone deserves timely high-quality care – no matter their income or where they live. Yet many Canadians still face barriers to care, from long wait times to sky-high prescription costs. Addressing these issues ensures that our health system remains truly universal and that no one is left behind.
Despite our universal model, expenses like prescription drugs, mental health services and dental care can still burden families.
Rural and remote communities often lack adequate local facilities, leading to travel costs and delayed treatment.
Too many Canadians do not have a primary care provider. With access to primary care, early symptoms of illness can be managed before they become dire.
Low-income Canadians, seniors and those living with disabilities face some of the greatest obstacles to getting timely and affordable care.
Create a federal Patient Safety Bill of Rights: the Bill would standardize nurse-patient ratios, regulatory limits on consecutive work hours for nurses and other initiatives to guarantee access to care across the country.
Establish a universal, comprehensive and single-payer pharmacare program with adequate funding. No one should be forced to choose between filling their prescriptions and feeding their family. Canada can do better.
Increase access to nurse practitioners and community care clinics. Nurse practitioners can help ease the primary care crisis and meet Canada’s evolving health care needs.
Your voice is our strongest hope for meaningful investment in public health care, putting an end to privatization of our health care system. Complete the following steps below to pressure all political parties.
Show your support for a strong public health system – write to the party leaders today and demand better health care for everyone.
Click below to record a video and share your thoughts on why strong public health care – and proper support for nurses – is essential.
From shareable social media graphics to step-by-step local action guides, our toolkit has everything you need to amplify the call for stronger public health care in your own community.
On election day, vote for a candidate who is committed to protecting and enhancing public health care in Canada. Visit Elections Canada to find your riding and make a plan to vote.
*According to a recent survey by Environics Research, commissioned by the CFNU.