3 in 4 Quebecers believe low-income families will suffer if healthcare privatization increases

A new study by the Angus Reid Institute has examined Canadians’ perceptions of private vs. public healthcare in Canada. The study found that 3 in 4 Quebecers (77%) believe that low-income individuals and families will suffer more if healthcare privatization increases.

On average, 71% of Canadians agree with the sentiment, including 82% of Liberal, 92% of NDP and 49% of Conservative supporters.

“As the federal government holds one-on-one meetings with the country’s premiers to hash out the details of a $46-billion injection of funds into Canada’s health system, the debate over privatization continues with some jurisdictions increasingly exploring private care options as the new money becomes within reach.

“Three-quarters of those living in households earning less than $100,000 annually believe lower income Canadians will suffer more if privatization increases. Two-thirds in the highest-income households agree.”

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