Mackenzie Moir

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Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute

Mackenzie Moir is a Policy Analyst at the Fraser Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York University and a Master of Science in Health Policy and Research from the University of Alberta. Mr Moir has previous clinical experience and has provided direct care in general medicine, palliative care, cardiology, oncology, and neurology settings. In addition to several academic publications, his commentaries have appeared in University Affairs, the Financial Post, and Globe and Mail. His research focuses on the performance of health-care systems, patient choice, and health-related quality of life.

Recent Research by Mackenzie Moir

Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2023

— Nov 16, 2023

Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2023 is a new study that compares 30 universal health-care systems in developed countries, finding that Canada has fewer doctors, hospital beds, MRIs, and longer wait times than comparable countries—despite ranking in the top third for spending.

The Free Enterprise Welfare State: A History of Denmark’s Unique Economic Model

— Oct 26, 2023

The Free Enterprise Welfare State: A History of Denmark’s Unique Economic Model finds that, despite common misperceptions, middle-class workers in Denmark pay relatively high taxes for Denmark’s large government.

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The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care, 2023

— May 9, 2023

The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care, 2023 is a new study that finds an estimated 1.2 million Canadian patients waited for medically necessary treatment last year, and each lost an estimated $2,925 (on average) due to lost wages and reduced productivity during working hours. Put differently, long waits for surgery and medical treatment cost Canadians almost $3.6 billion in lost wages and productivity last year.