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December 2, 2021 9:07AM

Provinces face precarious fiscal positions—even post-pandemic

Jake Fuss
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Provinces face precarious fiscal positions—even post-pandemic

Canadians aged 65 or older will comprise nearly 24 per cent of the population by 2040.

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aging population, provincial government spending, provincial budget, health-care costs
November 30, 2021 1:10AM

The Implications of an Aging Population for Government Finances in the Prairies
Jake Fuss, Nathaniel Li
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The Implications of an Aging Population for Government Finances in the Prairies
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health care expenditures, health-care costs, aging population, senior citizens, manitoba budget
November 17, 2021 10:08AM

Canada’s health-care system—the status quo is unsustainable

Bacchus Barua, Jake Fuss
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Canada’s health-care system—the status quo is unsustainable

Our aging population will put significant pressure on health-care expenditures.

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health-care, health care spending, healthcare costs, healthcare expenditures, health-care costs
November 10, 2021 11:06AM

COVID or not—Canada’s health-care system faces major challenges
Mackenzie Moir, Bacchus Barua
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COVID or not—Canada’s health-care system faces major challenges

Canada had 2.8 physicians per 1,000 population, ranking 26th out of 28 countries.

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waiting for medical care, healthcare costs, health-care costs, canadian health care system
October 19, 2021 1:00AM

Less Ottawa, More Province, 2021: How Decentralized Federalism is Key to Health Care Reform
Steve Lafleur, Nathaniel Li, Ben Eisen, Jason Clemens
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Less Ottawa, More Province, 2021
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canadian health care, welfare reform, program spending, canada health act, health-care costs
June 17, 2021 8:08AM

Governments across Canada face mounting fiscal challenges due to aging population

Ben Eisen
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Governments across Canada’s face mounting fiscal challenges due to aging population

The share of Canadians age 65 or over is forecasted to rise from 17.4 per cent to 22.5 per cent.

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aging population, canadian seniors, low income seniors, old age security, guaranteed income supplement, health-care costs, health care expenditures, healthcare expenditures
June 10, 2021 1:00AM

Understanding Universal Health Care Reform Options: Activity-Based Funding
Nadeem Esmail
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Understanding Universal Health Care Reform Options: Activity-Based Funding
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hospital care, hospital funding, universal health care, universal health insurance, health-care costs, canadian health care
May 19, 2021 8:07AM

Hospital reform would improve care for Canadian patients

Nadeem Esmail
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Hospital reform would improve care for Canadian patients

Our current system disconnects funding from the volume and quality of services.

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canadian hospitals, health care spending, hospital care, health-care costs, health care expenditures
December 11, 2020 11:09AM

Ottawa should empower provinces to generate health-care funding
Ben Eisen
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Ottawa should empower provinces to generate health-care funding

Premier Ford wants the federal government to cover 35 per cent of health-care costs, up from 22 per cent.

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health care funding, healthcare costs, health-care costs
November 12, 2020 9:32AM

Canadian health care performs poorly compared to other countries worldwide
Bacchus Barua, Mackenzie Moir
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Canadian health care performs poorly compared to other countries worldwide

Canada ranked second-last for acute care beds with 2.1 beds per thousand people.

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canadian health care, health care, waiting for treatment, health-care costs