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Half of Canadians avoid medical care due to long wait times, new poll finds

Half of Canadians have avoided seeking medical attention because of long wait times, while an overwhelming majority believe the country’s healthcare system needs major changes, according to a new national poll.

The survey, released Thursday by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), SecondStreet.org and the Canadian Constitution Foundation, found 50% of Canadians have avoided visiting a doctor or hospital because of delays in accessing care.

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