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Shall we continue?

No.

I don't think you should continue with this.

"And TheCycle has replied once more! "

You are not currently contributing on this discussion about health care in North America.

Take a deep breath.

"The reason you pay more for health care in the USA is because there is no government price fixing which inevitably results in poorer service by less qualified individuals using older equipment and technology."

I'm not sure we do pay less. We pay in our taxes.

Do you have an example or two of what the Canadian government does more efficiently than the private sector (doesn't matter what type of industry it is, be it medical, school, etcetera)?

No.

" I received my refund cheque within 14 days of filing my tax return."
Which tells us what?

"The basic problem is that once health care becomes a political matter, your voice in it is effectively subordinated to what bureaucrats determine is in your best interests."

Exactly.

" Only if the system is underfunded."
Throw more money at it.

"If you need a hip replacement procedure done, you can wait years for that or any other medical care deemed elected by bureaucrats."
Absolutely true.

" My taxes have been holding steady ever since I started paying them."
Where do you live?

Rich people have this idea that they should be able to get what they want, when they want it, rather than getting in line like everyone else.

Ouch.
You are doing a good job of acting like a socialist Ultra Sonic 007.

That was a pretty enjoyable round there!

It sounds like it will only be a matter of time before private HC is in AB. I don't know all the details, but many here have told me you can go to private clinics for MRI's and x-rays.

I'm not sure we do pay less. We pay in our taxes.

I believe that this article lists some cost differences between US & Canada. I wouldn't be surprised if HC is cheaper for you, as Canada is not nearly as litigious as the US.

IMO, with fewer legal battles than we have in the US, if private HC were allowed in Canada you could give us a good run for our money in terms of medical advancements and research. When a cousin of mine was sick with cancer, my aunt brought him to Calgary weekly for experimental treatments that he was not able to receive in the US due to legal issues. Of course, liberals might not like the idea, as the govt wouldn't be picking up the tab and its not 'equal' though.