"Transplant teams who turn drinkers down flat."
If the transplant is for a liver that the person ruined by drinking it's no shock. Same thing happens here in the U.S.
"If the transplant is for a liver that the person ruined by drinking it's no shock. Same thing happens here in the U.S."
There is a shortage of livers (and other organs) for transplanting. They should go to people who won't abuse them.
However, what should we do when (if) the technology for growing new organs is perfected, and there is no longer a shortage? In the U.S. drinkers would probably be able to get insurance, if they paid a large premium. Rich boozers could just pay all the costs out of pocket. Canadians have no alternative to the public health monopoly (except to travel to the U.S. for the services).