I had nose surgery by one of the top nose surgeons in the world, in America, for $4,000 U.S. No waiting time, done the day I arrived. I also saw a Chicago throat specialist for $1300 USD. Everything done in 1 day. Consultation, diagnostic imaging, swallowing tests and treatment, all in 1 day. In Canada, same treatment can take 6, 8 or 12 months. How much do Canadians lose by waiting? Waiting costs money.
At the very least, I am sure you would agree that Ontarians should be able to spend as much on their own health care as they spend on their pets healthcare each year, right? If I spend $3,000 on a surgery for Fido, I should be able to spend the same on myself, right?
In Japan, they have public and private. Very, very good system. The public users wait about 12 days for surgery, the private individuals wait about 5 days. In Ontario, the wait can be months or even more than 1 year. We have Ontarians that die on waiting lists for surgery. Imagine that. Refused the opportunity to pay, get put on a waiting list, and they die.
But, if they want to go to the Casino at Niagara Falls and spend $10,000, no problem. The law allows for that.
Canadian values.