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New study says long waits for health care in Canada are driven by high demand, not low supply of doctors

A report from Get Well Canada found that the number of physicians—including family doctors—per capita in Canada has been rising steadily despite persistent wait times. One year on from the 2023 health accord, the think tank calls for governments to focus more on investing in wellness instead of medical care.

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