The 'Canadian' system is really a motley collection of provincial systems that are federally funded. The governments of some provinces want to replace the public system with a more US-type private system. These pro-private projects are, of course, very well funded by private interests.

Sorry for the rant, this may not be the best place for it, but I feel bound to add the necessary nuance to discussions of the 'Canadian' health care system.

Thanks for your response.