Originally posted by phishyblankwaters
reply to post by endlessknowledge
Yes we pay higher taxes and prices, what do we get in return? One of the best medicare systems on the planet, one of the highest quality and length of life ratings on earth, well maintained roads (unless you are out east) and various social programs that help the average Canadian.
When you even it out against what the US doesn't get, we're paying less.
Medicare? In Alberta for any specialist you are waiting 6 month to a year, my buddy just had to pay $700 to have an MRI now, rather than waiting on the list till august.
Well maintained roads? Ever driven in Sask? Ever driven in Calgary after a snowfall? It's surprising how much we spend to plow the snow, yet it's everywhere and the roads are in terrible shape until spring.
Social programs, here's the fun one, my grandmother gets her CPP which she has worked for for plenty of decades, but yet, a new immagrant makes double what she does.
I don't know about you but that sounds like garbage to me...
Stop believing what the government tells you and listen to the people. The higher class citizens of Canada are going down to the states for medical care.
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