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Alberta

“If we can’t provide surgeries here, governments should cover the full costs of getting the procedures done wherever they are available from a good provider.”

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Quebec

“Le gouvernement devrait vraiment trouver un moyen pour réduire le temps d’attente pour les chirurgies. Ca devrait être une des plus grandes priorités.”

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Manitoba

“My appointments kept getting changed. After waiting more than a year, we connected with a hospital in [Europe]. The service was amazing. So it’s great to see more options for care.”

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Ontario

“My father-in-law went to Costa Rica for a knee replacement. The surgeon was American and the clinic was beautiful. His insurance company covered the cost and his airfare. He’s got his life back.”

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British Columbia

“We need creative options like this being available and promoted. We pay such high taxes and deserve a system that works much better than this.”

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