2026-04-10 from macleans.ca/

Access to health care remains uneven across Canada. Rates of chronic illness and mental health conditions are climbing, while barriers like cost, access and a fragmented system leave real gaps in who gets help, and when.

This isn't just a health issue. When Canadians can't access care, it affects their ability to work, and that has ripple effects across families, communities and the broader economy. Fortunately, a shift is underway. Across the country, policymakers, employers and health leaders are increasingly working together—combining the strengths of government, the private sector and local communities to address these gaps in a more collaborative way. 

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