2026-11-11 from hospitalnews.com
New CIHI figures show hospital expenditures rising 5.1 per cent as workforce costs, capacity pressures and investments in healthcare delivery continue to shape spending across Canada.
Canada’s total healthcare spending is projected to reach $433 billion in 2026, an increase of 4.8 per cent over the previous year, according to new figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
The latest National Health Expenditure Trends report, published November 10, estimates that healthcare spending will account for 12.8 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), equivalent to approximately $10,398 per Canadian.
Although overall spending growth has moderated from the increases recorded in recent years, healthcare expenditures continue to rise faster than the broader economy.
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