Canadians Share ‘Heartbreaking’ Stories of Doctor Shortages, Wait Times in Health Care Survey

Medical tools are seen in an exam room at a health clinic in Calgary on July 14, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

A shortage of family doctors and an understaffed health-care system has led to mounting frustration among Canadians, a new survey has found.

Toronto-based OurCare Initiative surveyed nearly 10,000 people across the country to learn about patient experiences and seek feedback on how to best solve Canada’s primary health-care crisis.