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The Truth About Canadian Healthcare: Myths, Realities, and the Path to Reform with Shawn Whatley (Ep.19)

May 13, 2024

Ever considered why Canada’s healthcare system, once lauded as a beacon of universal care, now faces critical scrutiny?


John and Alex Soutsos dive into the depths of this pressing issue with Dr. Sean Watley, a seasoned physician with firsthand experience in the intricacies of healthcare from his tenure as the head of the Ontario Medical Association and a board member of the Canadian Medical Association. 


John, Alex, and Shawn discuss: 



  • The evolution and challenges of Canada’s universal healthcare system.
  • Patient wait times and the impact on healthcare delivery.
  • The role of healthcare management and funding in patient care quality.
  • Dr. Sean Watley’s insights on potential reforms and solutions for improving patient outcomes.
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 


Dr. Shawn Whatley is Munk Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Shawn is a


physician and author of the recent book, When Politics Comes Before Patients – Why and how Canadian Medicare is failing. He is also the author of the highly-praised book on how to fix emergency wait times in Canada, No More Lethal Waits. He has extensive experience in healthcare administration and medical politics. He is a past President of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).