New poll shows Cambie Corp does not represent the public

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It's the final week of the Cambie case, and throughout this years long trial the corporate plaintiffs (Cambie et al) have claimed to represent the will of the public. However, a new poll conducted by Research Co. clearly shows that this could not be further from the truth.

90% of British Columbians agree that access to healthcare in the province should be based on need rather than ability to pay.

This ability to ensure healthcare is more responsive to a person’s medical needs than to the size of their chequing account, is being attacked in the constitutional challenge that will entered its final week of arguments today.

Let’s make it clear that the corporate plaintiffs don’t represent the public interest. Post these social media graphics with the hashtags #CambieCase #NotToDay

Health care based on need not ability to pay Most people support public health care For profit care would mostly help the wealthiest

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When asked, 4 in 5 British Columbians said they believed an increase in for-profit private-pay health care services would only help the wealthiest British Columbians - those who can pay to access health services faster.

This is supported by the overwhelming evidence presented throughout the trial, including cases such as Australia where those with private insurance are treated faster in public hospitals than patients covered under the public health care system (42 day wait for public patients v. 20 days for private patients for elective surgeries). This is despite laws that say public and private patients are to be treated equally.

The majority (73%) of British Columbians support our public healthcare system, however, the poll found that only 29% of respondents were aware of the trial and its possible impact.

Make sure your networks know what is at stake in this case by sharing these social media graphics today.

To see the complete poll results click here.

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Edith MacHattie,
Co-Chair of the BC Health Coalition


http://bchealthcoalition.nationbuilder.com/

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  • Please remember to use the hashtags #CambieCase and #NotToDay

Health care based on need not ability to pay Most people support public health care For profit care would mostly help the wealthiest

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