Survey shows Canadians say health-care system has deteriorated

An Angus Reid Institute survey of more than 4,000 Canadians found half reported they lack a family doctor or struggle to see one, and 70% said provincial health-care quality has declined over the past decade.

An Angus Reid Institute survey released in February compares current public views with a 2015 poll. It surveyed more than 4,000 Canadians between Nov. 26 and Dec. 1, 2025. The survey reports growing difficulty finding or seeing family doctors and increased obstacles to specialist appointments. Respondents also rated health-care quality in their province as worse now than a decade ago. Key findings: - The survey of more than 4,000 respondents (Nov. 26–Dec. 1, 2025) is compared with a 2015 Angus Reid poll. - Half of respondents said they either do not have a family doctor or struggle to see the one they have. - The report notes a 25 per cent increase in difficulty accessing a family doctor since 2015. - Fifty-five per cent said accessing appointments with specialists is difficult, very difficult, or impossible, and 70 per cent said provincial health-care quality has deteriorated despite health spending nearly doubling. Summary: The survey indicates growing public concern about access to both primary care and specialist services while health spending has risen. Undetermined at this time.