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Most Canadians support assisted suicide, but under which circumstances reveal much deeper divides
Experience with palliative care a key driver of opinion; also differences in perspective along religious lines December 16, 2014 – Canadians express moderate to strong support for changes in legislation that would allow physicians to help patients who want to
Read MoreMost British Columbians Express Confidence in Health Care System
Respondents identify bureaucracy, poor management and long waiting times as the biggest problems with health care in the province.
Read MoreQuebecers Overwhelmingly Call for Assisted Suicide Guidelines
Supporters of all three main political parties support enacting legislation that would allow doctors to help some terminally ill patients end their lives.
Read MoreNurses, Doctors Are Most Respected Jobs in Canada, U.S. and Britain
Less than three-in-ten respondents in the three countries express respect for politicians.
Read MoreCanadians Welcome New Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packages
Respondents are divided on whether the images will be effective in convincing smokers to quit.
Read MoreHealth Care Delivery Praised in Saskatchewan, Derided in Quebec
Most Canadians are satisfied with their last visit to a family doctor, a specialist, and to have a diagnostic test, but the ratings are not as stellar for hospital stays and emergency rooms.
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