Why Canada's Healthcare Costs Are Exploding

Episode 12 October 09, 2025 00:42:56
Why Canada's Healthcare Costs Are Exploding
The Social Experiment with Paul Micucci
Why Canada's Healthcare Costs Are Exploding

Oct 09 2025 | 00:42:56

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Show Notes

Canada’s healthcare system is hitting a crisis point. With healthcare costs soaring and strain on both public and private systems, it's time to unpack the numbers no one’s talking about. This episode dives deep into the true cost of "free" healthcare and what’s driving the unsustainable spending.

Hosted by: Paul Micucci

Guest: Mike Wixson — media host and commentator, known for thought-provoking takes on public policy and economics.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real cost of Canadian healthcare: $372 billion and counting

• The myth of “free healthcare” and who’s actually paying

• How immigration and an aging population are impacting the system

• Why per-person healthcare costs may exceed $10,000+ for working Canadians

• What skyrocketing costs mean for Canada's future GDP and national debt

 

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