Canada health system reforms & strain What happens when a universal health system tries to reform while it’s already in crisis? As flu, RSV and Covid‑19 surge, Canadian hospitals are again reporting crowded emergency departments and pediatric wards under pressure. Ottawa’s 2025–26 plan adds funding for primary care, health‑worker retention and a new Office of Health Equity, alongside steps toward pharmacare and dental care—but provinces control most delivery, and progress is uneven. Quebec has p