Health at a Glance 2011: OECD Indicator

"QUALITY AND ACCESS TO CARE

Canada’s survival rates for breast and colorectal cancer are among the highest in the OECD. Canada also

does well in primary care, preventing costly hospital admissions from chronic conditions such as asthma

and uncontrolled diabetes. High in-hospital adverse events and long waiting times are a concern."

See CTV article as well.

International comparisons shed light on Canada’s health system