Quebec has second best hospital wait time in Canada, says study

The province of Quebec has ranked second best for surgical wait times according to an annual report by the Fraser Institute.

Despite a slight fall in times, the average Canadian waits approximately four months before being able to receive necessary medical treatment.

In Quebec, the average wait time for patients is 16.6 weeks, second behind Ontario at 14.9. According to a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, even the least worst wait times are unacceptable.

However, critics dismissed the study, stating that it relied on statements from medical practitioners rather than measurable date. As well, of the over 1,800 practitioners polled in Quebec, only 10 per cent actually replied.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: JAMIE-LEE GORDON