Author: Marzio Pelù

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians leave emergency rooms without receiving treatment: the MEI’s report

TORONTO – Out of nearly 16.3 million emergency room visits in one year in Canada, a staggering 1,267,736 patients (7.8%) were not treated because, due to the endless waits, they gave up and left. This is a huge number, marking a 35.6% increase, in 2024, over the previous year: a sign that Canadian healthcare is increasingly in a state of emergency, as highlighted in the report released today by the public policy think tank MEI (Montreal Economic Institute).

Inflation slightly up, prices still rising

TORONTO – Inflation in Canada increased in August, but less than some economists expected. However, the price rise continues. According to data released today by Statistics Canada (here the whole report), inflation for consumer goods and services, measured by the consumer price index, was 1.9% in August compared to the same month last year. Economists, as we said, had expected a slightly higher rate: 2%, up from 1.7% in July.