[sudosysgen]

Private clinics and practices exist in large numbers in Canada. Apparently, they aren't interested in helping.

[tomohawk]

Private clinics in Canada are not allowed to provide services provided by the government system.

http://canadian-healthcare.org/page6.html

[sudosysgen]

Nope, that is incorrect. They are allowed to provide services that aren't specifically outlawed. Duplicate care is allowed. For example, from your link:

> For example, obtaining an MRI scan in a hospital could require a waiting period of months, whereas it could be obtained much faster in a private clinic.