In a desperate attempt to avoid austerity, Canadian voters have once again endorsed the very political class responsible for dismantling one of the country’s most essential services: the public healthcare system. Despite mounting evidence of mismanagement, many Canadians continue to vote for the Liberal Party—whose policies have brought about higher deficits, bloated bureaucracy, and a declining standard of care.
To understand the current crisis, it’s helpful to look back. Before Justin Trudeau took office, deficits in Canada did matter. For decades, successive governments tried to balance spending with private sector growth. But under Trudeau’s leadership, spending skyrocketed while the regulatory environment became increasingly hostile to business—an approach favored by socialists and broadly embraced in Canada’s left-leaning political culture.
Trudeau’s economic model combined aggressive spending, sweeping regulations, and authoritarian-style governance. The result? A ballooning, inefficient public sector—and a country where more and more government employees now work from home.
Remote Bureaucracy and a Vanishing Workforce
A recent survey by Global Government Forum found that 82% of Canadian public servants now work remotely, either part-time or full-time. Nearly one in five public servants work from home full-time, often in hybrid positions that barely contribute to the functioning of the real economy.
Yes, there are even remote doctors and remote nurses now—another consequence of a mismanaged system. Many of these positions, particularly within the government, are shielded by unions and inflation-indexed pay scales, meaning taxpayers fund roles that are often unnecessary, inefficient, or both.
When you add in the growing number of Canadians dependent on government transfers or welfare, it becomes clearer why left-leaning parties continue to dominate. These groups vote to protect the status quo—even if that means national decline.
Yellowknife: A Case Study in Dysfunction
Yellowknife, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories, is now facing a dire shortage of medical professionals. Despite offering generous compensation packages, the region is struggling to recruit doctors. Why? The same reasons facing many other parts of Canada:
- Sky-high costs of living (especially housing and childcare),
- Punitive taxes and regulations (including environmental taxes that do little to impact the climate),
- And an overall lack of competitiveness when compared with even the most progressive U.S. cities.
Headlines might suggest that American doctors are looking to move to Canada, but the reality on the ground tells a different story. When skilled professionals actually compare opportunities—cost of living, work environment, infrastructure—they often choose to stay in the U.S. or look elsewhere.
The Immigration Illusion
Canada is no longer a top destination for high-skilled immigrants. While some newcomers from developing nations arrive in hopes of earning enough to build homes back in their country of origin, few highly trained professionals see Canada as a place to build long-term careers—especially not in places like Yellowknife.
Despite years of boasting about “world-class healthcare,” the reality is that the system is collapsing under the weight of poor policy. Ironically, those who supported Trudeau and globalist figures like Mark Carney have done more damage to public healthcare than any of their critics ever could.
Alberta Funds the Madness
The Northwest Territories is heavily reliant on federal transfer payments, especially the Territorial Formula Financing (TFF) program, to fund essential services. So when Yellowknife offers open-ended salaries to attract doctors, it’s not just local taxpayers footing the bill. Provinces like Alberta—where more voters lean conservative—are effectively subsidizing the outcomes of Liberal policies in far-flung territories.
The NWT voted for these policies. Now, Alberta and others are being asked to pay for the fallout.
Final Thoughts: The Socialist Spiral
This is the inevitable result of unchecked socialism: broken systems, demoralized professionals, and voters who have no incentive to demand change. Canada’s healthcare system wasn’t destroyed overnight—it was eroded by years of reckless governance, media manipulation, and misplaced trust.
The solution is not more government. It’s not another election. The solution starts with turning away from politicians and putting your trust in something greater.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.
He offers hope, truth, and peace that no political leader can provide.