Last week we discussed the United States health care system. This week we discuss Canada's. We also take some time to bust some myths about their single payer health care system. Fight about it in the comments below. Make sure you subscribe above so you don't miss any upcoming episodes! References for a lot of the "myths" about Canada can be found here: http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wor... Aaron's series on quality is here: http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wor... Canadian wait time data is here: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/qual/a...

Canada's health-care system is playing a larger role in America's political discourse as the 2020 presidential elections heat up. Progressives on the left love pointing to Canada as an equitable and efficient health care system. Conservatives use Canada as an example when warning about the dangers of socialized medicine and unchecked bureaucracy. So how exactly is medicare working in Canada and how does it compare to the United States?