Canadians support universal palliative care, but many unsure they could access it when needed
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Canadians support universal palliative care, but many unsure they could access it when needed

May 10, 2026
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Most Canadians say they would want palliative care if faced with serious illness, but far fewer believe the system would actually be able to deliver it to them, according to new national polling data highlighting a widening gap between public expectations and health-care capacity.

Canadians support universal palliative care, but many unsure they could access it when needed
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