Public Supports Ontario Private Surgery Approach
January 16, 2023
SecondStreet.org is responding to the Ontario government’s decision to partner with more private clinics to help reduce the surgical backlog.
Category: News Releases
Waiting List Deaths Hit Four-Year High
December 13, 2022
SecondStreet.org has released its annual Died on a Waiting List report for 2021-22.
Once again, a troubling trend continues: more people are dying while waiting for surgery or diagnostic scans.
Canada Could Displace Half of Russian Energy
November 22, 2022
We released new analysis that examines just how much
of Russia’s oil and natural gas exports Canada could displace.
Over the long term, we could replace about half of Russian energy.
2.9 Million Canadians Waiting for Surgery, Scan, Specialist
November 9, 2022
SecondStreet.org has released data obtained from provincial governments that shows at least 2.9 million Canadians are on waitlists for surgery, diagnostics, or to see a medical specialist.
New Poll: Canadians Keen for Health Reform
October 25, 2022
A new poll commissioned by think tank SecondStreet.org shows that Canadians continue to
show overwhelming support for health reform, including governments hiring private clinics to
reduce surgical backlogs, allowing more choices for patients, copying an EU policy and
increased accountability when it comes to patient deaths due to long waiting lists.
New Poll: Support High for Canada to Offset Russian Gas
October 12, 2022
A new Leger poll conducted for SecondStreet.org shows 72% of Canadians think our country should export more oil and gas so the world can stop buying from Russia.
Good News on Booze: Alcohol Red Tape Cuts a Success
September 16, 2022
SecondStreet.org research shows that the decision by provincial governments to allow restaurants to sell alcohol with takeout and delivery orders resulted in few violations. This is an example that shows cutting red tape can be helpful, so we should do it more.
Waiting List Deaths Spike in Ontario
August 15, 2022
New Ontario Health data released by SecondStreet.org shows a spike in the number of patients that died while waiting for surgery, CT scans and MRI scans in 2021-22.
How to Reduce Housing Costs
August 8, 2022
The dream of home ownership has grown out of reach for too many Canadians. Our new policy brief examines government policy changes could help reduce housing costs.
Copy EU Policy, Reduce Surgical Waiting Lists Immediately
July 19, 2022
Think tank SecondStreet.org released a new report that examines a health care policy in Europe that could help address Canada’s waiting list crisis immediately.
Climate Option for City Councils – Give Up Your Free Parking Passes
June 16, 2022
As cities continue to declare “climate emergencies,” new research by SecondStreet.org shows Canadian cities have given out over 5,409 free parking passes to council members and staff.
REPORT: Many Government Policies Increase Emissions
April 25, 2022
SecondStreet.org examined 23 examples of how government policies often lead to higher emissions.
