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



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

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


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.




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