[ejames19]

Interesting topic. I personally have had no issues and am all for nationalized health care here in Canada. Yes I have experienced sitting in a emergency room for hours on end to get stitched up from a bad knock, but it was not life threatening...Other times (my wife) we have gone into emerg and are back out within 30 min, depends on priority and how buisy...One interesting mishap was my father (retired in Florida) had chest issues, serious, went to emerg in Florida with insurance, found it would be more effective (cost wise) get an outfitted Lear type jet for medical use and fly him back to Canada for his treatment.. OHIP covered everything, includng Jet. I have family in England and have heard horror stories from my uncle, but no first hand knowledge.....I think it is worth the taxes we pay, a huge load off your mind.
Usmellgass2? not sure what your talking about, I know NO ONE with US Insurance unless they travel down there on a regular basis. For specialized treatment some people go to any country, mostly US if needed, but rarely costs anyone out of their pocket...