Shona
Holmes, a brain tumor survivor, was told by her local doctor
that it would take months to get on the appointment calendar of
a neurologist or endocrinologist in Canada. As her vision rapidly deteriorated,
Holmes crossed the Canadian border to seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic in
Scottsdale, Arizona. The successful procedure saved Holmes vision and potentially
her life.
Upon return to Canada, Holmes’ U.S. health care bills were
denied by the government-run health care system that charges her
a monthly insurance premium. Shona and her family have been left
to cover the costs.
Holmes is now suing the Ontario government and government-run
health care system to allow for private insurance so others,
including her children, will never be faced by a health care
system unable or unwilling to provide lifesaving treatment
without delay or denial. Holmes’ the lawsuit seeks to strike
down a Ontario provincial ban on private medicine, private MRI
clinics and private health insurance. The Canadian Constitution
Foundation, which is supporting her case a similar case in
Alberta, hopes to eventually bring the issue before the Supreme
Court of Canada.
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