Health care is a longtime concern for many Canadians, consistently ranking as a top federal election issue in voter surveys. But by the middle of the 2015 campaign, none of the three main parties with a shot at winning had released their health care platform or attempted to articulate a vision for improving health systems in the country.
In This Series
One Month in, Major Parties Still Quiet on Health Care
Experts say hospital gridlock, drug coverage and more demand leaders' attention.
An Unwelcome Prescription for Canada's Aging Health System
Federal health panel chair on what's wrong, how to fix it and why Harper didn't want to hear it.
Where Do Major Parties Stand on Health Care? We Asked
Observers say vision is needed. But campaign promises miss the big picture.