Wait times to see specialists are absurd but variable, and you're required to get referrals from GPs in order to see specialists in the first place. And if sufficient time lapses (in some cases, literally two months), you're required to see your GP for a referral to the same specialist again for the same issue.

Another problem is some people won't get treated for some issues, even if its in their best interest. A nurse friend of mine had to travel to the US for surgery on her ACL because the Canadian doctor she saw decided not to operate because she could allegedly walk fine without her ACL intact.