A majority of Ontarians believe the province’s health care system has deteriorated over the past year, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted for the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
The survey found 68 per cent of respondents think the health care system is worse now than it was a year ago. Additionally, 83 per cent said wait times for surgeries, specialist appointments and diagnostic tests have increased.
Nearly six in 10 Ontarians (59 per cent) also believe the provincial government has not kept its promise to end hallway medicine.
“These numbers confirm what doctors see every day: the crisis in health care is getting worse, not better,” said Dr. Dominik Nowak, president of the OMA. “Ontarians deserve timely access to doctors, specialists and emergency care.”
The poll comes as the provincial election campaign heats up, with health care emerging as a key issue. The OMA is urging voters to examine each party’s commitment to reducing wait times and improving access to care.
The survey of 501 Ontarians was conducted by Ipsos between Feb. 6 and 7, 2025, and is accurate within ±5.4 percentage points 19 times out of 20.
For more information on the OMA’s recommendations, visit their “Stop the Crisis” campaign.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)