Where is the Collective Will to Stop Privatization of Canada's World-class Health Care System?

The article argues against privatization of Canada’s public health system, framing the debate around international trade and investor-rights agreements. It claims that “opaque supranational stealth agreements” can override domestic legislation and regulation, and warns that tribunals outside Canada’s judiciary could undermine national rights. It cites examples including CETA and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), arguing they lock in protections for multinational corporations while limiting democratic decision-making. The piece claims a “two-tier” approach would be inferior to a universally funded model, and argues corporate multi-tier healthcare would damage both population health and national economic competitiveness. It references Ted Wagoner, former General Motors CEO, linking high healthcare costs to reduced competitiveness in 2008.