Facing a 2-year wait, this P.E.I. couple borrowed $25K to get a hip replacement in Montreal

Neil and Janet Payne of Kinkora, P.E.I., opted for a hip replacement surgery in Montreal after facing a lengthy wait of up to a year and a half in their home province. To avoid the delay, they borrowed $25,000 and traveled to a private clinic in Quebec. Their story highlights the growing frustration with long wait times in Canada's public healthcare system, raising questions about the lengths people will go to for timely medical care. This case underscores broader issues about healthcare access and the financial strain it can place on patients.