The healthcare system in Manitoba is most definitely in a state of crisis. Not only are there delays in ERs and surgeries, but now there are delays in accessing the most basic healthcare needs.
Many Manitobans take for granted that when they are sick, they can go to a clinic or see a doctor and just by simply showing their Manitoba Health Card, the bill is looked after. For newcomers to Manitoba, this is not the case.
There have been long-standing issues with many newcomers to Manitoba waiting on their Manitoba Health Card in order to get coverage. These newcomers have passed the criteria to qualify for a Manitoba Health Card, however the delays in processing cards have been a hurdle.