1. 1 Views on Paying for Quicker Access Q: Do you think that Canadians should be allowed to pay out of pocket to purchase faster access to health services that are currently funded under the public system? BASE: GENPOP

2. 2 Personally Willing to Pay for Quicker Access Q: Would you personally be willing to pay out of pocket for you or your family to purchase faster access to health services that are currently funded under the public system? BASE: GENPOP

3. 3 Heard of Supreme Court Ruling Q:In June 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the Quebec government could not prevent Quebecers from purchasing private insurance for Health Care services already covered under public health insurance programs. Have you heard about this ruling? BASE: GENPOP

4. 4 Agreement with Supreme Court Ruling Q: Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with this decision? BASE: Those who had heard of the ruling n = 553 Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know

5. 5 Impact of Private Insurance On You and Your Family Q: In your opinion, if Canadians were allowed to purchase private insurance for Health Care services already covered under the public health system, would the impact of the decision be very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, very negative or would it have no impact on: - You and Your Family BASE: GENPOP Very Positive Somewhat Positive No Impact Somewhat Negative Very Negative Don't Know/ Refused

6. 6 Support for Paying Out-of-Pocket For Service Enhancements Q:In July, Alberta proposed allowing individuals to pay out-of-pocket for service enhancements beyond a basic service level (such as upgraded quality prosthetic joints). Would you like to see this implemented in your province? BASE: GENPOP

7. 7 Support for Private Insurance and Payment For Non-Emergency Services Outside of the Public System Q:The Alberta government recently proposed that private insurance and payment be allowed for services that are non-emergency outside of the public system. Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with this proposal? BASE: GENPOP Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know

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