People can't afford medication. If treatments are not covered, they can't afford them. The first thing that happens immediately is that even on EI, income goes to 60% of what you were making. Right away you're into your rent, your car payment, or your children's activities. You're into all those things, so you're immediately at risk. A drop to 60% of the usual income for somebody in Calgary would put that person at immediate risk of homelessness.
On March 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.