I'm not even surprised much less astonished. I know it to be true.
I had a long discussion with a Canadian guy who used to be in my golf foursome 10 yrs ago or so. He always waxed poetic about his homeland and their superior systems up there. He particularly loved the so called health care system.
When I asked him why his sister was in a Detriot hospital, he said she needed surgury. I replied that I was sorry, but that wasn't my question, what I meant was, why isn't she in a hospital closer to home. He sheepishly replied that she coundn't get into one. They were afraid she might die while she waited.
I felt sorry for him, but he never could bring himself to admit the real problem.
As an aside, I once asked him why he lived in the states. He admitted that he couldn't find a job at home.
He said he loved this country despite it's shortcomings. When I asked if he was going to become a citizen, he said no, he didn't want to give up his entitlements at home.
Same reason Mexicans come here. Sad as hell.