In the quiet hum of a regional hospital in Northern Ontario, a patient named Elena waits for her third cycle of chemotherapy. Her journey has been marked by long drives to the nearest specialized center, a testament to the geographic realities of Canadian healthcare. For Elena, the issue is immediate and personal: the reliability of her treatment schedule and the emotional toll of navigating a system that feels both supportive and strained. Meanwhile, in the bustling administrative offices of Toronto’s University Health Network, Dr.