As emergency rooms are hitting breaking points across the country, with a cough and cold season surge, ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Dr. Rod Lim, pediatric emergency physician, and emergency physician Dr. David Carr about the factors fueling this health-care crisis.

Plus, Stephenson also speaks with Erin O’Toole, former Conservative leader and former veterans affairs minister, as well as advocates Bruce Moncour and Debbie Lowther, about the dire lack of veteran support.

They tell Global News why they believe Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay should resign, and what could be done to better help Canadians who served in the military.

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