Bengaluru/IBNS, April 7 -- A months-long struggle to access medical care in Canada has prompted an Indian-origin tech professional to abandon his permanent residency and return home, underscoring growing concerns over delays in the country's public healthcare system.

Sahil Peris, a former consultant with Deloitte in Toronto, said a neck injury sustained during his MBA turned into a prolonged health crisis after he was unable to secure timely treatment.

Despite living what he described as a "comfortable" life abroad, he chose to relocate to Bengaluru after repeated setbacks in accessing care.

He added that he approached at least 10 general practitioners (GPs) in Toronto, all refusals, before he finally secured one an hour away through p...