Should I get duel citizenship for Canada solely for their healthcare? [View All]

[Ignacio Upton]

I'm not yet at a point in my life where I need to worry about paying for my own healthcare (I'm still in school) but I've had a few experiences so far that tell me that our current system is a joke. Also, in reading of some of the experiences from people on this site, I'm worried about whether or not I'll be in the same boat at some point down the line.
One solution I've been thinking of, in the event of some financial difficulty that prevents me from having healthcare (or decent coverage) is to get dual citizenship in Canada so I can qualify for their universal healthcare coverage. Is this feasble, or would it be expensive? If I have dual citizenship, but live in the U.S. 99.99% of the time, would I still have to pay any taxes to Ottawa?