Is going through a public system versus a private/online platform faster for weight-management care?

Generally, private and virtual care platforms tend to offer faster access since they're not subject to the same referral wait times that public specialist care can involve, though this comes at the cost of paying privately for the assessment (and sometimes ongoing care fees) rather than relying on provincial coverage. The public system route may be free or lower-cost for the consultation itself but often involves longer wait times, particularly for specialist-level care. References: https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/