Vent away!! That's ridiculous!
Forbes ranks Canada right above the US in healthcare...and the US came in dead last for the dozen countries in comparison. But I have never waited that long for an appointment. Many specialists have waiting lists 9-12 months long here, but more often than not, I can get into a Hopkins specialist within a couple/few months (all depending on specialty) for a new patient appointment...much faster for follow up appt. of course, since already in that doctor's system.
I think I would have laughed at them had I received a call like that, as it must be a joke.