Yes he is trying...next week his tariff of 20% to Canada will start.
No no, for sure hospital emergency is still working for any need. But if you are going there to get a regular checkup they won't accept you, and also for a common cold you will receive attention, but you are going to be low priority and the waiting would be veryyyy long.
Usually, you must go to your family doctor to discuss regular check-ups or not urgent concerns.