Seems like you're on a hiding to nothing wintrman and whichever way you turn you hit a wall . I think KatT s idea is good try to get an appointment in Winnipeg and whichever is earliest take it and hope the Winnipeg guy is more receptive to your needs.
Sorry to hear your wife is not well and struggles with bad pain issues putting more strain in you
Sorry to hear your wife is not well and struggles with bad pain issues putting more strain in you