Universal Health Care In Canada

Health care is extremely important because it effects everyone in Canada. Our universal care is a point of pride to many and it gives citizens a sense of safety. We can change our own health habits but we need help at a higher level. Together we can make a difference.

The British North America Act was established in 1867 which divided health care responsibilities between the federal and provincial government. In 1934 Health insurance plans were made available in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. The marsh report of 1943 proposed that a social minimum be established in Canada, and by 1966 this had become the law. Saskatchewan had the first public insurance plan in 1947 and the first universal health care system in 1962. The hall report of 1964 looked at health care in Canada and concluded that all provinces should follow the universal model. The royal commission of future health care in Canada was formed in 2001 and led by Roy Romanow. The report was finished in 2002 and included 47 recommendations. These recommendations supported the idea that strong leadership, short and long term plans, efficiency and responsiveness were all mandatory to universal health care.

Canadas health care system is known as Medicare and is made possible due to government funding. In order to receive funding each

There are 14 social determinants such as education, housing, race and job security. Although evidence has proved that these factors can impact one’s lifespan and overall health, the funding for social services is low and income inequality is high. The rates of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. They are higher in South Asian and black communities. Ethnic groups tend to experience health issues in a variety of ways, which has a lot to do with their surrounding environments. Minority groups generally have a lower standard of income and resources, leading them to be more vulnerable to