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Learn about the fundamentals of the health care system in Canada.
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Canadian Pandemic Flu Plan

Canadian governments have collaborated to prepare a national Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan to deal with a pandemic flu outbreak, which scientists say is inevitable and imminent.

Canadian Stockpile of Antiviral Drugs for Flu Pandemic

Canadian governments are creating a stockpile of antiviral drugs to help in the early response to a flu pandemic.

Canadian Doctors Call for Public Health Reform

The Canadian Medical Association makes recommendations for public health in Canada in the wake of the SARS outbreak in Canada.

The Romanow Commission on Health Care in Canada

The Romanow Commission was established in 2001 to look at the long-term challenges of maintaining a public, universal health care system in Canada.

Canadian Health Ministers Work on Pharmacare - 2001

Canadian health ministers work on ways to manage the high cost of prescription drugs to Canada's health care system.

2000 Health Care Agreement in Canada

In 2000, Canada's first ministers reached an agreement on health care reform, with the help of $23.4 billion from the federal government.

2000 Health Care Reform Debate in Canada

The Canadian federal government and the provinces argue over funding for health care reform in Canada in 2000.

Canada Health Act FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Canada Health Act. From Health Canada.

Health Expenditures in Canada

Reports and analysis of the cost of the health care system in Canada. From the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Canadian Doctors Statistics

Statistics on doctors in Canada, including number of doctors by province and specialty and doctors workloads and compensation. From the Canadian Medical Association. Tables are in PDF.

Canadian Forces Health Services

This group provides provide full spectrum, high quality health services to the Canadian Forces.

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