Canada Health Act

The Canada Health Act is a federal law that ensures Canadians have access to medically necessary hospital and doctor services without paying out-of-pocket at the point of care. It sets national standards for healthcare funding and delivery across provinces and territories, emphasizing principles like public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability, and accessibility. This legislation aims to promote equitable, high-quality healthcare for all residents, while allowing provinces to manage their healthcare systems within these federal guidelines.