Canadian Health Care System

Canada's healthcare system, known as Medicare, provides publicly funded health services to all citizens and permanent residents. It is primarily funded through taxes and ensures access to medically necessary hospital and physician services without direct charges at the point of care. Each province and territory manages its own system, which may lead to variations in service delivery. While it covers essential services, there are often wait times for certain procedures, and some services, like dental care and prescription drugs, may not be fully covered, requiring private insurance or out-of-pocket payment.