Learn about Canada's health care system, including Medicare, funding, accessing health care services and delivery.

Health Canada, under the direction of the Health Minister, is the ministry responsible for overseeing Canada's healthcare, including its public policies and implementations.

Dec 23, 2025 · Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system is regarded as one of the best in the world, offering universal healthcare for all its residents. This, on top of the affordable cost of …

Oct 5, 2025 · Healthcare in Canada sounds simple—until you need to use it. Here’s how it really works, from getting a health card to handling long waits.

Jan 15, 2025 · In this article, we look at the statistics around the healthcare system in Canada, including the number of hospital beds, doctors, and nurses as well as wait times, and what …

Jan 5, 2026 · Canada’s health care system is recognized globally for its universal access and publicly funded structure. Designed to ensure fairness and accessibility, the system allows …

Canada ranked 7 among 10 high-income countries according to the 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey, which tracks the performance of leading health systems across five key areas: access …