Canadian Healthcare System: Principles,
History, and Challenges UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the WHO definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWER Health is a state of complete
holistic physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What are the requirements for a good healthcare system? - CORRECT ANSWER Quality services
to all people when and where needed, robust financing, well-maintained facilities, trained workforce,
reliable information, and logistics.
What is Medicare in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER Canada's publicly funded healthcare system
made of 13 provincial and territorial healthcare systems.
Who is covered under Canada's Medicare system? - CORRECT ANSWER All citizens and
permanent residents, including refugees and work visa holders.
What is the main responsibility of provincial governments in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT
ANSWER Management, organization, and delivery of healthcare services for their residents.
What role does the federal government play in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT
ANSWER Setting national standards through the Canada Health Act and providing funding support
to provinces.
What is the funding split for healthcare in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% from government
and 30% from private sources.
What historical event led to the establishment of the Department of Health in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER High maternal and infant mortality rates and returning soldiers' health issues after WW1.
, What was the British North America Act (BNA) of 1867? - CORRECT ANSWER It stated that
healthcare is a provincial responsibility and established federal control over revenue and funding
transfers.
What was the significance of the Saskatchewan Universal Hospital Services Plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER It covered all Saskatchewan residents for all hospital services and marked a step towards
universal healthcare.
What was the impact of the Great Depression on Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER It
led to increased support for publicly funded healthcare due to widespread financial hardship.
What is the sliding scale of fees in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER A system where patients
pay fees based on their income and ability to pay.
What was the outcome of the 1940 Final Report on healthcare in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER Creation of conditional grants to enable provinces to meet healthcare standards.
Who was Tommy Douglas and what was his contribution to healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER He
was a key figure in implementing healthcare as a top priority in Saskatchewan, leading to universal
hospital services.
What was the role of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in the early healthcare system? -
CORRECT ANSWER The CMA advocated for public funding and was involved in the
development of healthcare policies.
What does the term 'mixed funding' refer to in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER A
combination of public and private funding sources for healthcare services.
What challenges did early Canadian hospitals face? - CORRECT ANSWER Shortage of funds and
reliance on donations for operation.
History, and Challenges UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the WHO definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWER Health is a state of complete
holistic physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What are the requirements for a good healthcare system? - CORRECT ANSWER Quality services
to all people when and where needed, robust financing, well-maintained facilities, trained workforce,
reliable information, and logistics.
What is Medicare in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER Canada's publicly funded healthcare system
made of 13 provincial and territorial healthcare systems.
Who is covered under Canada's Medicare system? - CORRECT ANSWER All citizens and
permanent residents, including refugees and work visa holders.
What is the main responsibility of provincial governments in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT
ANSWER Management, organization, and delivery of healthcare services for their residents.
What role does the federal government play in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT
ANSWER Setting national standards through the Canada Health Act and providing funding support
to provinces.
What is the funding split for healthcare in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% from government
and 30% from private sources.
What historical event led to the establishment of the Department of Health in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER High maternal and infant mortality rates and returning soldiers' health issues after WW1.
, What was the British North America Act (BNA) of 1867? - CORRECT ANSWER It stated that
healthcare is a provincial responsibility and established federal control over revenue and funding
transfers.
What was the significance of the Saskatchewan Universal Hospital Services Plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER It covered all Saskatchewan residents for all hospital services and marked a step towards
universal healthcare.
What was the impact of the Great Depression on Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER It
led to increased support for publicly funded healthcare due to widespread financial hardship.
What is the sliding scale of fees in healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER A system where patients
pay fees based on their income and ability to pay.
What was the outcome of the 1940 Final Report on healthcare in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER Creation of conditional grants to enable provinces to meet healthcare standards.
Who was Tommy Douglas and what was his contribution to healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER He
was a key figure in implementing healthcare as a top priority in Saskatchewan, leading to universal
hospital services.
What was the role of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in the early healthcare system? -
CORRECT ANSWER The CMA advocated for public funding and was involved in the
development of healthcare policies.
What does the term 'mixed funding' refer to in Canadian healthcare? - CORRECT ANSWER A
combination of public and private funding sources for healthcare services.
What challenges did early Canadian hospitals face? - CORRECT ANSWER Shortage of funds and
reliance on donations for operation.
