What Will You Learn?

• Provide a brief overview of health care in Canada over the last five decades and how perceptions of health have changed.
• Describe the principles and twelve determinants of health.
• Outline the federal government’s responsibilities related to health care and the role of Health Canada.
• Describe the health care roles played by the departments and agencies of the federal and provincial governments.
• Explain how WHO collaborates with Health Canada.
• Describe in general terms how health care is delivered in the provinces and territories.
• Describe the population health approaches used by the government of British Columbia.
• Describe the funding models for supporting health care delivery in Canada.
• Describe the available resources available at provincial, regional, and community levels.
• Describe the role of professional associations in communicating, integrating, and
• supporting the health care services available.
• List the barriers to accessing health care services.