Information about the Canadian Health system and insurance system.

Canada is generally considered to have one of the best healthcare systems in the world. The Canadian Health System aims to ensure that every citizen and permanent resident has access to essential health services. This system relies on public resources to finance medical care. Health care in Canada is administered at the federal and provincial/territorial levels. The federal government provides resources to the provinces under the Canada Health Transfer Agreement to provide essential health services and financing. States provide health services using these resources. In the event of any emergency or illness in Canada, citizens and permanent residents generally have free access to basic healthcare services such as doctor's visits, hospital services, prescription medications and laboratory tests. However, in some states or for special services (such as eyeglasses or dental care) additional fees or private insurance may be required. The insurance system also plays an important role in Canada. Canada's Health Insurance (Medicare), a public insurance policy, is used to provide citizens and permanent residents with access to essential health care. Medicare is funded by the federal government and administered by the states. However, Medicare only covers basic healthcare and may not cover some services, such as specialty treatments, private hospitals, or high-cost medications. Therefore, many Canadian citizens and permanent residents purchase private health insurance, providing additional protection for services not covered by Medicare. To summarize, the Canadian healthcare system aims to ensure access to primary healthcare through public financing and provincial government. Canada Health Insurance provides citizens and permanent residents with free access to essential health care, while private health insurance offers additional protection. However, some services may require additional fees or special insurance.