HLTH245 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Overseas Department, Health Canada, Occupational Safety And Health
2 Dec 2017
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Chapter 4: the federal government"s role in health care. Federal government today possesses power over health care of individual canadians and no legal power over health care in provincial and territorial jurisdictions. Federal government also provides leadership, advice and direction on health care issues on national and international front by interacting regularly with global organizations such as who. It was involved with sars crisis by making effort to contain outbreaks and also in h1n1. Known as depart of health and welfare. Mission statement of committed to improving the lives of all canada"s people and to making this country"s population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of public health care systems . Ministry manages the funding policies, transfer of money and tax pints to provinces/ territories for health, education and social programs. Also plays a role for ensuring the provinces and territories remain compliant with the canadian health act by enforcing penalties.
