Health, Education & Social Welfare
A critical area of Canadian public policy is social welfare, which includes issues such as health care, education, and other forms of social cooperation and assistance. Find articles on the histories and structures of key Canadian social policies and programs.
Canadian Federalism and Public Health Care: The Evolution of Federal-Provincial Relations
One of the most critical issues in Canadian federalism since the 1950s has been the delivery of public health care. This article provides an introduction to the nature and evolution of federal and provincial relations in the area of health care policy, with particular focus on the fiscal and policy aspects and their impact. Read More »
Child Care in Canada: An Introduction
Child care is a significant issue in the context of Canadian public policy and the relationship between federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Read More »
2002 Mazankowski Report on Health Care in Alberta
In 2002, several key reports on the future of health care were released, each of which outlined visions for reforming the Canadian health care system. Read More »
Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care: Findings and Recommendations
In 2002, the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada, headed by former Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow, released two reports on the nation’s health care system. Read More »
The Canada Health Act: Provisions & Administration
The Canada Health Act is a central element of the nation’s health care policy and federal-provincial/territorial relations. This article provides an introduction to the Act, with a focus on its purpose and key provisions, as well as its administrative bodies and processes. Read More »
