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Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada

Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada

Final Report

In April 2001, the Prime Minister established the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada. It's mandate was to review medicare, engage Canadians in a national dialogue on its future, and make recommendations to enhance the system’s quality and sustainability. The 47 recommendations contained in this report serve as a roadmap for a collective journey by Canadians to reform and renew their health care system. They outline actions that must be taken in 10 critical areas, starting by renewing the foundations of medicare and moving beyond our borders to consider Canada’s role in improving health around the world.

Department/Agency Privy Council
Branch Name Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Title Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada
Subtitle Final Report
Publication Type Monograph
Language [English]
Other Language Editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic Document CP32-85-2002E.pdf Adobe Acrobat (2391 KB)
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Other Formats Paper-[English]
Price Free
Availability Publication is available
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Date 2002
Author Roy J. Romanow
Number of Pages 390
ISBN 0-662-33043-9
Catalogue Number CP32-85/2002E-IN
Weekly Checklist Number 02-48
Subject Terms Accessibility, Health care system, Reform, Health policy, Health care industry, Health care quality, Health insurance