Canada's universal, publicly funded single-payer healthcare system is called?

• A. Canadian Medicare
• B. Canada Health System
• C. Medicare Canada
• D. Public Health Canada

Answer: (A)

Canada's universal, publicly funded single-payer health system is commonly known as Canadian Medicare. The term embodies that the program is government-financed and covers medically necessary hospital and physician services, with administration handled by the provinces and territories under federal standards. The other names aren’t standard labels for this system: Canada Health System isn’t an official name, Medicare Canada isn’t the usual form used, and Public Health Canada refers to the federal department focused on population health rather than the health insurance program.