Economy, costs and funding: key issues for Canada's health care system

The complex relationship between health care and the economy has been the subject of many a study. Mutually dependent on one another, the proficiency with which the government funds services, such as health care, is contingent upon the strength of the economy. Sustaining a healthy economy, therefore, becomes essential to the well-being of Canadians. This article explores some of the key issues which are affecting the Canadian economy, health care costs and health care funding.