The basic values of fairness and equity that are demonstrated by the willingness of Canadians to share resources and responsibility are displayed in Canada's health care system, and have been reflected in the modifications and major reforms made to the system since its inception. The system has been and continues to be modified as the country's population and circumstances change, and as the nature of health care itself evolves.
Canada's publicly funded health care system is best described as an interlocking set of ten provincial and three territorial health systems. Known to Canadians as "medicare," the system provides access to a broad range of health services.
Thanks to immigration, Canada's labour force continues to grow by a small amount every year. If it weren't for immigrants, employers would have trouble finding enough qualified workers to fill available jobs. This is because Canadians are living longer and having fewer children. More people are retiring, and there are fewer students in schools. As a result, the pool of Canadian-born existing and potential workers is limited.
Immigrants contribute to our economy, not only by filling gaps in our labour force and paying taxes, but also by spending money on goods, housing and transportation.
Source : #Immigration Matters: Canada's immigration track record (www.canada.ca)June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day!
The year 2021 marked a particularly special milestone as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Policy.
Source : Canadian Multiculturalism Day (www.canada.ca)