Health Care in Canda

Canada’s Health Care System: One-Tier versus Two-Tier

The concept of whether Canada has a one-tier or a two-tier health care system is a difficult question to answer primarily because there are no clear definitions classifying their distinction. A one-tier system is one that offers its citizens public access to health care. Ideally, the underlying presumptions are that people are able to get free, and equal access to health care. On the other hand, a two-tier health care system offers its citizens an option of public or private health care. The Canada Health Act publicizes that Canada has a one-tier system. However, many Canadians are infuriated that they are not given an option in regards to their health care. Many Canadians believe that it truly has a two-tier health care system because people are not given an equal opportunity for free health care. Countries around the world that have used a two-tier system have proven to be successful, and in time, Canada will in all prob...