[quote=SK in CV]Canada does not provide healthcare. It has federally mandated and run health insurance, which is partially funded by each province. Some with direct payments of premiums, some with other fees and taxes. Unlike our VA hospitals, it is NOT socialized medicine. Doctors do not work for the government. The UK is socialized medicine. Not Canada.[/quote]
SK – Thanks. I was not very familiar w/Canada’s health plan, only Europe. From watching Sicko, I got the impression that Canada’s health care was similar to that of Europe. I know Italy provides healthcare to all. I’ve heard mixed things about it, but I do know there is no insurance involved. You can buy additional health insurance if you want to go to private doctors who are not government doctors.
