Deck 14: Federal and Provincial Health Organizations

Question 1

Why does the Canadian federal government (through Health Canada) continue to reorganize the structures that are designed to address and support the health and well-being of Canadians?

A) To provide guidance to the provinces
B) To streamline operations and reduce waste
C) To address mental health challenges
D) To improve immigration care

Answer 1

To streamline operations and reduce waste

Question 2

Which level of government in Canada holds the primary responsibility for health matters?

A) The federal level, via the Ministry of Health
B) The federal level, via Health Canada
C) The provinces and territories
D) The municipal level, via the Public Health Agency

Answer 2

The provinces and territories

Question 3

How does the federal government in Canada most often exert influence and manage health-related initiatives and changes that are of national interest?

A) Sharing critical information
B) Global consultations
C) Financial incentives and disincentives
D) Laws and policy

Answer 3

Financial incentives and disincentives

Question 4

The move towards regionalization of health care organizational structures in Canadian provinces and territories is mainly based on which premise?

A) Removal of federal decision making in provincial matters
B) Increase in community participation and consumer empowerment, and the belief that the health care sector must have greater flexibility in responding to local needs
C) Need to address regional employment gaps
D) Encouragement of federal responsibility for health care matters

Question 5

Since 2005, regional health authorities have been consolidated in many provinces, in some cases being reduced to one health authority. What other organizational structures have emerged in addition to these changes to regional health authorities?

A) Departmental structures
B) Municipal jurisdictional structures
C) Local health zones or networks
D) Rural structures

Question 6

What is the key nature of the relationship between the federal government and provincial/territorial governments when it comes to health care and wellness services?

A) The relationship is administrative in nature.
B) The relationship is rehabilitative in focus.
C) The relationship focuses on personal health care priorities.
D) The relationship focuses on negotiating shared priorities and service financing and delivery.

Question 7

Why was the Public Health Agency of Canada formed as a national agency to foster public health across Canada?

A) To enhance the government's capacity to respond to public health threats
B) To monitor medication risks across the country
C) To oversee the regulation and distribution of therapeutic health products
D) To oversee pandemic planning across the country

Question 8

How is health care service financing generally arranged in the provinces and territories?

A) Out-of-pocket payment
B) Non-profit financing
C) Health insurance programs or subsidies
D) Provision of fully insured health services

Question 9

With the dissolution of the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada in 2017 and the formation of a new department called Indigenous Services Canada, how has the mandate for Indigenous services changed? (Select all that apply.)

A) Federal involvement in Indigenous health care is now enhanced.
B) Métis peoples are included in service offerings.
C) Socioeconomic conditions of Indigenous communities are addressed.
D) A broader view of health determinants is included.
E) Indigenous self-determination is supported and encouraged.

Question 10

In what ways is health insurance coverage provided in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

A) It is provincially or territorially administered.
B) It is available to residents on equal terms and conditions.
C) It is automatic and compulsory.
D) It covers all Canadian residents.
E) It is federally administered.