Which of the following is true about the cost of health care in Canada?

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The supplementary health care benefits funded by the provinces vary across the country. While all Canadians have access to basic medical care, the specific services covered by government-funded plans can vary by province.

Answer: B
 The federal government does not administer all Canadian health care through the Canada Health Act. While the Act sets the criteria for the provincial health care plans, the individual provinces are responsible for administering their own plans.

Answer: C
 Health care costs as a portion of revenue are not growing minimally over time. In fact, health care costs continue to rise faster than inflation, and are becoming an increasingly significant portion of government spending.

Answer: D
 Approximately 70% of funding for health care comes from public sources, such as government taxes and transfers. Private health care plans account for a smaller portion of funding, with the remaining costs covered out-of-pocket by individuals.

Which of the Following Is True About the Cost of Health