HLTH273 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Public Safety Canada, Health Canada

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Health Studies
• Course: HLTH273
• Professor: n/a

Document Summary

The federal government possesses little power over the healthcare of canadian individuals and absolutely no legal power over health care in provincial and territorial jurisdictions. The federal government also provides leadership advice and direction on healthcare issues on national and international front. International issues require health canada to interact regularly with global organizations, particularly the who. Health canada"s detailed mission statement: includes information about its purpose values and activities. The ministry manages funding policies and oversees the transfer of money and tax points to the provinces and territories for health education and social programs. Health canada is responsible for healthcare coverage for members of the royal. Canada issues travel alerts and warnings for areas where health issues present cause for concern the ministry also participates in producing and implementing national campaigns for health promotion and disease prevention, such as active lifestyle and anti-smoking campaigns.