Provincial governments are primarily responsible for funding healthcare in Canada

Provincial governments are primarily responsible for funding and delivering healthcare in Canada.

Delivery

Provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the management, organization and delivery of most of Canada’s health care services, with all provincial and territorial health insurance plans expected to meet national principles set out under the Canada Health Act.

Funding

Provincial and territorial governments are primarily responsible for funding healthcare.

In 2021, they funded 78% of the cost, with the federal government providing the rest (22%) through the Canada Health Transfer (CHT).

In 2022-23, Ontario, the federal government supports 24.5% ($19.2B) of Ontario’s health sector spending.

Legislation

• Canada Health Act

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