Frame for every other browser. The Canadian Health Coalition is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Canada's public health system for the benefit of all Canadians. Founded in 1979, the coalition includes groups representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals across Canada. Out of hospital means out of medicare.
Drugs is the one area of health care spending that is out of control.
The federal government's extension of monopoly patent protection for brand name drugs through Bill C-91 is largely to blame for soaring drug costs. Because the effects are likely to be irreversible, the British Medical Association has called for a moratorium on genetically modified food until its safety is demonstrated.