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The Health Care Renewal Accord 2003.  
Canada's First Ministers agree to a new health plan to improve access to quality care for all Canadians.

 



Employment insurance (EI), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and more require federal government support. Finance Canada has a role in providing advice in these areas and in the financial support of federal social programs. 

* Canada Health and Social Transfer (February 2003).
* Federal Investments - 2003 Accord on Health Care Renewal
* Recent Federal Investments in Health, Post-Secondary Education, Social Assistance and Social Services (September 11, 2000).
* Securing Canada's Retirement Income System (April 23, 1997).
* Sustainable Development Strategy.
* Transfers and Ontario - Frequently Asked Questions (April 4, 2000).

Technical Backgrounder

  
* Federal Support for Health Care: The Facts (October 2003).
* The Fiscal Balance in Canada:  The Facts (September 2003).

Related Links

* Actuarial Reports: includes access to reports on the Canada Pension Plan (Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada).
* Canadian Economy Online
* Canada Pension Plan - current information (Human Resources Development Canada).
* CPP Investment Board: information on the management of CPP assets.
* Employment Insurance - current information (Human Resources Development Canada).
* Federal Contributions and Deductions Associated with the Canada Health Act (Health Canada).
* Financing the Canada Pension Plan: archive illustrating the process by which the future of the CPP was secured.

Last Updated: 2003-10-14

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