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What are social programs?

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Services provided by the government to reduce economic inequalities and promote the well-being of citizens

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How are social programs paid for?

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By taxes

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What are some social programs?

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Healthcare,
pensions for senior citizens, 
income assistance, education,
affordable housing, 
child protection services,
employment insurance,
child care,
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What is private health care?

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Health Care paid for by citizens

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Which type of health care does Canada have?

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Canada has public health care

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What type of health care does the US have?

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US has private health care

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What are the 3 main types if social programs in Canada?

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Health Care
Pensions for senior citizens
Income assistance

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Explain Healthcare in Canada

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All citizens receive basic health care from a system paid for by taxes.

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Who funds health care in Canada?

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The federal and provincial governments fund Canada’s health care system.

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How do provinces decide how to provide health care?

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Within the provisions of the Canada Health Act, each province decides what services are paid for by taxes.

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What legislation is involved with health care in Canada?

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The Canada Health Act

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What is provided for senior citizens in Canada?

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At age 65, all citizens who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years automatically qualify for a monthly pension, paid for by taxes.

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What act is involved in pension plans in Canada?

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Old Age Security Act

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Who receives income assistance in Canada?

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Citizens who are unable to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter receive assistance, paid for by taxes.

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Who is eligible for income assistance in Canada?

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Each province sets criteria for who is eligible to receive income assistance

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What responsibility do provinces have for social programs?

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Healthcare

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Why do provinces have responsibility for health care?

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Because it ensures citizens in different provinces can have a role in shaping health care to fit their unique views, perspectives and needs.

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What does the Canada health act outline?

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A federal law that sets out five principles for health care in Canada

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What are the 5 principles of health care?

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  • Publicly administered: run by the government for no profit.
  • Comprehensive: for care provided by hospitals, physicians, and surgeons.
  • Universal: available to everyone.
  • Portable: available everywhere in Canada, no matter where you make your home in Canada.
  • Accessible: available within reasonable time and distance.
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Who is provided with healthcare in the US?

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Citizens with low incomes receive health care paid for by taxes.

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What legislation is associated with Health Care in the US?

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Social Security Act

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How are pensions for seniors provided in the US?

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Senior citizens generally support themselves through personal savings and pension plans.

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How does income assistance work in the US?

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Citizens unable to meet their basic needs receive assistance, paid for by taxes.

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What legislation is related to income assistance in the US?

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Social Security Act (federal). Each state also has its own legislation.

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Why does the government collect taxes?
To pay for the services it provides to citizens
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Which levels of government collect taxes in Canada?
Both the federal and provincial governments collect taxes.
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What is income tax?
tax based on a percentage of a person’s income
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What is sales tax?
Tax paid at the time of buying a product or service, and based on a percentage of the price of the product or service
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What is GST?
A federal sales tax in Canada
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What does Canada's government spend the most tax money on?
Social Services Debt Other
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What does Alberta's government spend the most tax money on?
Health Education Social services
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What is the does the taxation model say?
Money from Jobs and Income - Go to taxes - Taxes go to the government - Then it goes to programs and services
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What is tax evasion?
Misrepresenting what you earn to avoid paying taxes
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What is a political platform?
describes the official policies of a political party. It reflects a variety of issues, including those linked to social programs and taxation models.
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What are the 5 main political parties in Canada?
``` Bloc Quebecois Conservative Party Green Party Liberal Party New Democratic Party ```
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What does a shift left on the economic continuum mean?
More government involvement?
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What does a shift right on the economic continuum mean?
Less government involvement
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What does the Bloc Quebecois support?
* Supports accessible health care for all citizens. | * Supports income assistance for senior citizens in financial need, beyond payments under the Old Age Security Act.
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What does the conservative party support?
Improving health care systems and taxers
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What does the Green party support?
Health Act and liveable income
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What does the liberal party support?
Health care and social programs
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What does the NDP party support?
Healthcare and lessened poverty
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What are the 2 major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
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What did Tommy Douglas?
The “father” of Canada’s health care system, he championed the idea of a health care system available to all and paid for by taxes,
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What are the requirements of joining a political party?
✓ A resident of Canada. ✓ At least 14 years old. ✓ Endorse the principles of the party. ✓ Not a member of any other political party
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What are the requirements to join a new political party?
✓ Have the endorsement of at least 250 eligible voters in Canada. ✓ Have a name. ✓ Run at least one candidate during a federal election.
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Which American political party is most like the conservative party?
Republican
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Which America party is most like the Liberal party?
Democratic

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