Focusing on Tommy Douglas's life, the book explores the development of universal health coverage in Canada, known as Medicare. It delves into the historical context and key milestones that shaped this pivotal aspect of Canadian society, highlighting Douglas's significant contributions and the broader implications for healthcare access in the country.
This book provides insight into how the Canadian health care system is financed and organized, how it has evolved over time, and how well it performs relative to peer countries.
The book delves into the life of Max Aitken, a prominent Canadian financier known for his business savvy and charm. It explores his entrepreneurial journey, particularly through his main venture, the Royal Securities Corporation. Gregory Marchildon provides a thorough analysis of investment banking and financial capitalism during the Laurier era, while also examining the interplay between Canadian politics and imperial ideology leading up to World War I. Aitken's influence and the economic landscape of his time are key focal points.
For the first time, government guides have been enhanced in this easy-to-use book that better allow all paddlers--from the beginner to the advanced--to plan their trips through the rivers and lakes of North-Central Saskatchewan.
This collection fills a serious gap in the existing literature by providing a comprehensive policy history of Medicare in Canada.