Canada's health care system is among the best and lowest cost of all industrialized countries. The cost of our statutory and employer-sponsored benefits is quite reasonable:
Lower medical insurance premiums are a major reason for this Canadian advantage.
The Manitoba government strongly supports the practice of prevention of illness as being more physically beneficial and more cost effective than long-term medical care. Health care in Manitoba is directing much of its attention to pro-active health care. However, when medical care is required, the major task for Manitoba Health is to ensure the most up-to-date medical services are available when and where they are needed.