Join moderator Dr. Amy Zarzeczny as Dr. Greg Marchildon speaks about his most recent book – The Boundaries of Medicare: Public Health Care Beyond the Canada Health Act.
About the book: While almost all universal health coverage in Canada is provided under the Canada Health Act, there is Medicare-like coverage that is provided outside of the act. Based on a newly published book, this presentation explores health care services and coverage arrangements that predate or have developed alongside the Canada Health Act. There are parallel arrangements for workers’ compensation beneficiaries, military personnel, inmates in federal prisons, and certain classes of migrants. There are also border-spanning services for Indigenous health, one of the least understood areas. Finally, the dramatic increase in virtual health care services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and their relationship to the Canada Health Act is examined.
The Boundaries of Medicare: Public Health Care Beyond the Canada Health Act is co-authored by Dr. Katherine Fierlbeck (Dalhousie University) and Dr. Gregory P. Marchildon and is published by McGill-Queen’s University Press.
Gregory P. Marchildon is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the founding director of the North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. He is a former Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Economic History, and taught at JSGS between 2003-2015. He has written extensively on twentieth-century Canadian history and contemporary public policy including comparative health politics and policy. He is currently completing a book on the history of Medicare. A member of the Order of Canada and a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, he is an avid canoeist, cyclist, and podcaster.
Book purchasing information:
Interested in owning your own copy of The Boundaries of Medicare: Public Health Care Beyond the Canada Health Act?
Dr. Marchildon will be available to sign books during this event! Here are some options for purchasing your copy:
- Purchase through McGill-Queen’s University Press.
- Purchase through Amazon.
- Or reach out to your preferred book provider.
- You can also purchase a copy in person at the event for $30. Payment will be available via cash (exact change required) or e-transfer. Limited quantities available.
Event Details:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
4:30 – 5:30 pm – Presentation
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Reception
CB 308, 3rd Floor, 2155 College Avenue, University of Regina, College Avenue Campus
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Parking: Paid parking is available in Lot 20. Limited free parking is available along College Avenue and Wascana Drive. Please reference this parking map.
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Event Details
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- Time:
- 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM CST
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- CB 308, 2155 College Avenue Campus, University of Regina
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