Which principle of the Canada Health Act ensures that healthcare services are publicly funded?

The principle of Public Administration is fundamental in ensuring that healthcare services in Canada are publicly funded. This principle mandates that the provincial and territorial health insurance plans must be administered on a non-profit basis by a public authority. This means that the funding and delivery of healthcare services are managed by government entities rather than private organizations motivated by profit. As a result, this principle helps to ensure that all residents of Canada have access to necessary healthcare services without direct charges at the point of care, emphasizing the importance of a collectively financed healthcare system.

In contrast, other principles such as Comprehensiveness, Accessibility, and Universality focus on the scope of the services provided, ensuring individuals can access necessary medical care regardless of financial means, and that all residents are covered equally without discrimination. However, it is the Public Administration principle that specifically guarantees the funding structure and management of these services.