These agencies strain the public system because they cost more than our universal system does, yet we foot the bill. We have to recommit to preserving and protecting public health care before it’s too late. Canada Health ActThe Canada Health Act was passed unanimously by the Canadian Government in 1984. It transfers funds to provinces and territories and ensures that the Canada Health Act is met. We have to know where our public health dollars are going and commit to stopping them being channelled to for-profit agencies.