Survey responses are provided from a national perspective and do not necessarily reflect the situation in a single province or territory. The roles and responsibilities for Canada's health care system are shared between the federal and provincial/territorial governments. Provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the management, organization and delivery of health services for their residents. Basic primary health care coverage in Canada is the equivalent of all medically necessary services (physician and hospital) Canadians receive from their publicly funded health care system known as Òmedicare.Ó As the Canadian health system is based on need rather than an ability to pay, it is fair to say that all Canadians have coverage for their basic primary health care needs. 