WHAT IF OUR GOVERNMENT

OVERVIEW

• Each country will have a brief introduction
• Then three systems will be explained
• Healthcare, Education, & Job Opportunities

CANADA

• Current leading party is the Conservative Party
• Prime Minister is Stephen Harper
• Current HoC opposition is NDP
• Current Senate opposition is the Liberal Party
• Works as a Federal Constitutional Monarchy

HEALTHCARE IN CANADA

• Funded publically
• A portion of tax (13c per dollar) funds healthcare
• Some lottery proceeds go towards funding
• In certain provinces (ON, BC, AB) citizens pay for a health premium
• Income tax money goes towards healthcare

EDUCATION IN CANADA

• Almost always affordable
• Post-secondary credentials recognized worldwide
• Many options available for primary and secondary schooling
• Four year university is approximately $73 000
• Canada also offer scholarships to those who qualify

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA

• Many opportunities available to obtain a good job
• Other options are available for immigrants
• Some programs for immigrants include FSWP, PNP, & BIP

CUBA

• Communist country
• Lead by Raul Castro
• Off the coast of Central/South America

HEALTHCARE IN CUBA

• Funded publically, through taxes
• Anyone travelling to Cuba must have proper travel health insurance
• All small towns have at least one doctor that is free
• For larger towns and cities, medical centes and hospitals are available
• Communism rules state that all basic needs are provided free of charge

EDUCATION IN CUBA

• Education is free at all stages
• Students attend primary school for six years
• After secondary education, one may take pre-univeristy or technical
• Before taking university exams, one must be cleared by CDR
• Students with a good political standing are more likely to be cleared

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CUBA

• All common jobs distributed by state
• Special jobs involve large amounts of studying & industry experience
• For foreigners, obtaining work is not easy
• Small businesses are not allowed, due to state controlling all ownership

ENGLAND

• Works as a Constitutional Monarchy
• The Queen is head of state, but has little political power
• Political power falls to the Prime Minister, David Cameron

HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND

• Healthcare is mainly provided by the NHS
• NHS provides free healthcare
• Many organizations make up NHS, such as charities
• The NHS is funded by taxes with a fixed budget
• The NHS operates seperately from the Department of Health

EDUCATION IN ENGLAND

• Education is divided into two stages
• Teachers are addressed differently in the two stages
• Most schools require uniforms
• After secondary, a higher education is available, but genrally untaken

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGLAND

• Many jobs available if one has all requirements
• Some jobs need more studying than others
• All different jobs can be attained by citizens and foreigners

UNITED STATES

• Runs on a Presidential System
• Has political parties, but they do not influence the President
• Current President is Barack Obama

HEALTHCARE IN THE USA

• Insurance is available, but very expensive
• Many Americans are part of public health programs
• One of these programs, Mecicaid, provides care for low-income families
• Medicare provides care and perscription drugs for seniors, or those with disabilties

EDUCATION IN THE USA

• No national education system
• Individual states have different systems
• Each state has its own Department of Education and education laws
• Every state has control over subjects, requirements, and funding

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE USA

• For citizens, employment is simple
• Many careers available
• For immigrants, they must apply in certain locations

CONCLUSION

• I believe that Canada should not change
• What do YOU think?