Health Policy in Canada

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Canadian Scholars
11 June 2026

Social welfare & social services; Social law; Health systems & services; Medicolegal issues

Health Policy in Canada, Third Edition provides a clear, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to the constantly evolving landscape of Canadian health policy. Written by leading scholar Toba Bryant, this text guides students through foundational policy models, the organization of health care delivery in Canada, and the social, political, and economic forces that shape policy development.

Thoroughly updated, the third edition reflects major legislative and system-level changes, including COVID-era measures, emerging national pharmacare efforts, and the shifting role of the private sector. Expanded coverage addresses mental health, Indigenous health, and immigration and refugee health, ensuring readers understand the current and future challenges facing Canada's health systems.

Designed for accessibility, Bryant blends research, case studies, and real-world examples with strong pedagogical features, including critical-thinking questions, recommended readings, and online resources. Suitable for nursing, health sciences, social work, medicine, and public health programs this edition is an essential classroom resource for anyone seeking a deep yet understandable overview of health policy in Canada today.

By: Toba Bryant
Imprint: Canadian Scholars
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: Third Edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781773385310
ISBN 10: 1773385313
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface to the Third Edition Chapter 1: Introducing Health Policy and Policy Studies Chapter 2: Ways of Knowing: Health Policy and Health Studies Chapter 3: Theories of Public Policy Chapter 4: Understanding Policy Change Chapter 5: Influences on Public Policy Chapter 6: Overview of the Canadian Health Care System Chapter 7: Health Care Reform in Canada Chapter 8: Canadian Federalism, the Canadian Social Union, and Health Policy Chapter 9: Health and the Canadian Welfare State Chapter 10: Markets, Neoliberal Global Capitalism and Health Policy Chapter 11: The Future of Health Policy in Canada

Toba Bryant is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Her areas of interest include health and social policy, globalization, the health of Canadians, social determinants of health, and urban health.

Reviews for Health Policy in Canada

""The strengths of the book are its targeting of a Canadian health care policy audience and its emphasis on using case studies of actual policies to illustrate the various theoretical perspectives. The focus on the relationship between health and social welfare is also a strength."" —Paula Goering, Section Head, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health