Find out how tax point transfers to the provinces and territories originated and how they continue to work by watching this multimedia presentation.  (HTML version also available)

Canada's First Ministers agree to a new health plan to improve access to quality care for all Canadians.
A 10-year plan to strengthen health care (2004)
The Health Care Renewal Accord 2003. 

Employment insurance (EI), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and more require federal government support. Finance Canada has a role in providing advice in these areas and in the financial support of federal social programs. 

	Canada Health Transfer (October 2006).
	Canada Social Transfer (October 2006).
	Federal Investments - 2003 Accord on Health Care Renewal
	Recent Federal Investments in Health, Post-Secondary Education, Social Assistance and Social Services (September 11, 2000).
	Securing Canada's Retirement Income System (April 23, 1997).
	Sustainable Development Strategy.
	Transfers and Ontario - Frequently Asked Questions (April 4, 2000).

Technical Backgrounders

	Federal Support for Health Care: The Facts (September 2004).
	The Fiscal Balance in Canada:  The Facts (October 2004).
	Total Federal Support for Health, Post-Secondary Education, and Social Assistance and Social Services (2004–05) (October 2004).

Related Links

	Actuarial Reports: includes access to reports on the Canada Pension Plan (Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada).
	Canadian Economy Online
	Canada Pension Plan - current information (Human Resources Development Canada).
	CPP Investment Board: information on the management of CPP assets.
	Employment Insurance - current information (Human Resources Development Canada).
	Federal Contributions and Deductions Associated with the Canada Health Act (Health Canada).
	Financing the Canada Pension Plan: archive illustrating the process by which the future of the CPP was secured. Policy for Supplying Actuarial Information and Services on the Canada Pension Plan (December 9, 1999).