Social Studies 9: Social Programs

In this excellent video, created by an Alberta social studies teacher, you'll learn about social programs -- why we have them, why people support/oppose them, and the pros and cons of them.

An article that describes some of the federal social programs available in Canada

Why is health care so expensive? Why do countries that pay more get less?

A list of the federal social programs funded in First Nations and Inuit communities

Learn how medical care changed from a commodity to a right in Canada

This lesson plan from the Justice Education Society of BC will help students develop an awareness of how social programs developed out of organized labour action.