how does healthcare work in Canada..?

[higgy1]

Hi all

I'm an RN in England and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the healthcare system works in Canada-particularly in BC.

Is it publicly funded, like in Britain, where anyone can get any care they need?

Or is it private, where if you don't have insurance then you can only get what you can afford?

Does it vary from province to province?

Any help/clarification greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much.