What Was the Purpose of Establishing First Nations Health Authorities

question 4

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of establishing First Nations health authorities?

• A) Force the provincial governments to give up control of First Nations health care
• B) Allow regional health authorities to absorb First Nations health care
• C) Ensure the federal government would always provide First Nations health care
• D) Prepare for the transfer of control of health services to First Nations

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