Under the CHA, what responsibility does NOT belong to provincial governments?

Under the Canada Health Act (CHA), the responsibilities of provincial governments primarily focus on the administration and delivery of healthcare services. One of the key areas governed by the CHA includes ensuring that the healthcare provided is publicly funded and accessible to all residents.

Provincial governments are in charge of funding allocation to hospitals, which involves determining budgets and ensuring that hospitals operate within those financial parameters. They also have the authority to regulate healthcare professions, ensuring that practitioners meet required standards and licensing criteria to safely deliver care. Additionally, provinces are responsible for the regulation of hospitals themselves, which encompasses compliance with standards and policies, governance structures, and operational guidelines.

Worker's compensation, on the other hand, falls outside the purview of the CHA and is generally managed under separate legislation. It is designed to provide financial support to workers who experience job-related injuries or illnesses, thus being a distinct responsibility that does not relate directly to the delivery of healthcare services under the CHA. This delineation serves to clarify that while provinces handle numerous aspects of healthcare delivery and oversight, the realm of worker's compensation is governed under different legal frameworks and is not a healthcare service regulated by the Canada Health Act.