> Before you all go thinking that two people get great health care
> coverage for $1400/year, the last time we discussed this, I pointed out
> that these premiums are _in addition_ to the estimated $0.43/$ of income
> taxes that go to the health program. So ... it's quite a bit more than
> $1400. If your dad is above median, he's probably in the 45% bracket or
> so, so figure in addition to the $1400 about 25% of his gross income.
>
> It's true: you don't have to pay for stealth bombers in Canada, but
> although the health care coverage is comprehensive, it isn't, uh, cheap.
>
for that he gets lifetime full health care ,not just for the duration of his employment.and that most probably includes state pension.
Gary? ride si sapis