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Do refugee claimants automatically get access to our hospitals and doctors?
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October 25, 2017
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2:41Now PlayingThe short answer is yes. The CBC’s Vik Adhopia describes the different types of health benefits refugee claimants get in Canada.
Research:
The Lancet Life Expectancy and Probability of Death (2015)
Interim Federal Health ProgramSummary of coverage
Refugee advocates say health cuts having ‘brutal’ effects
Federal government to appeal ruling reversing ‘cruel’ cuts to refugee health
The Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, Daniel Garcia Rodriques, Hanif Ayubi and Justice for Children and Youth VS. Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration ruling
Liberal government fully restores refugee health care program
Consolidated Grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection ActPersons in Need of Protection Risk to Life or Risk of Cruel and Unusual Treatment or Punishment
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