Doctors demand repeal of cuts to refugee healthcare.
from the Medical Reform Group
A group of Ontario doctors today has added its voice to calls for Jason Kenney and the Conservative Government to withdraw ill-considered reforms to the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program. This is the insurance program through which refugees and refugee claimants receive health benefits.
"It is a cruel move on the part of the government to cut health care for refugees, who are often traumatized by war and persecution," said MRG spokesperson Dr. Michaela Beder. "Refugees are among the most vulnerable people in Canada and cuts to their health care services are unacceptable."