Canada Spends $275M on Rejected Asylum Seekers' Health

Canada Spends $275M on Rejected Asylum Seekers' Health

Author: The Daily News Now! April 24, 2026 Duration: 1:28
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Canada spent over $275 million on health coverage for rejected asylum seekers over a decade. The Interim Federal Health Program covered costs from 2016-2025. MP Bailey criticized the spending, arguing rejected claimants shouldnt receive better care than citizens. Immigration Minister Lena Diab defended the program, noting a drop in asylum claims and the introduction of Bill C-12 to block claims from those who arrived over a year ago. Starting May 1st, users will face a 30% co-pay on extra services and a $4 fee per prescription to trim costs. These changes aim to tighten immigration policies as claims trend down, but the debate on who benefits from Canadian health dollars continues.

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