Criticism of Bill C-12 grows over risks to the health of refugees and migrants
Paloma Martínez Méndez, RCI/CBC
“People faced with the choice between buying their medicine and feeding their children will choose to feed their children,” warns Dr. Tatiana Freire Lizama, criticising the changes to the Interim Federal Health Program for refugees.
Bill C-12, officially titled the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, was introduced by the government as a measure to strengthen the immigration and asylum system. According to the official text, it includes new measures regarding eligibility for asylum claims and changes to the management of immigration documents and information.
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