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Canada Health Workers Protest Cuts to Refugee Care

4/15/2026

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  • Health workers in Canada protest cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program set for May 1.
  • Refugees and asylum seekers would pay co-payments for medications and some services.
  • Critics say the policy could deny care and raise long-term costs.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is pursuing broader budget cuts amid rising costs.
  • Experts warn these changes may worsen health outcomes and emergency care costs.