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Interim Federal Health Program IFHP: Constituency

Conservative MP Dept: The Conservative MP's constituency website features a petition of thanks for Kenney for his efforts to streamline benefits afforded to refugees claimants under the Interim Federal Health Program IFHP and bring them in line with the benefits received by tax-paying Canadians, including new Canadians. , according to Montreal Gazette. The petition on Kenney's website became a hot topic on social media after it was reported by a number of media outlets and cALGARY Immigration Minister Jason Kenney raised eyebrows Monday with some seeming self-congratulation found on his web page. Kenney has been at the centre of controversy and protest over the cuts to the health program, which provides temporary health benefits to refugees until they qualify for provincial and territorial coverage. Historically, the benefits included basic medical care as well as supplemental benefits such as pharmaceutical, vision and dental care, at a level similar to that provided by provinces to people on social assistance. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.