Health Minister Eric Hoskins and Prime Minister Stephen Harpers

Prime Minister Stephen Harpers: Bolstered by a Federal Court decision earlier this month that said Prime Minister Stephen Harpers cuts to coverage were cruel and unusual, the province is stepping up its fight with the federal government, according to The Star. This isnt about better care for our refugees, this is about the most basic services, he said, noting pregnant claimants have suffered because of Ottawas move two years ago to slash medical benefits for newcomers and Ontario is sending Ottawa the bill for the $2 million the province will spend this year on basic medical services for refugees, says Health Minister Eric Hoskins. We have a responsibility to care for all those that reside here particularly those that are the most vulnerable, Hoskins said Wednesday at the Crossroads Clinic at Womens College Hospital, which serves about 1,200 refugee patients a year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.