Canada and Syrian Refugees

Philpott: We would make sure they get appropriate treatment, according to CTV. It would not lead to a denial as a cause in itself of being able to be accepted as a refugee to Canada, but it may delay somebody travel, said Philpott. Philpott told CTV Question Period that Syrian refugees bound for Canada who are found to have infectious diseases may face delayed entry until they are healthy enough to enter the country, but won’t be turned away. And, of course, as people arrive in Canada, there will be further screening and we’ll make sure that everyone is healthy. The minister said all Syrian refugees will undergo an international medical examination before travelling to Canada so that the government is fully aware of their health condition before entering the country. Philpott, who worked as a medical doctor before entering politics, emphasized that most of the infectious diseases that Syrian refugees could have are quite treatable. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.