Tenured Professor: Canadian Values and Health Conditions

tenured professor: The current provisions on medical inadmissibility are over 40 years old and are clearly not in line with Canadian values or our government's vision of inclusion, according to Vancouver Courier. He cited the case of a tenured professor at York University who was denied permanent residence because his son had Down syndrome, and another case of a family that came to Canada and started a business, but were rejected because of a child with epilepsy. The government will no longer be allowed to reject permanent resident applications from those with serious health conditions or disabilities.article continues below Trending Stories SeaBus hero performs CPR to save fellow passenger's life Rio Theatre crowdfunding campaign makes history Transgender trailblazer considers run for Vancouver mayor's chair Roundhouse Radio CEO heartbroken' over station shutdown Most of those impacted by the policy have been economic immigrants already working and creating jobs in Canada, but whose children or spouses may have a disability, Hussen said. These newcomers can contribute and are not a burden to Canada, the minister said. The changes will amend the definition of social services by removing references to special education, social and vocational rehabilitation services and personal support services. These newcomers have the ability to help grow our economy and enrich our social fabric. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.