Federal Health Program: Saskatoon

Chemotherapy Dept: The province will pick up the tab for chemotherapy for a man seeking asylum in Saskatoon. The man says he fled Pakistan when he was persecuted for his Christian faith, according to CTV. Ottawa quietly introduced changes in the spring to the Federal Health Program, which cut drug, dental and vision care for refugee claimants. These cuts were highlighted in a recent mail out by Saskatoon area MP Kelly Block. The mail outs triggered protests, saying the language was inappropriate and offensive and premier Wall called Ottawa s decision to deny chemotherapy to a refugee in Saskatoon un-Canadian. Now, the Province of Saskatchewan is stepping up to the plate. Shortly after arriving however, he was diagnosed with cancer, and the federal government refused to pay for treatment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.