Health-Care Coverage and Refugee Claimants

refugee claimants: In a surprisingly strongly worded statement Friday, the federal court ruled Ottawas cutbacks to health-care coverage for refugee claimants are unconstitutional because they constitute cruel and unusual treatment, according to The Star. We remain committed to putting the interests of Canadians and genuine refugees first, he said in a statement and The Federal Court decision to strike down Ottawas cutbacks to health-care coverage for refugee claimants is just the beginning of what could be a long judicial battle. The decision was quickly lauded by many, including the Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers and Justice for Children and Youth groups that, along with two refugee claimants, challenged the law. But within hours Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said Ottawa would be appealing the decision. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.