Federal Government and Eva Szajko

Eva Szajko: Recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, Eva doctor says she needs to begin treatment immediately, but in 2012, the Federal Government made the decision to stop funding health care services for failed refugee claimants, according to CTV. Trela is representing Eva for free, and is applying to have her accepted under humanitarian grounds, which would give her access to health care. The process takes approximately 30-42 months, time Eva simply doesn t have. Her only other option is to pay out of pocket for her health expenses and Eva Szajko and her husband fled Hungary 4 years ago. They are parents of a toddler, and they have been working as dishwashers in Edmonton to make ends meet. The Szajko have been fighting for refugee status, but so far their claim has been denied. Now Eva is fighting an even tougher battle. We have a big battle ahead, Eva lawyer Simon Trela says. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.