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federal government: The Federal Court hearing in Toronto opens just the latest chapter in the ongoing legal debate over whether those awaiting a decision on their refugee claim ought to have all of their health care costs paid by the Canadian government. Refugee health care advocates criticize government inaction The federal government court-case losing streak Refugee health care temporarily restored in most categories Federal government to appeal ruling reversing 'cruel' cuts to refugee health , according to CBC. What was put in place as a result of that decision doesn't comply with the original ruling by Federal Court Justice Anne Mactavish, said Lorne Waldman, the lead lawyer for the refugee claimants and doctors behind the case. The Conservative government is continuing to violate a Federal Court ruling that affirmed the right of refugee claimants in Canada to access health care services, lawyers are set to argue Tuesday. The regime that being challenged was put in place in November, after the court ruled that a massive overhaul of the program undertaken by the Conservatives in 2012 was unconstitutional and demanded a fix. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.