Interim Federal Health Program and Guelph Community Health Centre

Conservative government: The event marked the fourth national day of action on the issue. "In 2012 the federal Conservative government announced a series of sweeping changes to the Interim Federal Health Program , which provides health insurance for refugees in Canada," Dr, according to Guelph Mercury. Lori Hasulo told the crowd. About 25 people gathered at the Guelph Community Health Centre to highlight deep cuts to the health services refugees are eligible for. All refugees except government assisted ones lost access to vision, emergency dental and medication coverage. Hasulo, who works at the Guelph Community Health Centre, said the cuts may actually cost the government more money in the long run. "It is more cost effective to provide preventative health care for refugees than to wait until people are seriously unwell. Refugees from countries the government deemed safe lost all coverage including emergency care. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.