From Vancouver to St. John's, healthcare workers, refugee advocates, and community members are taking public action in 11 Canadian cities, coast to coast, to demand the federal government reverse its cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) before they take effect May 1. FCJ Refugee […]
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From Vancouver to St. John's, healthcare workers, refugee advocates, and community members are taking public action in eleven Canadian cities, coast to coast, to demand the federal government reverse its cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) […]
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Healthcare providers, refugees and community members called today in Toronto on the Canadian federal government to reverse cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) refugee healthcare coverage.
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A large group of protesters is gathered in front of the constituency office of Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz. They are holding numerous signs with slogans such as "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE," "CARE NOT CUTS," and "REFUGEES ARE WELCOME HERE." In the center, a man kneels while playing a small drum. The office features a large red sign with the MP's name and contact information, and several protesters are holding a large banner in the foreground that reads "HEALTH FOR ALL."
A crowd of people in winter coats and hats is gathered outdoors for a demonstration. In the center, a person holds a prominent white sign with red and black text that reads, "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW." Another person nearby wears a blue beanie and a keffiyeh. The background shows building storefronts and a tree with bare branches, suggesting a cold-weather protest.
Two women are holding signs that say "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW" while standing outdoors. The woman on the left wears a brown coat and sunglasses, while the woman on the right has short blonde hair and wears a black jacket. A third person, partially visible on the right, also holds up a sign. In the background, there is a building with a white-framed window and a graffiti-covered wall.
A row of protest signs is displayed on a black barricade. The signs feature the Liberal Party of Canada logo (a red "L" with a maple leaf) and a portrait of a man in a suit (Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney), both accompanied by "speech bubbles" or red stop signs that read "ACCESS DENIED." Behind the signs, the lower half of several protesters is visible, including two individuals wearing white lab coats and blue medical scrubs.
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NO CUTS TO CARE. TAKE ACTION:
✅ Sign the Migrant Rights Network (MRN) Petition:
https://migrantrights.ca/actionslist/stopifhpcuts/
✅ Sign the Canadian Medical Association Petition:
www.cma.ca/get-involved/health-advo...
✅ Sign the […]
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A woman in a tan winter coat and a knit hat speaks into a blue microphone outside a building. Standing behind her are three women, two of whom are wearing white lab coats over blue scrubs, and one in a black puffer jacket. On the wall behind them, several posters read, "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW." In the foreground, signs with a red "L" and a maple leaf (referencing the Liberal Party of Canada) feature the words "ACCESS DENIED" inside a red octagon.
A woman in a purple headband and sunglasses holds a sign that says "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW." She stands in front of a red banner with large white letters that says "STOP THE CUTS." Behind her is a large window display for Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz, showing her name, phone number, and social media handles alongside a large portrait of her.
Two women hold a large red banner that reads "Healthcare FOR ALL!" in bold white letters. They are standing on a sidewalk in front of a building with signs and a payphone. To the right, another woman holds a bright yellow sign that says "REVERSE THE CUTS NOWWW......!!!!!!" in black marker. Other people stand in the background, including a person in a brown parka and someone partially visible with a blue sign.
A row of protesters stands on a sidewalk holding various handmade signs in front of Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz's office. The signs feature slogans like "Healthcare for All," "HEALTH CARE FOR ALL," and "REFUGEES ARE WELCOME HERE." In the background, a large red banner reads "STOP THE CUTS," and several printed posters on the office window say "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW."
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»» These cuts take effect May 1, 2026, and will immediately harm refugees, who are already struggling to meet basic needs, like food and housing. These co-payments function as a denial of care - refugees’ health will worsen, more individuals will […]
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A large group of protesters, many wearing winter clothing, are gathered closely together, holding various hand-drawn and printed signs. The signs feature slogans such as "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE," "CARE NOT CUTS," and "REFUGEES ARE WELCOME HERE." In the foreground, two women hold a large banner that partially reads "HEALTH." The atmosphere appears determined and active, with several individuals looking towards the camera or speaking.
A man in a black puffer jacket speaks into a blue microphone during a protest. Beside him, a woman in a white lab coat holds a sign that reads "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW." Multiple identical signs are posted on the wall behind them. To the right, another woman stands with her head bowed, holding a hand-drawn sign that says "HEALTH CARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT."
A woman wearing a white lab coat and glasses speaks into a blue microphone while holding a piece of paper. She is standing outdoors with several other women, some also in lab coats or medical scrubs. Behind them, several posters are visible with the text "STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTHCARE: HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NOW." A red banner and a poster of a woman's face are also in the background.
Two men stand outdoors during a protest, holding large, hand-drawn signs. The man on the left has long dark hair and a beard, holding a white sign that reads, "LIBERALS, YOU ARE TURNING TORY BLUE!" in red and blue letters. The man on the right wears glasses and a parka, holding a bright blue sign that says, "Liberals, Liberals, WE SEE YOU! You are turning Tory Blue!" with small question marks and a dotted arrow pointing downward. Both men are dressed in winter coats, and a brick wall and a window with a "HEALTH" sign are visible in the background.
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Today, FCJ Refugee Centre joined healthcare providers, refugees and community members to call on the federal government to reverse cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) refugee healthcare coverage. The federal government has cut 15% of the […]
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Poster with a yellow background. At the top, bold black text reads "RALLY FOR REFUGEE HEALTHCARE." Below this, a red tilted rectangle features the words "NO CUTS TO CARE!" in large, white, stylized font with black shadows. A black banner underneath says "No to IFHP refugee health cuts" in white text. The bottom section lists event details: "FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 12 PM–1 PM" at "MP Julie Dzerowicz's Constituency Office 1202 Bloor St W, Toronto (Bloor & Dufferin)."
The federal government is planning cuts to refugee healthcare starting May 1. Join healthcare providers and community members to urgently call on the government to reverse the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) refugee healthcare coverage […]
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