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Look forward to being a part of this training webinar later this month where we'll discuss the Interim Federal Health Program, including some of the pandemic's impact. #IFHP #cdnrfg
“Feds boost health care funding for refugee claimants by $283 million.” Glad to have had the opportunity to share some of our research findings about refugee claimants’ experiences with the #IFHP since the program’s restoration in 2016. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
Today, I was privileged to interview a refugee claimant living with HIV. It took him 3 months and a whole lot of self advocacy to find a family doc willing to take on #IFHP patients. In that spirit, thought I’d repost this year-old op-ed: #cdnrfg
“Four myths about Canada's border crossings,” by Sadrehashemi & Waldman. #cdnrfg
El Salvador woman launches challenge to Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement.
#cdnrfg
Less than 1/2 of refugee claims being heard on time; statutory timelines for refugee hearings "unrealistic." #cdnrfg
Canadian health care is failing our refugees. via @HuffPostCanada #cdnrfg
In honour of late Prof. Nicole LaViolette: Refugee board creates guidelines for deciding #LGBTQ claims. #cdnrfg
As #refugees in Canada have healthcare restored today, it's time to push onward with #Health4All. #cdnimm #cdnrfg
An important myth-buster: Refugees to Canada do NOT get more government support than senior citizens #cdnimm #cdnrfg
Insightful advice from @thechaiyun & @DonaldGalloway for the new immigration minister. #cdnimm #cdnrfg
Restoring #refugeehealth care a "no brainer," says new Minister @JohnMcCallum. #cdnimm #cdnrfg #IFHP
Amazing colleague @bondjk demands answers from PMO on its involvement in the #SyrianRefugees files. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
Fantastic toolkit explaining #refugeehealth care in Canada, incl. application & billing procedures. #cdnrfg #cdnimm
Ottawa’s lack of transparency leaves refugee sponsors in dark. #cdnrfg
Icelanders’ generosity to #SyrianRefugees puts Canada’s response to shame. via @TorontoStar #cdnrfg #cdnpoli
"Canadians are anxious/willing to help alleviate the suffering of refugees; they just need gov to let them." #cdnrfg
Overemphasis on credibility during asylum process forces #LGBT claimants to produce highly personal info. #cdnrfg
Thinking about sponsoring refugees to Canada? uOttawa's Refugee Sponsorship Support Program is here to help! #cdnrfg
Fact check: federal #refugeehealth cuts download costs onto private sponsors. #cdnrfg #IFHP
Canada's response to #refugeecrisis must include attention to #refugeehealth. My op-ed @fullcomment: #cdnrfg #IFHP
Syrian refugees asked researchers from @UTLaw IHRP: "Where is Canada?" via @EmbassyNews #cdnrfg #cdnimm
Something for Canadian politicians to ponder: Favouring Christian over Muslim #refugees is bad for everyone. #cdnrfg
.@ratnaomi outlines 4 steps to facilitate #SyrianRefugees' resettlement in Canada. Where is political will? #cdnrfg
Govt's internal poll shows most Canadians opposed cuts to #refugeehealth. #cdnrfg #IFHP
Canada is flouting moral and legal duty to protect refugees; we can/must do better, says @LobatLB & Waldman. #cdnrfg