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Old 05-13-2012, 09:22 PM   #10
Sr. Mints
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Originally Posted by STeeLy View Post
I don't tend to get into political debates.

But... isn't it that refugees in Canada used to get free healthcare, free dental and free optical? (There might be more?)

Legal immigrants to Canada only get basic healthcare.

Now, I'm not saying strip healthcare from refugees altogether, but they definitely should not get MORE than legal immigrants.

I'm ok with refugees having basic healthcare. If you give refugees more, I think the legal immigrants that have just landed should also get more.
It's my understanding that refugees only get free services for one year upon entry, but I see your point.
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