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Canada's Conservatives demand review of health program for asylum seekers amid rising costs and pending claims.
Canadian Conservatives are calling for a parliamentary review of the Interim Federal Health Program, citing a quadrupling of costs since 2020—from $211 million to $896 million in 2024–25—with projections of $1.5 billion annually by 2028–29.
The motion seeks to restrict non-emergency health benefits for asylum seekers appealing rejected claims, mandate annual reporting on program use, and limit supplementary services.
The federal government is implementing a 30% co-pay for supplemental care and a $4 prescription fee starting May 1, part of a plan to achieve 15% savings over three years.
The program’s beneficiary count rose to about 624,000 in 2024–25, with over 300,000 asylum claims pending.
Los conservadores de Canadá exigen una revisión del programa de salud para los solicitantes de asilo en medio del aumento de los costos y las reclamaciones pendientes.