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flag Canada's Conservatives demand review of health program for asylum seekers amid rising costs and pending claims.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The program’s beneficiary count rose to about 624,000 in 2024–25, with over 300,000 asylum claims pending.

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