Protests Erupt in Canada Over Cuts to Refugee Healthcare Program
Rallies have been held across Canada, including in Toronto, urging the government to reverse planned cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), which provides basic health coverage to refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable groups not covered by provincial healthcare plans. The protests, part of a national day of action, come ahead of changes set to take effect on May 1, which will require beneficiaries to pay $4 per prescription medication and 30% of costs for supplemental services like dental, vision, and counselling care.











