Abstract

The global refugee crisis and the increased number of refugees seeking asylum in Canada has led the federal government to enact a series of policy reforms related to refugee healthcare coverage and spending. This paper provides a critical review of the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), drawing on concepts from social justice, migration, and market-oriented theories while examining policy rhetoric, legal ramifications, and media portrayals. The recommendations in this article aim to reduce health inequities and healthcare access barriers for the refugee population in Canada. Findings suggest Canadian federal policies have contributed to refugee health disparities.

摘要

全球难民危机和在加拿大寻求庇护的难民人数增加导致联邦政府制定了一系列与难民医疗保险和支出相关的政策改革。本文对临时联邦卫生计划 (IFHP) 进行了批判性审查，借鉴了社会正义、移民和市场导向理论的概念，同时研究了政策言论、法律后果和媒体形象。本文中的建议旨在减少加拿大难民的健康不平等和医疗保健获取障碍。调查结果表明，加拿大联邦政策导致了难民的健康差距。