Canada's $722M Healthcare Spending for Asylum Seekers Revealed by PBO

A Parliamentary Budget Office report indicates that Canada allocated $722 million for healthcare services for asylum seekers in 2024-25, noting that 74,000 'failed claimants' continue to receive benefits.

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Canada spent $722M on health care for asylum seekers in 2024-25: PBO

Parliamentary Budget Office report finds 74,000 'failed claimants' still receiving full benefits of temporary federal healthcare program, a third of who wanted on removal orders

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Canada's $722M Healthcare Spending for Asylum Seekers Revealed by PBO

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Canada spent $722M on health care for asylum seekers in 2024-25: PBO

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