The motion covers rejected refugee claimants who decide to appeal the decision, which represents an even longer process. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDuring question period Tuesday, Rempel Garner said since 2020, 86 per cent of failed asylum claimants remain in the country. The Liberals have claimed once a refugee claimant is rejected, their work permit and their health care is cancelled. Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre asked Prime Minister Mark Carney if he would reverse the policy of free health care for rejected refugee claimants. In response, Carney said applications from new refugee claimants have gone down since he took office last year and his government is taking steps to remedy abuses in the system.

Source: National Post February 25, 2026 00:28 UTC