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We don’t often talk federal politics on Apt613, but we thought this topic was important because it’s not just about politics, but also human rights. When the Canadian government announced it was implementing cuts to health insurance for refugees, it created a big backlash among many groups – from new Canadians to the healthcare community. The government has thus far stood by its plan. The changes have been described by civil society organizations like Amnesty International as “unconstitutional” and falling “short of international legal requirements with respect to human rights and refugee protection.”
Today, June 17th, is the National Day of Action to show that Canadians will stand up for the most vulnerable among us. We’re happy to feature, as our video of the week, a performance by Ottawa poet Ikenna Onyegbula – 2009 & 2010 Canadian team Poetry Slam Champ, 2011 & 2013 Canadian individual Poetry Slam Champ and 2012 Ottawa Capital Slam Champ – on the rights of refugees.
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