May 26, 2021 | Understanding the Intersection of Health and Immigration Law

May 26, 2021 · English · 1 hour · Free

This webinar focuses on the intersection of immigration law, health, and mental health. We will provide a broad overview of various immigration pathways such as refugee claims and humanitarian applications, the relevance of applicants’ health and mental healthcare conditions and needs, and eligibility for federal and provincial healthcare programs based on legal status.

Learning objectives

• Understanding of various immigration pathways
• The impact of the applicant’s health on the application process
• Criteria for eligibility for federal and provincial healthcare program

Audience: Healthcare and settlement practitioners

Speakers

Nicholas Hersh
Staff lawyer at Community Legal Services of Ottawa; Professor of the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program course at the University of Ottawa: Faculty of Law

Laïla Demirdache
Staff lawyer at Community Legal Services of Ottawa; Member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers’ Budget Implementation Act Working Group