This refugee to Canada got free therapy to help recover from violence. Now, critics say new co-pay fees will cut that line for others
- Posted on February 18, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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This refugee to Canada got free therapy to help recover from violence. Now, critics say new co-pay fees will cut that line for others

Starting on May 1, sponsored refugees and asylum claimants will be asked to pay 30% of the costs of services including counselling and physiotherapy.