2000 - Canada
In 2000 the IFSW petitioned the Canadian Government after having learnt that the country intended to introduce a more restrictive policy on immigration to prevent HIV-positive persons to settle in Canada.
"Where States prohibit people living with HIV/AIDS from longer- term residency due to concerns about economic cost, States should not single out HIV/AIDS, as opposed to comparable conditions, for such treatment, and should establish that such costs would indeed be incurred in the case of the individual alien seeking residency."
OUTCOME
IFSW received a response from the Canadian Government some time after our letter was sent. The Canadian Government did not introduce mandatory testing for Migrants to Canada.
"Where States prohibit people living with HIV/AIDS from longer- term residency due to concerns about economic cost, States should not single out HIV/AIDS, as opposed to comparable conditions, for such treatment, and should establish that such costs would indeed be incurred in the case of the individual alien seeking residency."
OUTCOME
IFSW received a response from the Canadian Government some time after our letter was sent. The Canadian Government did not introduce mandatory testing for Migrants to Canada.
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