Refugee children often lose 3-10 years of education in the process of becoming a refugee in Canada. Many end up dropping out of the school system altogether. The impact of the provincial funding cuts are especially significant here as children with special needs are being forced to attend regular classes. Federal government should be setting standards particularly in the case of government sponsored refugees to ensure that they are getting the appropriate education. Individuals were frustrated in attempting to get welfare benefits for clients.
Access is very arbitrary.
Often there are delays due to lack of proper documentation. People moving between provinces are routinely denied or delayed funds, even emergency assistance. For example in Alberta, CIC will not make such a declaration unless the sponsor signs a form saying why they will not support the person. This process puts women's lives at risk. There are other legal options besides bringing a charter challenge to a higher court.