Claim: An image that has circulated online for several years claims that a refugee in Canada is entitled to more financial assistance from the government than a retired citizen receives as a pension. This is false: a single refugee can receive between Can$567 and Can$751 depending on the province, whereas a retired Canadian is eligible to up to Can$1,497 in public pension.
Fact-check: No, refugees in Canada do not receive more money from the government than retired citizens
Verdict: no, refugees in canada do not receive more money from the government than retired citizens
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09