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Refugees vs Pensioners: The Assistance DebateJanuary 8, 2006 - 12:00am
The Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives writes a response to a mistake which appeared in the Toronto Star. The newspaper wrote that an adult refugee recieved more than twice the amount of monthly assistance than is given to a pentioner. Refugees actually recieve much less money per month than pentioners. Instead of competing for the government funding they need, these two groups should join together to work for social justice. ( categories: News | Canada | Immigrants & Refugees | Seniors/Elders )
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