Immigrants to Face Tough Test; HIV, Hep B Exams for Newcomers [to Canada]

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Immigrants to Face Tough Test; HIV, Hep B Exams for Newcomers [to Canada]

Ottawa Sun (www.canoe.ca/ottawasun) (12/04/00) P. 16

The Canadian government reportedly will soon start testing immigrants for HIV and hepatitis B, and individuals found infected with either disease will not be allowed to enter the country. Immigrants to Canada are already prohibited entry if they test positive for active tuberculosis or syphilis. According to a report in the Toronto Star on Sunday, Canada also has plans for more stringent monitoring of the 1,400 overseas doctors contracted by the government to conduct the exams. Dr. Ron St. John, head of Health Canada's office of health and security, said that Canada, the United States, and Australia will start using the same designated physicians, so if one country discovers evidence of corruption or wrong- doing, the doctor will not do business will any of the three nations.
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