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Two years later, reconciliation must include access for proper health coverage for indigenous peoples

With the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program from Health Canada, some 824,033 indigenous peoples are eligible for coverage, however, the coverage is limited compared to the insurance provided to veterans.

Opinion
BY PHIL FONTAINE
June 5, 2017

Opinion | BY PHIL FONTAINE | June 5, 2017

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Two years later, reconciliation must include access for proper health coverage for indigenous peoples

With the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program from Health Canada, some 824,033 indigenous peoples are eligible for coverage, however, the coverage is limited compared to the insurance provided to veterans.

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