Canada, Immigration, and Autism

Last week we told the story of 17-year-old Lewis Crowe. Because he has autism the Canadian Government has banned Lewis from living in Canada and in order to visit the country he needs special permission from the immigration department.

The Canadian Government regularly uses the excuse that allowing entry to families of children with special needs will cause financial burden on the health system. The question that needs to be asked is is it fair? Where do we draw the line?
If someone has severe allergies will they be denied access? What about someone who had cancer? or just a history minor infections?

In case you thought this may be the exception to the rule we bring you another story of a family who has been denied entry into Canada because their child has special needs.

http://blog.friendshipcircle.org/2011/05/09/canada-immigration-and-autism-part-two/