Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Frequently asked questions:
The refugee system

Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Will the refugee have to pay any costs?

Refugees are usually eligible for a loan by the Government of Canada to pay for their medical examinations overseas and their transportation to Canada. For more information on the loans program, consult the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program handbooks in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

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