Australia once rejected ‘feeble-minded’ immigrants. While the language has changed, discrimination remains

<https://theconversation.com/australia-once-rejected-feeble-minded-immigrants-while-the-language-has-changed-discrimination-remains-158872>

"Canada once had similar regulations to Australia, but the government
reexamined the need for them several years ago.

The government first assessed the cost impact of those denied visas, which was
found to be “minuscule” — just 0.1% of Canada’s annual health care budget.

After easing the restrictions in a trial period from 2018, the government found
the country was not flooded with the sick and disabled. In April, the changes
became permanent."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics