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    • Law and Medicine
    • Human Rights Law
    • Immigration Law

    Background:

    • Irregular migrants face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services.
    • Nell Toussaint's legal battle illuminates systemic issues within the Canadian healthcare system.
    • Existing legal frameworks and international agreements may not adequately protect healthcare access for this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the right to life, security of the person, and non-discrimination for irregular migrants.
    • To analyze the legal and societal implications of healthcare access gaps for irregular migrants in Canada.
    • To examine Canada's international obligations concerning the healthcare rights of irregular migrants.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of Nell Toussaint's legal journey.
    • Review of Canadian and international legal precedents.
    • Examination of human rights principles and immigration policies.

    Main Results:

    • The Toussaint case reveals critical gaps in healthcare access for irregular migrants.
    • Legal challenges highlight the complexities of navigating healthcare systems as an irregular migrant.
    • The study underscores the need to address systemic discrimination and barriers.

    Conclusions:

    • Canada's healthcare system presents challenges for irregular migrants, necessitating legal and policy reform.
    • International agreements require careful consideration to ensure comprehensive healthcare access.
    • Further examination of irregular migrants' rights and societal integration is crucial.