Medicine plays an important role in the immigration process. A disease or disorder which would cause an abnormally high cost on the Canadian Health services would make an applicant inadmissable on medical grounds.

Immigration Minister Kenny has recently closed a legal loophole. So-called "caregivers",(e.g. "nannies"), would stay for two years, then apply for Permanent Resident status. They could then bring their children to Canada even if their medical condition would normally block an application.

Some enzyme deficiency diseases , e.g. FABRY  can cost up to $300,000 yearly for enzyme replacement therapy over a 40-50 year life-span. A total of about $12,000,000 + general medical costs..

The new decision will cause fiscal failure for many  "Immigration Consultants" who limited their practices to
bringing "caregivers' to Canada. (see ICCRC).