The term “migrant” refers to foreign immigration policies in
the field of the fight against AIDS; it is not suitable for public health
issues around immigration concerning immigrants (those arriving) than those
already installed on the territory as well. This article is from the statement
of a contrast between a strong associative mobilisation around the health of
migrants in France during the 2000s and the relative weakness of the dynamics
of community organisations around this problem in Canada during the same
period. This article investigates how France and Canada, despite their
different political systems, address the challenges faced by migrants living
with HIV/AIDS from endemic countries. The objective is to analyse how
immigration policy and public health policy intersect in shaping responses to
this issue. The study relies on a comparative policy analysis supported by
documentary review and interviews with key stakeholders in both countries. The
findings highlight three main differences: (1) approaches to AIDS prevention
and care, with France emphasising coercion and control and Canada privileging
cooperation and inclusion; (2) immigration policy, which is more selective in
France and more generalized in Canada; and (3) treatment of HIV-positive migrants,
where France applies non-systematic screening while Canada has adopted
systematic screening. Despite these contrasts, two common trends emerge: first,
restrictive immigration measures reduce the rights of migrants in the field of
public health; and second, policy responses are increasingly framed through a
humanitarian lens that treats access to care as an exceptional measure for
foreigners with serious illnesses.
This convergence reveals the tension between immigration
control and health protection, and shows how both countries combine rights
restriction with humanitarian exception in managing HIV/AIDS among migrants.
Author(s) Details
Elhadji Mbaye
Département of Political Science, Gestion Berger University, Saint-Louis,
Sénégal.
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