Companioni v MCI 2009 FC 1315 Medical Inadmissibility cost of prescription drugs

The court set aside a decision that the applicant was inadmissible on medical grounds. The applicant's had HIV and required prescription drugs whose cost could be covered by the ontario drug plan. They indicated that they would not access the plan. The court held that their intention to not access the plan was a relevant consideration and that the officer ought to have given the applicants' an opportunity to address any concerns about their plans.