URGENT SUPPORT FOR LAIBAR SINGH, LAIBAR RECEIVES DEPORTATION ORDER FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

RALLY SUNDAY DECEMBER 2ND. 2 PM AT CITIZENSHIP OFFICE IN SURREY 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey (between 134th and 135th Street), 1 block from Surrey Central Skytrain Station

Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has informed Mr. Laibar Singh that he will be deported on Monday December 10th- ironically International Human Rights Day- after refusing his humanitarian and compassionate claim. It is outrageous that the Canadian government continues to push for the deportation of a paralyzed man who has received an unbelievable amount of support from the community and people all across Canada.

The struggle of Laibar Singh points to the systemic flaws and barriers of a fundamentally unjust system, from which victories can only be won by public struggle. The struggle against deportation and to support Laibar is not for him alone nor is it simply one case, rather it symbolizes the struggles and aspirations of his community and is part of a campaign for all immigrant and refugees who daily struggle to live with dignity. His situation reveals how hard and long racialized migrants must fight to assert their right to self-determination which the Canadian government consistently denies and instead perpetuates pain, anxiety, and violence through detentions and deportations.

We realize that this is short notice and also that there is much else planned this coming weekend, however if you are able to, we strongly encourage you to join the rally on Sunday, as well as take 5 minutes to pressure Immigration Minister Finlay.

For more information, contact noii-van at resist.ca or call 778 552 2099

PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY TO PRESSURE IMMIGRATION MINISTER FINLAY!

*** We realize that most of you are probably flooded by letter-writing campaigns or find letter-writing futile. However, in this situation, it is imperative to pressure the Immigration Minister, particularly as there is a counter-campaign that is demanding Mr. Laibar Singh’s deportation. Also, to date, it is clear that the government has been forced to respond to an unparalled amount of support and pressure and it is time that they get the message and grant Mr. Laibar Singh a stay on his deportation order.

IMMIGRATION MINISTER DIANE FINLAY
* CALL (PREFERABLE): (613) 996-4974
* FAX: (613) 996-9749
* EMAIL: minister at cic.gc.ca and Finley.D at parl.gc.ca

MINISTER STOCKWELL DAY (RESPONSIBLE FOR CBSA)
* CALL: 613.995.1702 or 250.770.4480
* FAX: 613.995.1154 or 250.770.4484
* EMAIL: day.s at parl.gc.ca or days1 at parl.gc.ca