India

Ray of Hope to 700 Indian Students Facing Deportation from Canada

A noteworthy milestone is the unanimous decision of a Canadian parliamentary committee to take action on behalf of the approximately 700 Indian students who are currently being deported. These youngsters were taken advantage of by dishonest education consultants in India who gave them fake college admissions letters so they could enter Canada.

The majority of the students, who are from Punjab, are now in danger of being deported when Canadian authorities determined that the letters confirming their acceptance were faked. When the students submitted their applications for Canadian permanent residence in March, the situation became public.

In a symbolic move aimed at providing relief to the affected students, the all-party immigration committee unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday urging the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to waive the students’ inadmissibility. The Toronto Star reported that the committee also called on the CBSA to explore alternative pathways for the affected students, such as humanitarian grounds or a regularization program, to enable them to obtain permanent residence in Canada.

Jenny Kwan, the lawmaker who introduced the motion, referred to the students as victims of fraud and emphasized the necessity of this initial step to prevent their further penalization. She stated, “These students, I’ve met with many of them, now are just in such a terrible state. They’ve lost money, and they are stuck in a terrible situation. And some of them have deportation orders. Others have pending meetings with CBSA.”

Liberal MP Shafqat Ali also expressed empathy for the students, condemning any exploitation of their situation and urging a focus on their well-being rather than political maneuvering. Ali, who represents Brampton Centre, where many of the affected students currently reside, acknowledged the tremendous hardships they have endured and continue to face.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser took to Twitter to address the issue, stating that the Canadian government is actively seeking a solution for international students affected by fraudulent college admission letters. He emphasized that those who took advantage of students’ aspirations to study in Canada would face consequences, while innocent victims would have their cases evaluated fairly.

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, stated that the Indian government has raised the issue with Canadian authorities. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of holding accountable those responsible for misleading the students, asserting that it is unjust to punish students who pursued education in good faith.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also addressed the matter, acknowledging the cases of international students facing removal orders due to fraudulent college acceptance letters. Trudeau clarified that the focus is on identifying the culprits rather than penalizing the victims. He assured that victims of fraud would have the opportunity to present their cases and provide evidence to support their situation. Trudeau emphasized the significant contributions that international students make to Canada and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting victims of fraud.

Additionally, the parliamentary committee passed a motion to issue a news release condemning the actions of the fraudulent “ghost consultants.” The committee also plans to conduct a study over two meetings to investigate the targeted exploitation scheme experienced by Punjabi international students. Furthermore, the committee has decided to request briefings from Minister Sean Fraser, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, and their respective staff members on the situation.

The unanimous decision of the Canadian parliamentary committee has given hope to the 700 Indian students facing deportation. It signifies a collective effort to rectify the injustice they have experienced and find a fair resolution for their future in Canada.

(This story has not been edited by Bharat Express staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Bharat Express English

Recent Posts

Indian Navy Successfully Conducts Anti-Ship Missile Drills, Reaffirms Combat Readiness

This anti-ship firing drill re-validated the readiness of the platform, systems, and personnel for executing…

37 mins ago

From Apples To Saffron: PM Modi Celebrates India’s Agricultural Innovations

PM Modi praised India’s environmental achievements and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative during…

57 mins ago

Market Outlook For Next Week: Key Domestic And Global Cues To Watch

Next week, several major companies, including Adani Green, Adani Total Gas, KPIT Tech, TVS Motors,…

60 mins ago

Hrithik Roshan And Saba Azad Enjoy Cosy Lunch Date In The US With Sophie Choudry

Hrithik Roshan flew to the US to attend a fan meet-and-greet event as part of…

1 hour ago

PM Modi Honors Dr Kasturirangan’s Visionary Contributions To ISRO & Education

In the 121st episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi honoured Dr Kasturirangan for his…

3 hours ago

PM Modi Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack In Mann Ki Baat; Vows Harshest Response

PM Modi reaffirmed that justice would be served and emphasised national unity in the fight…

4 hours ago