[mobglob-discuss] Fwd: [NoOneIsIllegal-Tor] URGENT: Let them Stay! Phone/Fax/Email in Support of Family Facing Deportation

[Graeme Bacque]

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Subject: 	[NoOneIsIllegal-Tor] URGENT: Let them Stay! Phone/Fax/Email in 
Support of Family Facing Deportation
Date: 	Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:07:53 -0400
From: 	Krista Johnston <kristarj at yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: 	NoOneIsIllegal-owner at yahoogroups.com
To: 	nooneisillegal at yahoogroups.com
References: 	<614018CE-4AC6-48E8-A44A-C766A90B4B0C at yahoo.ca>



> Support Non-Status Family Facing Deportation
> Demand that Solberg LET THEM STAY!
> Thursday June 29th at 10am
> Federal Court - 330 University Ave (just north of Queen St. W)
>
> The family whose case has motivated a great deal of organizing in 
> support of non-status families is facing imminent deportation on July 1st.
>
> Lawyers & supporters went to federal court on Monday to request a stay 
> of removal until the family's Humanitarian and Compassionate claim 
> could be heard.  A decision is expected Wednesday afternoon.
>
> Regardless of the decision, we will be gathering in support of the 
> Lizano-Sossa's and all non-status families on Thursday at federal 
> court.  If the decision is positive we will be there to celebrate.  If 
> it is negative we will be there to support the family and to demand 
> that Immigration Minister Monte Solberg grant permanent residency to 
> the family (information on the phone/fax/email campaign is below).
>
> Please come and bring banners, flags, placards, signs to show your 
> support.
>
> toronto.nooneisillegal.org
> nooneisillegal at riseup.net <mailto:nooneisillegal at riseup.net>
>
> *Phone/Fax/Email Campaign in support of Lizano-Sossa Family*
>
> The situation facing the Lizano-Sossa family was brought to federal 
> court today, as lawyers argued that the family should be allowed to 
> stay in Canada until their Humanitarian and Compassionate claim has 
> been heard. 
>
> A decision is expected by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 28th.  
> In the meantime, the family's supporters are targeting Federal 
> Immigration Minister Monte Solberg, demanding that he use his 
> ministerial discretion to grant the family permanent residency, as 
> requested by MP Boris Wrzesnewskyj with the support of Liberal and NDP 
> members of Parliament.  
>
> Background on the family's case and a sample letter are available below.
>
> Contact Federal Immigration Minister Monte Solberg
> Phone (613)992-4516
> Fax (613)992-6181
> Email: solberg.m at parl.gc.ca <mailto:solberg.m at parl.gc.ca>
>
>
> *Background*
>
> The situation facing the Lizano-Sossa family was brought to light when 
> the family's two school-aged children were abruptly pulled out of 
> their Catholic high school by immigration officials and taken with 
> their mother and grandparents to the Rexdale Immigration Holding 
> Centre.  Due to the public outcry led by their peers at Dante 
> Alighieri Catholic School, communnity organizations, members of No One 
> is Illegal—Toronto, education unions, and MPs from the Liberal and NDP 
> caucuses, the family was released from detention. They were given an 
> ultimatum to leave the country by July 2nd and return to Costa Rica. 
>
> Over the past number of years, the Lizano-Sossa family has forged 
> deep community roots. In fact, their two year old daughter was born 
> here in Toronto.  Kimberly and Gerald, the family's school-aged 
> children, have excelled academically and are important members of 
> their school and church communities. Likewise, both parents have been 
> important community members, working steadily since their arrival in 
> Canada. The father of the family works within the local construction 
> industry and has hired several employees. This family`s 
> case highlights the gaps in Canada's immigration system, and 
> specifically the lack of a means for working families to gain 
> permanent and secure residency here.
>
> *Sample Letter*
> please send a copy of your letter to nooneisillegal at riseup.net 
> <mailto:nooneisillegal at riseup.net>
>
> Federal Immigration Minister Monte Solberg:
> Phone (613)992-4516
> Fax (613)992-6181
> Email: solberg.m at parl.gc.ca <mailto:solberg.m at parl.gc.ca>
>
>
> Dear Minister Solberg,
>
> I am writing to express my support for the Lizano-Sossa family, and to 
> ask that you use your ministerial discretion to grant permanent 
> residency to this family, as requested by MP Boris Wrzesnewskyj with 
> the endorsement of Liberal and NDP members of Parliament.
>
> The Lizano-Sossa's are an exemplary family.  The parents have made 
> important contributions to Canada's labour market, the school-aged 
> children are excellent students and key members of their school 
> communities, and they are all important members of broader communities 
> here in Toronto.  Their removal to Costa Rica would have a deep and 
> negative impact on all members of the family.  
>
> I am particularly concerned about the impact of this disruption on the 
> family's three children, the youngest of which (2 year old Joshlynn) 
> was born in Canada.  After being picked up by immigration authorities 
> at their school and held in immigration jail, I feel that these 
> children have been through enough hardship and that they should 
> finally be granted some sense of permanency in their lives.
>
> The fact that the Lizano-Sossa family is currently facing deportation 
> is an embarrassment.  Their situation highlights the limitations of 
> Canada's immigration system, which makes it impossible for working 
> class families to gain secure and permanent citizenship in Canada.
>
> Your intervention in this case is of the utmost importance.  I am 
> asking that you make it possible for this family to stay together in 
> Canada.
>
> Signed,
>
> (please include your address, affiliation and/or title)
>
> www.toronto.nooneisillegal.org
> nooneisillegal at riseup.net <mailto:nooneisillegal at riseup.net>

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