Ottawa, Canada, June 12: Canadian Opposition Leader, Pierre Poilievre, is voicing his support for Indian students who are facing deportation from Canada, pinning the responsibility on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre has made it clear that he stands with these students, attributing the blame for their situation to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s management of the issue.
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Trudeau Administration Under Fire
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has taken a firm stance against Trudeau’s approach to the issue. He believes the Prime Minister has been mishandling the predicament, resulting in harsh and unjust consequences for the students who fell victim to fraudulent practices. Speaking out on Twitter, Poilievre laid blame on the Trudeau administration:
“The Trudeau government failed to protect international students from crooked scam artists. Now, Trudeau is punishing the victims by deporting the students– even those that acted in good faith & have been working & paying taxes here for years. Prosecute fraudsters. Stop the deportation. Let honest students stay, work & contribute to Canada.”
These strong words underline Poilievre’s call for the Trudeau government to step up its efforts to ensure justice for international students, protect them from fraudsters, and allow them to stay and contribute to Canadian society.
Numbers on Deportation: Separating Fact from Fiction
The issue has received significant media attention, with reports indicating that up to 700 Indian students face possible deportation over allegedly submitting fraudulent admission letters. However, the actual figure is much lower, indicating a potential disconnect between media portrayal and the reality of the situation.
Key details about these students:
- The majority came to Canada between 2017 and 2019.
- Many have completed their studies and obtained work permits.
- Others are still actively pursuing their studies in Canada.
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Indian Government Joins the Conversation
India has not been silent on this matter. External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has communicated India’s stance on the issue. He argues that it’s unfair to punish students who were misled and participated in their education in good faith:
“For some time now, there is this case of students, who the Canadians say, did not study in the college in which they should have and when they applied for a work permit, they got into difficulties. From the very start, we have taken up this case and our point is, the students studied in good faith. If there were people who misled them, the culpable parties should be acted against. It is unfair to punish a student who undertook their education in good faith.”
This comment strongly advocates for those who have been unknowing victims of deceit, emphasizing the need for just action against the guilty parties rather than the students themselves.
Gaps in Canadian Immigration System
The situation also brings into focus the gaps within the Canadian immigration system. Specific sources suggest these systemic flaws and lack of diligence allowed students to receive visas and enter Canada, despite the alleged fraudulent admission letters. This perspective further strengthens the argument against punishing international students and shifts the focus to rectifying the shortcomings within the system itself.
Canadian Authorities Acknowledge and Act
In the face of growing criticism and diplomatic pressure, Canadian authorities, including Immigration Minister Sean Frasier and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have acknowledged the issue. Both have promised to ensure fair treatment for the students.
Minister Frasier has given assurance that Canada is actively working on a resolution for these international students, who are currently living with the fear and uncertainty of potential deportation.
Diplomatic Efforts Towards Resolution
The matter has crossed international borders, with Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Punjab NRI Affairs Minister, stepping in to champion the cause of the affected international students. He has written letters to the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and the Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron Mackay. In his letters, Dhaliwal has called for a resolution to the plight of the students facing the threat of deportation.
This case continues evolving as students, politicians, and diplomatic personnel from India and Canada seek a fair and just resolution. The hope remains that the students who ventured abroad for their education will not pay the price for others’ fraudulent actions.
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