A Sri Lankan family in Montreal that is set to be deported tonight is hoping for a last-minute reprieve from Ottaw, The Star reported.
The Lawrence family arrived five years ago as refugee claimants and have since found either jobs or academic success.
But the family members’ refugee claims were not approved and they’re scheduled to be flown back to their home country Sunday evening.
Several federal and provincial politicians as well as Amnesty International have called on the Canadian government to grant the family a reprieve.
Quebec’s immigration minister has also issued them selection certificates that could pave the way to permanent residence if they’re allowed to stay.
Their lawyer says the family still fears persecution in their home country and they’re holding out hope until the last minute.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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