Organizations and members of parliament gathered in front of federal Immigration Minister Mark Miller's office on Saturday morning to block the immediate deportation of a worker and trade unionist.
“Because it is a tragedy and a complete injustice [c’est] A hard worker, essential worker in hospitals during the pandemic, contributed to Quebec society, worked, active, engaged in Quebec society, integrated in Quebec society, appreciated by all,” said Alexandre Bowleris, the new Democratic MP for Rosemont-La Petite-Patri, in a press release. said during the meeting.
Shaitan Rajbrohit came to Quebec as an asylum seeker in 2019. She quickly became involved in the community, whether as an essential worker during the pandemic or as a volunteer at her neighborhood food aid station.
“I have seen Shaitan's tireless work defending rights in Quebec, whether through his contribution as an essential worker during the Covid-19 pandemic or his involvement as a volunteer at Parc-Extension in my constituency. How do our governments recognize its contribution? We're kicking him out! This is unacceptable,” underlined Andrés Fontecilla, Unity MP for Laurier-Dorion.
If he still has some difficulty expressing himself in French, he, among other things, has campaigned for the Amazon workers' union in Quebec and understands Moliere's language well.
“I feel my work in Quebec is not over. I have so much more to do! Also, I have a job. My boss supports me and wants to keep me. He needs me. I am asking for nothing but to continue my career here,” concluded Shaitan Rajburohit.
– Anne-Sophie Jobin, with information from TVA Nouvelles
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