Ottawa pauses deportation in high‑profile case
Canada paused the removal of a Montreal father and son who are recognized refugees days before a scheduled deportation, highlighting continued ministerial interventions and family‑unity tensions in enforcement. (cbc.ca)
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree authorized a one‑month administrative deferral for Montreal resident Ravi Chauhan and his five‑year‑old son, according to federal and local reporting. (cbc.ca) Chauhan says he reported to a local Canada Border Services Agency office for what he expected to be a routine check‑in before being told he faced an imminent removal order. (ici.radio-canada.ca) Family accounts and local coverage state Chauhan was held in custody for about 48 hours before being released on bail. (eawaz.com) Chauhan’s spouse is identified in reporting as a protected person in Canada, and advocates warned the removal would separate the child from his mother while permanent‑residence processes continue. (ici.radio-canada.ca) Montreal immigration lawyer Stewart Istvanffy praised the ministerial intervention but described the underlying enforcement action as “unprecedented” and urged political remedies to prevent similar spikes in family separations. (ca.news.yahoo.com) Reporters note the one‑month deferral is administrative only and will expire unless further action is taken, leaving the family’s longer‑term immigration status unresolved after the deferral period. (ca.news.yahoo.com)
