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In question period on justice, Warren Steinley of the Conservatives asked about the decision granting a stay of deportation to Jaskirat Sidhu, who was convicted in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, saying the harm to victims and their families was not properly considered and asking whether the government would appeal and let families participate in the case. Minister Gary Anandasangaree expressed condolences to the affected families, said the Federal Court decision was made by a judge on the evidence before him, and said the government would review the decision and continue supporting the families.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Warren Steinley

Conservative

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“Jaskirat Sidhu was convicted of causing the deadly Humboldt Broncos crash, but the government paused his deportation. The decision did not properly consider the harm to the victims and their families. I want to know if the government will appeal this decision and let the families take part in the case.”
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Mr. Speaker, Jaskirat Sidhu, a non-citizen, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, yet, yesterday, he was granted a stay of deportation. The psychological and physical harm to the Humboldt Broncos victims and their families was not adequately considered in the stay decision. My question is for the Minister of Public Safety: Will the Liberals appeal this decision and allow the victims and their families to be interveners?

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“I am sorry for the families who were hurt. A judge made this ruling based on the evidence, but we will review it and keep supporting the families.”
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Mr. Speaker, let me first express my deepest condolences to the families impacted by this horrific act. The decision of the Federal Court yesterday is that of a judge who, based on the evidence in front of him, made that decision. Having said that, we will review the decision and we look forward to supporting the families in every way we can.

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