Ottawa considers tightening law as Tran walks free
The federal immigration minister says he’s frustrated at difficulties in deporting dangerous foreign criminals from Canada, adding changes to the law may be needed as lengthy delays and appeals could undermine public confidence in the system.
Jason Kenney made the remarks Wednesday — the same day alleged Calgary gang member Jackie Tran was ordered released from custody after he was granted an emergency stay of his deportation order Saturday.
Meanwhile, Calgary police are questioning whether the system reflects what the public expects, and are calling for a review to tighten what they say are legal and process loopholes that allow for multiple appeals and judicial reviews of deportation orders.
During the past 18 months, Tran’s case has woven through appeals and a judicial review and there is not yet any sense if, or when, the 26-year-old man will be deported.
“Canadians expect that people will have access to due process and judicial oversight before they’re removed from our country,” Kenney said, noting he wasn’t speaking specifically of Tran’s case. He said the public also expects “that once a decision’s been taken–that someone is a gangster or a serious criminal, and they’re a foreign citizen–that the appeals don’t go on forever.
“There has to be a point where Canada says, ‘I’m sorry, you’ve abused our generosity, you violated our laws, you pose a danger to our country, and you’re out of here.’ ”
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John Luft Says:
What a country. We can’t get rid of people like Tran and we (or at least the left) lobby the government to get people like Khadr sent back here rather than face justice outside of the country. Unbelievable.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
beentheredonethat Says:
I could tell stories that would make blood shoot out of your eyes about our refugee and immigration systems. Action talks bullshit walks Minister Kenney. Talk is cheap. Either get it done or a clear and no holds barred explanation to Canadians why it’s not going to get done. There is a virtual mountain of ammuntion to support getting it done all you’ve got to do is load it in the public information cannon and pull the trigger. Ha….when pigs fly.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
beentheredonethat Says:
“There has to be a point where Canada says, ‘I’m sorry, you’ve abused our generosity, you violated our laws, you pose a danger to our country, and you’re out of here.’ ”
Oh for the love of…….‘we’re sorry’ some foreign criminal parasite came to Canada, broke our laws, murdered, sold drugs or raped our children and we’re sorry? Just what may I ask has Canada got to be sorry about!!!!!! Literally millions of people from all over the world would give practically anything to have been offered what Canada offered this piece of sh*t got and he blew it. The ‘we’re sorry attitude’ pretty well explains the whole Canadian mindset as it pertains to those occupying our refugee and immigration systems. Wringing hands, apologies, politically correct language, guilt trips because some low life criminal has to be given his walking papers. Solution…permit years and years and multi levels of appeal. A tinge of Canadian guilt still hanging about…..solution, a Canadian taxpayer paid lawyer to fight all those years against the enforcement of our own laws. Everybody feel a little better now, a little more Canadian. Minister Kenney, please explain to me just what we have to feel sorry for?
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Cunctator Says:
I agree with both comments — if the Conservatives were serious about Immigration reform, they would have brought in legislation or promised to do so long before now. But that would mean possibly losing votes from immigrant communities and you can bet your bottom dollar Stephen “Tricky Dick” Harper won’t do that.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Jack Says:
He needs a majority. He can’t make the change we all want to see without it. That’s the bottom line.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Jack Says:
Here’s another thought. There is only one city standing in his way and we all know which one it is. My thought is that we should start to consider reducing the number of MP’s we have in a given area and we do that by changing the electoral areas.
Toronto gets one vote just like Whitehorse (and eyes pop out everywhere). I think Harper can do that without introducing a new bill. Maybe I’m wrong but Chretien screwed with the same idea — why not Harper?
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
beentheredonethat Says:
I know he needs a majority Jack, I just felt the need for a rant…I’ve seen so much of this crap. It still angers me after all these years because it is still going on today just as strong if not stronger than when me and my compatriots had to endure it.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 4:34 pm
MaryT Says:
And that is why Iggy has been ordered to try to bring about an election, they could lose the senate and a lot of important pieces of conservative legislation would become law.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Jack Says:
Well…good luck with that one.
Everyone is telling Iggy he’s an idiot and true to Liberal principles he refuses to listen.
Hello, Bob Rae.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Jack Says:
Point: The Liberals are going through a leadership crisis and it was “one, two, three” in their last gabfest. Harper should be good for another four years as the Liberals work through the same problems the conservatives know about — ten years in the wilderness.
Until they can attract someone like Frank McKenna they don’t have a hope in hell and considering who is now running their party they are in deep trouble. Self serving polls don’t count.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Cunctator Says:
He won’t do anything significant or substantive on this issue, even with a majority. Just watch and see.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Jack Says:
If you are referring to Harper I beg to disagree.
Years ago the media trumpeted “Liberal Juggernaut” as they hooted and hollered about Paul Martin (he had just stabbed Chretien and his buddies in the back and forced a resignation).
So much for that.
What you are witnessing now is a real juggernaut and if Iggy makes the mistake of calling this government based on recent polls he’s gone. He is not liked, he has no platform and “trust me” goes only so far. The Liberals robbed us — remember?
On the other hand, if Harper wins a majority this country is going to change and people are truly going to like it. You can take it to the bank.
The one thing that Stephen Harper is not is a liar. What you see is what you get. He intends to correct Trudeau’s mistakes and he’s long overdue. He’s asking Canada for the chance to make real change and I support him.
I want him to have that option because I trust him. I do not trust “Iggy” and the fools who promote him.
Posted on September 3rd, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Fay Says:
Right on Jack! I totally agree with your Canadian point of view. Thankyou for this newswatch and your common sense values.
I am also Thankful that Stephen Harper and our hard working government hang in there and are working to keep Canada strong and free.I really don’t believe that Iggy or Bob Rae have ever put in a full day of work in their lives.I am also unsure as to the real leader of the Liberal Party because it looks like Rae is calling the shots now.
Posted on September 4th, 2009 at 12:50 am