The spouse of a former truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus incident is voicing her concerns regarding the potential deportation of her husband.
In an exclusive interview with OMNI NEWS, Tanvir Mann shared that the crash has drastically altered her family’s life. In March, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) suggested that her husband, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, be presented to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada to determine his fate regarding deportation.
Mann expressed that deporting Sidhu would have devastating effects on their family. “I am a Canadian citizen and his spouse. We chose Canada as our home long ago and no longer see India as our home,” she stated.
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Mann believes her husband can contribute positively to Canadian society, highlighting that his actions have resulted in significant loss, particularly for the hockey community. She mentioned that he has intentions of giving back if permitted to remain in Canada.
After pleading guilty to dangerous driving charges linked to the 2018 crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others, Sidhu was sentenced to eight years in jail. He was granted day parole for six months in July.
Families of the Broncos, including Scott Thomas, whose son Evan died in the incident, have written letters to the CBSA in 2021, advocating for Sidhu’s right to stay in Canada. Conversely, Chris Joseph, who lost his son Jaxon in the crash, is among those pressing for Sidhu’s deportation, arguing that the law must be upheld.
Michael Greene, Sidhu’s lawyer, indicated that a challenge against deportation has been filed in federal court, leaving many questions unresolved. If the challenge fails, the deportation proceedings will continue, but further steps could allow for an appeal on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, potentially extending the timeline by several months.
