| Mr. Figueroa in court. Photo Credits: The Gazette, Les Bazso, PNG |
I have recently been made aware of this video from October 4th, 2010. It is an excellent portrayal of the basic facts of Jose's case for those whom are still unaware of this issue.
This video details the support that Jose has received from from his Pastor Karl Keller, who says he would be ashamed to be Canadian if a model Canadian citizen such as Mr. Figueroa were to be deported. UBC Latin America Expert Prof. Mac Cameron explains that Jose's political activity can only be fully understood within the context of an intensely violent and repressive military regime which would kill politicians from the Left, thereby alienating them from the opportunity to exercise any active voice in El Salvadorian politics. Conservative MPP Mark Warawa urged Public Safety Minister Vic Toews to consider a "ministerial exemption" for Mr. Figueroa for the sake of his BC born children, whom would have to try to survive without his income, but more importantly would be missing their father from their lives. Mr. Warawa said "Canadians should not be forced to leave Canada." Indeed they should not!
Click here to see the video report by CBC Reporter Chris Brown.
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