*STATEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH LAIBAR SINGH*
The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) would like to state its support of Laibar Singh in his efforts to remain in Canada. We stand in solidarity with and admiration of the courageous and non-violent actions of Mr. Singh's supporters in ensuring that Mr. Singh was not unjustly deported on December 10th. We urge the Canadian Government reverse its decision to deport Mr. Singh. SCM Canada stands alongside the many other individuals and organisations supporting Laibar Singh; the treatment he is receiving concerns Canadians of diverse backgrounds, not just the South Asian community.
As Christians dedicated to working toward a more just society we are saddened by our government's actions in this case and strongly urge that Mr. Singh be allowed to stay in Canada and continue to receive the support he needs.
_Resolution passed by the SCM Canada National Board, December 16, 2007._
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The Student Christian Movement of Canada, founded in 1921, is a
student-led grassroots social justice movement. Our mission is to build ecumenical communities which engage the prophetic teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We include people of many beliefs and backgrounds.
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The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) would like to state its support of Laibar Singh in his efforts to remain in Canada. We stand in solidarity with and admiration of the courageous and non-violent actions of Mr. Singh's supporters in ensuring that Mr. Singh was not unjustly deported on December 10th. We urge the Canadian Government reverse its decision to deport Mr. Singh. SCM Canada stands alongside the many other individuals and organisations supporting Laibar Singh; the treatment he is receiving concerns Canadians of diverse backgrounds, not just the South Asian community.
As Christians dedicated to working toward a more just society we are saddened by our government's actions in this case and strongly urge that Mr. Singh be allowed to stay in Canada and continue to receive the support he needs.
_Resolution passed by the SCM Canada National Board, December 16, 2007._
*ABOUT SCM CANADA*
The Student Christian Movement of Canada, founded in 1921, is a
student-led grassroots social justice movement. Our mission is to build ecumenical communities which engage the prophetic teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We include people of many beliefs and backgrounds.
*ABOUT THIS CASE*
* More information available from No One Is Illegal-Vancouver
* YouTube news clip:
