It is very distressing to hear the story of Oscar Vigil being deported from Canada. I am completely against this un-Canadian injustice and will give my support by signing the petition. I wish success in the legal efforts to halt the government’s action – and that this family remains united in Canada.
Jacqueline Hanley
This situation is outrageous. Surely, the minister will agree and allow him to stay in Canada. If not, then Canadians will know that this government has no compassion. My prayers are with Mr. Vigil and his family.
Judy Hunter
Please let Oscar stay in Canada. He is no treat to Canada. This law was not mean for such a person as Oscar. Nelson Mandela would fall within this bill. This is unjust.
Catherine Carroll
Canada needs talented, conscientious citizens like Oscar Vigil.
Karen Lynn
I strongly support Oscar on his claim for Canadian Citizenship. He is a good man, a recognized Hispanic leader, an excellent professional and a good family father.
Jose Linares
I have known Oscar for several years and know him to be a productive member of his community, a dedicated family man, and a hard working person who’s full of life and compassion for others. Oscar has significantly integrated himself into Canadian society, and to remove him from Canada and his family would be a great tragedy, and a loss for Canada. I enthusiastically support Oscar Vigil’s campaign to stay in Canada.
Patrick Clohessy
Oscar, your friends, relatives and people in general from El Salvador, a poor country but with much political maturity, we support you in your fight against an injustice that cannot be describe in words. To split a family (deportation) in a country like Canada, which is supposed to be a hundred thousand times better than El Salvador for its humanitarian policy, justice and equal rights… We’ll support you forever. Could the authorities be aware of what they have decided and revise their decisions.
Oscar, nosotros tus amigos, parientes y pueblo en general, desde El Salvador, un país humilde, pero con mucha madurez política), te apoyamos en tu lucha contra una injusticia, que no cabe en palabras describirla, pues una separación de familiar (deportación) en un país que se llama Canadá y que se supone que es cien mil veces mejor que El Salvador, por su política humanitaria, justicia e igualdad de derechos… Te apoyamos siempre. Rogamos a las autoridades hagan conciencia de lo que han determinado y enmienden sus decisiones.
Otto Tevez, El Salvador
My dear friend Oscar Vigil and his family had been threatened to be deported to El Salvador. It is a shame and such a waste that a country like Canada deports a citizen that since his arrival has made a significant contribution to the Hispanic Community and to this country. I am devastated having to be in a position to support a campaign that should have never existed, because very few people deserve so much privilege to live in a country free of violence such as Canada. I want to express the support from me and my family to Oscar, Carolina and their children (Frida, Larissa and Yarince, 17, 20 and 23 years old ).
Mi querido amigo Oscar Vigil y su familia han sido amenazados con ser deportados a El Salvador. Es una vergüenza que un país como Canada desperdicie un ciudadano cuyo aporte a este país y, específicamente, a la comunidad Hispana ha sido tan significativo durante todos estos años y mas vergüenza aun siento por tener que apoyar toda una campaña que nunca debió haber existido, ya que muy pocos merecen tanto el tener el privilegio de vivir en un país libre de violencia como Canada. Quiero expresar mi apoyo y el de mi familia a Oscar, a Carolina y a sus hijos (Frida, Larissa y Yarince, 17, 20 y 23 años de edad respectivamente).
Marcela Manrique
When did the Canadian Government become so cruel? Why is it so easy for some Canadian bureaucrats to deny the humanity, right to justice and right to family of the most vulnerable among us?
Michele Millard
I am writing in support of Oscar Vigil’s refugee status. I undestand that he has been denied refugee status here in Canada. I would ask the Canadian government to review his status. Should he be returned to El Salvador he would no doubt be threatened. In order to preserve the family as a whole is another reason for revisiting his case. Thank you.
Brian Swords