The True Post (Web News)A Toronto-based pastor and her two daughters have been ordered to leave Canada, sparking grief and outrage within their local community. The family, who have lived in the country for several years, have been active members of their church and local charitable initiatives, earning the love and respect of many residents.
The deportation order was issued earlier this month after the family’s application for permanent residency was rejected on procedural grounds. Despite community petitions and appeals to federal immigration authorities, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has scheduled the family’s removal in the coming days.
The pastor, originally from an African nation (name withheld for privacy), came to Canada seeking safety and a better future for her daughters. She has been leading a small church in the Greater Toronto Area, offering spiritual support and aid to newcomers, refugees, and low-income families.
“This is not just about losing a pastor — we are losing a pillar of our community,” said one church member during a vigil held outside the family’s home. “She and her daughters have touched countless lives. We can’t believe this is happening.”
Local residents, human rights groups, and faith-based organizations have rallied to halt the deportation, citing the family’s deep integration into Canadian society and the risk they may face if returned to their home country. A petition has garnered thousands of signatures, and several local politicians have called on the immigration minister to intervene.
Supporters argue that the deportation contradicts Canada’s values of compassion and inclusion. “This is a family that deserves to stay,” said a community organizer. “They work, they volunteer, they give back. We should be protecting people like them — not sending them away.”
The family has made a final appeal to the federal government, hoping for a temporary stay or a compassionate review of their case. As the deportation date approaches, anxiety and heartbreak ripple through the community.
For many, the case is a painful reminder of the complexities and rigidities of Canada’s immigration system and the human lives caught in its machinery.
