let them stay week, day three: actions in several cities

We enter Day Three of Let Them Stay Week with anger, sadness and renewed determination. We are angry that the Harper Government is defying democracy and human compassion, frustrated that a few judges in the federal court are allowing them to do so, and determined to keep up our fight until we win.

As you've heard, war resister Chris Teske was granted a three-day extension so that he can depart Canada from a border crossing closer to his home. It is possible there will be some kind of relief between now and Friday, his deportation date, but unlikely.

We are still waiting to hear the court's decision on stays of deportation for Cliff Cornell and Kim Rivera.

If you live in or near Toronto, London or Vancouver, you can attend a Let Them Stay Week event tonight. Go here for details. People are also leafletting and organizing vigils in many other cities, from St. John's to Nanaimo. Get in touch with your local peace group for details.

Tonight, in Toronto, come out to Parkdale to show support for Kim Rivera and her family, Patrick Hart and his family, and Dean Walcott.

Parkdale Friends of War Resisters Community Event
May Robinson Manor, 20 West Lodge Ave, 6:30 p.m.
Featuring Local Member of Parliament Gerard Kennedy, and war resisters Kim Rivera, Dean Walcott & Patrick Hart

The Campaign is also holding a press conference this morning, so stay tuned.