A deportation hearing has been scheduled for the truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash, which claimed the lives of 16 people and injured 13 others.
According to court documents, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, a 33-year-old man from Calgary, is facing deportation from Canada due to his status as a permanent resident. Sidhu was driving a semi-truck when he collided with the Humboldt Broncos team bus on April 6, 2018, near Tisdale, Saskatchewan.
The deadly crash sent shockwaves across the country and devastated the tight-knit community of Humboldt. The team was on their way to a playoff game when the collision occurred.
Sidhu pleaded guilty to 29 counts of dangerous driving causing death or bodily harm and was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2019. He was also given a 10-year driving ban.
The deportation hearing is set to take place on June 3, 2021, at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in Calgary. The hearing will determine whether Sidhu will be allowed to remain in Canada or if he will be deported to his home country of India.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has stated that Sidhu’s permanent resident status is under review due to his criminal conviction. If he is deported, Sidhu will not be allowed to return to Canada.
The families of the victims and survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash have been notified of the upcoming deportation hearing. Many are hoping for justice and closure as they continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones.
The deportation hearing is expected to be a difficult and emotional process for all those involved. The decision will have a significant impact on Sidhu’s future and the families of the victims.
As the date of the hearing approaches, the community of Humboldt and the entire nation will be watching closely to see the outcome of this tragic event.
