On Canada Day, a family fights a deportation order

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As many celebrate Canada Day, a family of six is fighting to stay in Canada. The Lindo family came to Canada from Jamaica five years ago, after George Lindo faced political persecution and repeated attempts on his life. Their claim for humanitarian and compassionate grounds has been denied.

George's son Tamarri is a track and field standout at York University, and is currently competing to qualify for Canada's Olympic team. The deportation threatens to end his Olympic hopes.

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More on the family's story:

CBC News - Toronto track star with Olympic dreams faces deportation.

The Hill Times - One family’s fight to stay in Canada while feds mull making it easier for undocumented people to gain status.

CTV News- He had dreams of running for Canada in the Olympics, then he learned his family would be deported.

SportsMax - Olympic hopeful Tamarri Lindo faces deportation to Jamaica amidst Olympic dreams.

Change.org - Stop the Unfair Deportation of Tamarri Lindo.