Right now Canada is discriminating against people with Down Syndrome by denying a family from Costa Rica permanent residency because one of their children has the condition.
The Montoya family have lived in Canada for years, as Philipe Montoya, the father is a tenured professor at York University. Despite having paid taxes and their son not needing any extra help from the health care system, the family was denied residency because of the "the potential burden the child would place on the health care system."
Canada needs to recognize that people with so-called disabilities are, and can be, contributing members to society. This discrimination based on ability is uncalled for and must be stopped. The Montoya family needs to be granted their permanent residency
Sign now to stand for the rights of all immigrant families with members with Down Syndrome. By signing today you are sending a strong message that you know people living with Down Syndrome are positive and contributing members of Canadian society and must not be denied entry based on their chromosomes.
To the honourable John McCallum,
As a person who believes in the rights of people of all abilities I demand that you immediately grant permanent residency to the Montoya family who have recently been denied because of their son having Down Syndrome.
People with Down Syndrome are, and will continue to be, contributing members of Canadian society. The Montoya family are tax payers and deserve the same rights of Canadians, including their permanent residency.
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