Truck Driver Involved in Humboldt Broncos Crash to be Deported
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, an Indian-origin truck driver in Canada, caused a tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. The incident occurred on April 6, 2018, when Sidhu failed to stop at a sign and collided with the team’s bus in Saskatchewan Province.
Deportation Decision
Canadian media reported on Friday (May 24) that Sidhu will be deported to India. The Immigration and Refugee Board announced the decision, citing serious criminality as the reason for deportation.
Legal Proceedings and Future Steps
Sidhu pleaded guilty to dangerous driving offenses and served an eight-year prison sentence, being granted full parole in 2023. Despite the deportation order, legal and procedural steps may delay his actual deportation for months or even years.
Humanitarian Considerations
Sidhu’s lawyer, Michael Greene, plans to file an application for the government to reconsider Sidhu’s permanent resident status on humanitarian grounds. Greene highlighted the medical needs of Sidhu’s child, born in Canada with health complications requiring significant attention.
Victims’ Families’ Reactions
While some families of the crash victims demanded Sidhu’s deportation, one victim’s father publicly forgave Sidhu and advocated for him to remain in Canada.