DATE: January 13, 2016
Many concerned Canadians, Americans and others across the globe have reached out regarding the recent issue concerning our child after my husband tweeted this message on December 31, 2015 while taking our child to the Winter Classic in Boston.
https://twitter.com/sulemaan/status/682514138573205505
Now twenty-one (21) other Canadian families have bravely stepped forward to state their Canadian children are impacted by the Air Canada DHP (Designated High Profile) list.
What can you do to help? Two things:
1. Please advise any other parents of Canadian children impacted by this serious issue to email me (cajeek@gmail.com) or to follow me on Twitter @k_cajee and then send me a direct message, so they can provide their children's names (keep strictly confidential) so we can provide them directly to Minster Goodale for immediate removal from the DHP list and demand Air Canada do the same.
2. Please email your local Member of Parliament and cc Minister Ralph Goodale to convey your concerns as a Canadian Citizen.
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Examples of letters to write / email your local MP and Minister Goodale
1. From: NAME REDACTED
Subject: DHP (no fly list) for Canadian born children
Date: January 2, 2016 at 7:29:43 PM EST
To: Rob.Oliphant@parl.gc.ca
Cc: ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca, Sulemaan Ahmed <EMAIL REDACTED>
Rob and Ralph,
I am a Canadian citizen and resident in the Don Valley West riding, who is
escalating to your attention the need for change regarding the DHP (designated
high profile) process. As per the attached media coverage
http://globalnews.ca/news/2428393/this-6-year-old-habs-fan-is-on-the-feds-
terror-watchlist/
I support my friend Sulemaan Ahmed and his family as they raise awareness and
lead the effort to change this screening process for Canadian born children.
Clearly their six year old son Adam does not pose a security risk to our country -
and has apparently been on this list since birth. I assume it is due to the fact that
he shares the same name as someone who does pose a potential threat to our
safety.
On behalf of Canadians, parents and all that is just, please amend this screening
process so that no other infant, toddler or young child and their equally innocent
families will ever have to undergo this kind of travel harassment in our fair and
free country.
Many thanks for your support and leadership on this important Canadian human
rights issue.
Sincerely,
NAME REDACTED
EMAIL TO Local MP AND Minister Goodale 1/3 - #NoFlyListKids
2. From: NAME REDACTED <EMAIL REDACTED>
Date: January 3, 2016 at 4:00:20 PM EST
To: "john.mccallum@parl.gc.ca" <john.mccallum@parl.gc.ca>,
"Jane.Philpott@parl.gc.ca" <jane.philpott@parl.gc.ca>
Cc: "ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca" <ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca>,
"justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca" <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>
Subject: Sulemaan Ahmed's son - let's do the right thing here
This situation concerning Sulemaan Ahmed’s son is totally unbelievable. I give
full marks to Global TV in Ontario for breaking this story and making it the
lead feature on last night’s 6 o’clock news (as well as their 6:30 national
broadcast).
I realize that the Liberals have just taken over the government and may not be
totally aware of this situation. But now that it has come to light, the responsibility
lies solely with the governing party.
I understand that some government officials are still on holiday but as of
tomorrow this injustice should be cleared up within 48 hours. Both MP’s involved
in correcting this situation live in the Markham (Mr. McCallum) and Stouffville
(Ms. Philpott) ridings. It’s a problem in their own backyard that they need to
rectify (permanently). I also believe that Ralph Goodale is the cabinet minister
who would ultimately decide on a means to end this ridiculous example of
injustice. Especially seeing that it pertains to an innocent six-year-old boy.
As a Canadian citizen who was born and raised here from the year 1949, I find it
frustrating and discouraging how slowly and ineptly the wheels of government
(and justice) can turn. Especially when it comes to aiding individual citizens and
taxpayers. My wife and I experienced this first hand when she had her passport
stolen in Italy a few years back. It was a horror show beyond your
imagination. We had to contact our local MP to ultimately sort the problem
out. Dealing with the Canadian embassy was my worst experience ever as a
loyal Canadian citizen. It was the only time in my life when I was embarrassed to
say that I was a Canadian.
This situation concerning Sulemaan's young son could be a first step to rectifying
the mistakes from the past. Many people here in Stouffville felt that there would
be hope for real change with the election of Jane Philpott. I trust that she and her
colleagues will do the right thing. Quickly.
Respectfully yours,
NAME REDACTED
ADDRESS REDACTED
EMAIL TO Local MP AND Minister Goodale 2/3 - #NoFlyListKids
3. From: Ian Cobb <EMAIL REDACTED>
Subject: 6 year old Adam Ahmed and travel restriction list problems
Date: January 4, 2016 at 9:36:59 AM EST
To: ""john.mccallum@parl.gc.ca"" <john.mccallum@parl.gc.ca>,
""Jane.Philpott@parl.gc.ca"" <jane.philpott@parl.gc.ca>, "Cc:
"ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca"" <ralph.goodale@parl.gc.ca>,
""justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca"" <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>
Cc: Sulemaan Ahmed <EMAIL REDACTED>
Reply-To: Ian Cobb <EMAIL REDACTED>
Dear New Canadian Liberal government,
First congrats for our majority victory.
You have a lot of work to do in repairing the global Canadian reputation,
destroyed by the Harper Gov.
STORY on CBC and news papers Jan.3, 2016
I am a 72yr. old 4th generation Canadian that loves and has served my country.
I happen to know Adam Ahmed and his wonderful family for about 10 years now
and find this story very disturbing and embarrassing.
It is one thing for my Government to error, but for this to be an on going and
continuous travel problem for this family is mind blowing.
Please take care of this 6 year old Canadian at once.
Yours truly,
Ian Cobb
ADDRESS & PHONE REDACTED
EMAIL TO Local MP and Minister Goodale 3/3 - #NoFlyListKids