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Public Safety Minister Recuses From Tamil Tiger Files After Constituent Mix-Up

He recused himself from all files related to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam after disclosures that the immigration case’s sponsor did not live in his riding.

Gary Anandasangaree rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree in the House of Commons on June 3. Gary Anandasangaree had previously said he was helping a constituent when he intervened in a Sri Lankan man's immigration case.
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Overview

  • Gary Anandasangaree announced his voluntary recusal from any matters concerning the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the World Tamil Movement.
  • His office clarified that the sponsor in the immigration case, Nilushie Selvakumaran, lives in Markham and is not a constituent of his riding.
  • The minister had written two support letters to the Canada Border Services Agency in 2016 and 2023 to seek a review of Senthuran Selvakumaran’s permanent-residence application.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly stated that Anandasangaree has been transparent and retains his full confidence.
  • Spokesman Simon Lafortune emphasized that providing advocacy letters for Canadians seeking family reunification is a routine responsibility of Members of Parliament.