Penelakut Island and Richard Jerman

Richard Jerman: Richard Jerman, 60, who has four children and 14 grandchildren, was removed from the First Nations reserve on Penelakut Island, about five kilometres from Chemainus, by border officials on Dec. 11. Two days later, he was released on a $500 bond and issued an exclusion order the lowest level removal order. , according to Times Colonist. May said she was relieved to get the news from Alexander. I am very grateful for his understanding and decision that Richard Jerman remain permanently in Canada. A U.S.-born man who was removed from the farm on Penelakut Island where he has lived for 37 years under the threat of deportation will receive permanent residency. The office of Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander notified Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May on Friday that Jermans permanent residency application was approved in principle on Feb. 25. Barring any major health concerns or criminal conduct, the application will be approved in due course, says the email. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.