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Federal authorities cancel Edmonton mom's removal from Canada hours before she boards plane

CBC Canada · September 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Federal authorities cancel Edmonton mom's removal from Canada hours before she boards plane

In an email, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said Halima Abdi’s application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds passed eligibility requirements on Sept.

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Federal authorities cancel Edmonton mom's removal from Canada hours before she boards plane

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