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School community fears for student's future continued from p.6 makes the determination if an individual will be granted refugee protection. "They did have an actual, in-person hearing before a member of the Refugee Protection Division. That member would have assessed whether or not the fear they potentially face in Columbia was significant enough to say that they have a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm," he said. "And, if they feared serious harm, they would have to show that there was something specific to them and not just a harm that would be feared by anybody in the country." The notice of decision the family received states the officer finds it implausible that Juan Manuel and the family were threatened by FARC based on the evidence the family provided, saying the statement of facts is not credible. But the school community fears for the student nonetheless. "I think he's going to get lost in that society over there. There's no way out of that situation. I can see him getting depressed especially after experiencing such a great thing here in our country. And, I'm actually fearful for his life too," said Petti, who called Juan a patient, humble and dedicated young person who voluntarily helps students in his shop. Both parents work. Patricia works for a cleaning company in the GTA and Juan Manuel for an Oakville courier company where, he said, 7 | Thursday, June 13, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com I think he's going to get lost in that society over there (Colombia). There's no way out of that situation. I can see him getting depressed, especially after experiencing such a great thing in our country. And, I'm actually fearful for his life too. Leonardo Petti, "She hopes that God blesses this country and that we get a chance to stay here," Juan translated. "She's just really worried what will happen if I go back. We'd be going back to nothing considering we haven't been there in 13 years." Juan hasn't been in Colombia since he was three years old. "I've almost lived here in Canada longer than I have in Columbia. I know legally I'm a Colombian, but I don't see myself really as a Colombian citizen. I don't remember anything. I have no memory of living there," he said. "I don't really feel as though I am a Colombian. I'm just hoping to be a Canadian and have Thomas A. Blakelock teacher Co m me Auto rcia ·H l·L om ife e ·T ra ve l he's been offered a better and permanent position. The family said they're grateful for all the help they've received in Canada, noting they did not believe such provisions could be made available to immigrants like themselves, such as a country providing shelter, food, clothing, English classes and more. "Since they've helped us so much, we're so grateful that a country would extend a helping hand and help this much. We almost feel as if we are Canadian with how well we have been treated here," Juan said. Juan also spoke for his mother, who conveyed she feared going back to Colombia, a place that is tough, filled with problems and poverty and not a good place to raise a family. AMAZING RATES! Fast Service... akeith@all-risks.com Free Quotes ADRIAN KEITH 2345 Wyecroft Road, Unit 18, Oakville L6L 6L8 905.847.0400 ckeith@all-risks.com CORBIN KEITH Voted #1 Best Insurance Brokerage & #1 Insurance Broker by Oakville Beaver readers 2012 FREE INSTALLATION POOL SALE ABOVE GROUND POOLS 12' X 24' INGROUND KIDNEY SHAPED POOL INSTALLATION* OR NO PAYMENTS FOR 12 MONTHS (QAC) FREE $ INSTALLED* VINYL & FIBERGLASS AVAILABLE 24,995 15' ROUND $2299 18' ROUND $2499 12' X 20' OVAL $3499 15' X 25' OVAL $3999 INSTALLED* SPAS FROM $1,999 SWIM SPAS FROM $15,999 ALL IN STOCK PATIO FURNITURE AUTO POOL CLEANERS HAYWARD I/G POOL PUMPS 250,000 BTU POOL HEATER SOLAR BLANKETS 12' X 24' $49.99 MANY 14' X 28' $59.99 16' X 32' $79.99 MORE SIZES 18' X 36' $99.99 AVAILABLE 20' X 40' $129.99 $ A/G Pools 79 99 $ 149 I/G Pools 99 $ 299 99 $ 129999 UP TO 50% OFF 12'X24' 14'X28' 16'X32' 18'X36' 20'X40' Visit Our Showroom! 504 IROQUOIS SHORE RD UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 3K4 FACTORY DIRECT VINYL LINER SALE REPLACE YOUR OLD LINER AND SAVE BIG!! $ $ 905.815.5252 *Restrictions apply chek in-store for details. 999 1099 $ 1299 $ 1499 $ 1799