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Dear Prime Minister and Respected Members of the Government,
As a Canadian resident living in Alberta for the past eight years, I write to you with deep respect and heartfelt sincerity. My family and I have made our lives here — enduring countless struggles and making every possible effort to build a stable future in this beautiful country we proudly call home.
We arrived in Canada with high hopes and the determination to contribute meaningfully to society. Despite holding PhDs, finding secure employment has been a long and challenging journey. Like many other immigrant families, we faced numerous obstacles — from acquiring Permanent Residency and later working towards citizenship, to navigating the high costs of daycare, rental housing, and essential services. We have paid substantial amounts to IRCC and other institutions during this process.
After years of careful financial planning, sacrifice, and saving, we finally managed to put together the 5% down payment required to purchase our very first home — a dream we have nurtured since the day we arrived. We signed the purchase agreement in good faith, with the closing date set for September 2025.
Shortly after we signed, the government announced the First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate. While we welcome this progressive and much-needed initiative, it was deeply disheartening to learn that eligibility is currently based on the agreement date, not the closing date.
This policy detail unintentionally excludes families like ours who, due to unavoidable circumstances, had to commit to their home purchase before this announcement (which is unpredictable). We could not have foreseen this benefit, and delaying such a critical life decision was not an option available to us.
Therefore, I sincerely and humbly urge the government to reconsider the eligibility criteria and base the GST rebate on the closing date rather than the agreement date. This change would make the program truly equitable and inclusive for all first-time home buyers, including those who signed before the announcement but will not receive the keys to their homes until much later.
We are just one of many families who have dreamt of homeownership and made countless sacrifices to turn that dream into reality. Please give thoughtful consideration to this request — it would provide much-needed relief and fairness to many hardworking Canadians striving to build a life of dignity and stability.
Thank you very much for your attention and for your continued efforts to support families like ours.
With sincere hope and gratitude,
Aparna
Aparna supported: Make First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate Based on Closing Date, Not Agreement Date (Canada)These men have a right to play after having their names tarnished and careers paused during their prime years.
Lauren supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.I no longer trust the news because of how this has been handled and I know I am not alone. What has been allowed to happen to these players is not only an injustice to them. It is a betrayal of Canadian values. We must demand better, for them and for the future of our country. I wish you well with this petition and I will be sending it on to all of my friends.
Sandra supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.Brutal seeing people still hating on these guys. Anyone paying attention could see this was a farce from the start.
Noah supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.I’m a mother, and all my kids grew up playing hockey. It’s disturbing to see how false accusations can ruin young men’s lives with no consequences. This trial was a circus, and my heart goes out to these players. I hope they can return to their careers soon — they deserve that chance.
Susan supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.Thank you for starting this petition and thank you to everyone signing it. It is so sad what is continuing to happen to each of these players after being found not guilty. As an advocate for both men and women across Canada who have been or are going thru a false allegation, I’m happy to stand with each of these men.
My wife and I attended each day of the trial and heard the evidence first hand, the correct decision was made in this case. Sexual assaults do happen and we stand with those women (and men) who have been a victim. The victims in this case was each of these 5 men.
A false claim ruins things for actual victims.
Chris supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.I can’t wait to see these boys back on the ice, it’s about time!!
Jeffrey supported: Five Innocent Men. Five Stolen Careers. Let Them Play.You’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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