The beneficiary attendant, Amélie Mafogué-Tadié, received MP René Villemure at her workplace two months ago, when she was threatened with expulsion from the country, and thanks to him obtained a reprieve in extremis from 60 days when she was just boarding the plane.
“I live my life as before, no more stress,” said the beneficiary attendant at Résidence La Liberté.
“It touches me a lot, because she contributes in an environment that is essential for a job that is invaluable. We try to have a happy ending every time. This is not always possible. But this file, we worked hard, “said René Villemure, Bloc Québécois MP for Trois-Rivières.
On January 12, the beneficiary attendant was forced to leave her life of the past five years behind her and return to Cameroon, where her sexual orientation puts her in danger.
A few minutes from being deported from Canada, she had obtained a 60-day reprieve from the Department of Immigration. Two months later, the attendant is still grateful, live from Canada.
“Wherever I go, residents and my colleagues tell me: ‘we’re sending you positive vibes. We’re glad you’re here.” If I can put a note from 1 to 10, I am at 10”, she commented.
Amélie Mafogué-Tadié’s file is however still undervalued. She applied to obtain permanent residence status on humanitarian grounds, and the MP for Trois-Rivières assured that the file was under procedure and that a verdict would follow in the coming months.
At Résidence La Liberté, his work is more than appreciated and colleagues even continue to follow his immigration file. Moreover, several other foreign workers are regarding to join the team.
Meanwhile, Amélie Mafogué Tadié is concentrating on her work which she loves and her priority remains the well-being of her residents.
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