Date: April 25, 2026 l Reporter: Usman Adebayo
A Federal Court judge in Canada has granted a last-minute delay in the deportation of the truck driver responsible for the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily stopping his removal from the country.
The decision came just days before the driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, was scheduled to be deported to India, following a long legal process related to his immigration status after serving part of his prison sentence.
According to reports, the court agreed to pause the deportation to allow a full hearing of Sidhu’s legal challenge. His lawyers argued that he should be allowed to remain in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, pointing to personal and family circumstances.
Sidhu was convicted in connection with the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, one of Canada’s deadliest road accidents. The crash resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left 13 others injured after the truck he was driving failed to stop at an intersection and collided with the team’s bus.
He was later sentenced to eight years in prison for dangerous driving offences. Under Canadian law, non-citizens convicted of serious crimes may face deportation after serving their sentence.
In recent months, immigration authorities had moved forward with plans to deport him. However, Sidhu filed a legal challenge after his request to delay deportation was denied, leading to the Federal Court’s intervention.
The court’s decision means Sidhu will remain in Canada until his case is fully reviewed. Legal experts say the process could take several months before a final ruling is made.
The case has continued to attract strong public reaction, especially from families affected by the crash. While some support deportation, others have expressed different views, showing how complex and emotional the situation remains.
The Humboldt Broncos crash remains a painful event in Canada’s history, with lasting effects on families, communities, and the country’s sports world.
As the legal process continues, the court’s decision highlights the balance between immigration enforcement and the right to a fair legal review.