Hi Leon, PMM, Scylla,
Seeking your advice.
As the family PR cards are due to expire on September 2018, we have decided to move on June 2017. The move to Canada was delayed due to the sickness of parents who passed away on December 2015 and July 2016. My wife get pregnant and her delivery was expected on June 2017. Based on that we moved to Canada as planned. But my wife did not accept to deliver with male obstetrician as the two midwives entities are fully booked in Mississauga. My wife’s decision was based on religious, cultural, tradition and personal preferences. We returned back!
My wife decided to return back two weeks after arrival as a doctor of her own gender is an option which is not available overall Canada. We miss guided before the move and no clear information was available on this instance in any site. The two hospitals in Mississauga decided not to accommodate my wife’s preference when it is based on her deeply rooted religious and cultural background, personal preference and past one visit experience with a male doctor. Asking for a doctor of a particular sex in these hospitals overly rigid over the psychological preference of my wife which might affect her situation, feelings, emotions, etc. during delivery time. I am not a lawyer to interpret the Canadian acts, Canadian personal and privacy act, Canada Charter of rights and freedom or any other acts that give the Canadians and residents the right to challenge hospitals.
Nevertheless, other factors may be considered in our case as we are stateless family holding travel documents and in principle we falls under the mandate of UNHCR if we are outside certain region!. The best of interest of children with refugee status. Family support during the sickness of parents especially with my situation as I am the eldest son!
I am not sure if I consult a lawyer can consider my case as a strong case to present to CIC or whether crossing the US border to Canada with our fourth child who do not have a PR might be another solution. ! May be...
I am aware of other option to move alone and wait till I meet the residency obligation, but this will put the kids in a situation to loose their PR as they will be with their mother. Secondly, the scenario of splitting the family is not an option for us.
Appreciate your advice.