Canadian-born father Sulemaan Ahmed and Khadija Cajee are seeking answers why their six-year-old son, Ahmed Syed Adam Ahmed belongs on a travel security risk list. Both parents were fuming after their son was tagged as "Deemed High Profile" or DHP.
Sulemaan and his son were about to travel to Boston to watch the annual NHL Winter Classic but was put on hold at the Toronto Pearson International Airport after Ahmed Syed's name appeared on the travel security risk list. Irked father took to Twitter to raise his concern about his son's flight status.
"Why is our (Canadian born) 6-year-old on 'DHP' no-fly list? He must clear security each time," the father tweeted on his account to Air Canada on New Year's Eve. He then posted a photo from the airport, showing that his son's name was labeled DHP.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale promised the family that he will review the matter and will update them soon. "Canadians expect their government to deliver on two vital imperatives -- namely, keeping them safe while safeguarding their values and this country's fundamental character," Goodale said as per the The New York Times report. "That is our constant goal," he added.
Perplexed mother Khadija, who is from South Africa, said that her husband and son were both born in Canada. And despite the fact that her son is Canadian, she explained that they always have had trouble booking their son online -- needing to secure special clearance for him every time they go to the airport. Having that said, she then assumed that her son probably shares the same name with someone who should be on the list.
Cajee also said that she is currently discussing the matter with the Member of Parliament, Jane Philpott later this week. While the matter is about to be discussed with her group, she is hopeful that the government would think about her son's rights and protect him accordingly.
