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A B.C.-based climate activist scheduled to be deported over the weekend has had his removal stayed after federal politicians intervened in his case.

As Zain Haq’s removal date nears, he is fighting to stay in Canada. Experts and climate activists consider how the case might impact the global climate movement, as repression of activism rises.

Brent Eichler has been involved in multiple protests that disrupted Vancouver roadways

Muhammad Zain Ul Haq’s sentencing has been delayed; he has received 18 months of probation for his role in protests that blocked traffic

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Benjamin Donald Holt, 52, also hit with 60-days of house arrest

Old-growth activist Ben Holt recently pleaded guilty to mischief charges and vowed to give up his civil disobedience. “I can either continue in civil disobedience or I can continue in my marriage. I enthusiastically choose my marriage.”

A BC provincial court judge declined to grant North Vancouver Save Old Growth organizer Ben Holt, 52, a conditional discharge. Judge Gregory Rideout said it was a "significant aggravating factor" that Holt continued with the protests despite bail conditions banning him from blocking traffic.

The student who leads a network of protest groups notorious for blocking B.C. highways and bridges pleaded guilty in Vancouver Provincial Court Tuesday to mischief under $5,000 and breach of a release order.