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Maher Arar Is Not A Terrorist: Apology From Canada PM

January 26th, 2007 by Terry

Harper’s apology ‘means the world’: Arar

“On behalf of the government of Canada, I wish to apologize to you…and your family for any role Canadian officials may have played in the terrible ordeal that all of you experienced in 2002 and 2003,” Harper said.

Canada compensates man U.S. deported to Syria

NEW: Maher Arar: The struggle to clear my name has been long and hard
• Arar will receive a reported US$8.9 million compensation from Canada
• Prime minister formally apologizes for role in Arar’s deportation
• U.S. deported Arar to Syria; Arar says Syria tortured him

Anyone else want to see a blockbuster movie made from this story?

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