I read in the Le Monde diplomatique this morning a description of Maher Arar's case and the new rights of the Canadian Goverment. I've lost my words. I can't believe it. I always thought Canada was a cool place to live in. But now I think Canada is a kind of hell ... like my country 60 years ago. I hope citizens will stand up against this rubbish. (Comments from Sven D. in Germany)

Canada gave information to the United States on Mr. Maher Arar relating him to terrorism. This information prompted the U.S. to investigate him as soon as he came on American soil. It has not gone unnoticed to the world that , since 9/11, the U.S. has been on an aggressive pursuit to find terrorists in order to protect itself. Canada knew that Maher Arar traveled and had to know that its citizen was placed at risk for investigation.