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Commission of Inquiry into
the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar (Arar Commission):
Report of the Events relating to Maher Arar |
| Commissioner Dennis O’Connor’s public report
on the events relating to Maher Arar was released on September 18, 2006. In a
three-volume document, the Commissioner presents the factual analysis of the
case surrounding Maher Arar and submits 23 recommendations to the government.
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The three volume set is comprised of:
- Analysis and Recommendations
- Factual Background - Vol I
- Factual Background - Vol II
On Maher Arar, the Commissioner comes to one
important conclusion:
“I am able to say categorically that
there is no evidence to indicate that Mr. Arar has committed any offence or
that his activities constitute a threat to the security of Canada.
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Among his recommendations, Commissioner O’Connor
addresses many issues such as: the RCMP’s national security activities,
the information sharing practices of other government agencies; some
recommendations touch upon the investigative interaction with countries with
questionable human rights records as well as the issue of Canadians detained in
other countries; some recommendations concern the need for Canadian agencies
engaged in national security investigations to have clear policies and more
training on issues of racial, religious or ethnic profiling.
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Commissioner also recommends that the Government of Canada assess Mr.
Arar’s claim for compensation in light of the report’s findings and
respond accordingly. |
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