Canada could have shown the same kind of openness as Mr. Obama. Given that Mr. Obama has decided to shut down Guantanamo Bay and suspend military commissions, would it not have been appropriate for Canada to make an effort and agree to set out a plan to bring Mr. Khadr back to Canada? From a human rights standpoint, that would be a more in line with Canada's usual approach, far more than the somewhat vengeful approach Canada is taking now.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.