Mr. Chairman, I shall continue my answer.
Justice O'Connor said that he could not be 100% sure of the reason why he was sent to Syria. We acknowledged that false information had been conveyed to the Americans, that while Mr. Arar was in New York, we have clearly said to the U.S. authorities that our information was wrong. We attempted to correct that information. Except for that, I have no information nor any indication on the reason why the Americans made their decision.
After we learned that Mr. Arar was detained in Syria, as Justice O'Connor said, several attempts were made to get him released. Discussions occurred between several departments here in Canada. Justice O'Connor said that all possible efforts might not have been made, that there might have been a lack of communication between departments. This is true and we shall do our best to improve cooperation between various agencies.