As you know, in my opening statement I certainly expressed my regret for the ordeal that both he and his family endured as a consequence of this. More broadly, as our minister stated before the committee and as was reiterated by another member of the government yesterday, the broader issue of an apology by the government is under consideration in the context of the negotiations with Mr. Arar and his counsel on an overall settlement.
On October 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.