I do not remember precise details, but I am sure that in a general sense, when I was briefed by the commissioner and others when I became Minister of Public Safety, I was told of concerns in relation to Mr. Arar being a person of interest. And I think I would have been told the fact that there were others. For example, as Mr. Justice O'Connor points out in his testimony, the reason it appears Mr. Arar was a person of interest was because of some of his associations. I think that general factual context was provided to me.
On November 28th, 2006. See this statement in context.