This is not a question, but Mr. MacKenzie kindly made reference to the fact as to whether Maher Arar could have been discussed with some other people around the cabinet table, like me. For the record, I need to mention I recused myself in all matters relating to Maher Arar, because I had acted as counsel for his family prior to my being appointed to the cabinet. Consequent upon the establishment of the commission, something that I otherwise recommended, I then immediately desisted and was not in the room when any discussion.... I left the cabinet room whenever any discussion might have taken place relating directly or indirectly to Mr. Arar.
