Mr. Speaker, the principal finding of the O'Connor commission determined that Maher Arar was an innocent person and indeed the innocent victim of American, Syrian and Canadian officials. This now warrants the following actions:
First, that the Canadian government apologize to Maher Arar and his family.
Second, that the government compensate Maher Arar for the ordeal of pain and suffering that he and his family endured.
Third, that the government object to the American government for its breach of domestic and international undertakings in the confinement and rendition of Maher Arar to Syria.
Fourth, that we protest to the Syrian government for its torture of Maher Arar.
Fifth, that Canadians officials who gave false and misleading information to U.S. authorities be held accountable.
Sixth, that the Canadian government implements all the recommendations of the O'Connor Commission.
Finally, that the lesson of this inquiry be factored into our anti-terrorism law and policy that we always comport with the rule of law while protecting our human security.