Mr. Speaker, the opposition's attempt to portray Omar Khadr as a cherubic innocent is both premature and misdirected. The opposition deliberately ignores the reality that around the world and indeed here in Canada, individuals defined as children are capable of horrendous acts that deserve prosecution in adult courts.
With regard to the decision by the President of the United States to appoint a high-level task force of officials to consider the case, in the 120 days designated for that ruling, the Government of Canada will await its decision.