Arar Commission - Factual Inquiry

PRESS RELEASES
OTTAWA, September 6, 2007 - Maher Arar will not testify before the Commission of Inquiry - click here

OTTAWA, August 9, 2007 - Arar Commission discloses more information to the public - click here

OTTAWA, July 26, 2007 - Arar Commission will not appeal Federal Court decision on the release of public information - click here

OTTAWA, December 12, 2006 - Arar Commission recommends a new review agency for the RCMP’s national security activities, and a new review process for five other agencies - click here

OTTAWA, December 6, 2006 - Arar Commission to release Policy Review Report on December 12 - click here

OTTAWA, September 18, 2006 - Arar Commission releases its findings on the handling of the M aher Arar case
- click here

The Commissioner will convene hearings to assist him in investigating and reporting on the actions of Canadian officials in relation to Maher Arar (the Factual Inquiry), including and with regard to :

the detention of Mr. Arar in the United States,
the deportation of Mr. Arar to Syria via Jordan,
the imprisonment and treatment of Mr. Arar in Syria,
the return of Mr. Arar to Canada, and
any other circumstance directly related to Mr. Arar that the Commissioner considers relevant to fulfilling his mandate.

Last Updated: 2006-12-12