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Department of Justice

STATEMENT BY JUSTICE MINISTER ROB NICHOLSON REGARDING THE


GOVERNMENT OF CANADA'S APPEAL OF THE FEDERAL COURT’S KHADR
DECISION
OTTAWA, July 12, 2010 – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara
Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made the following statement today
regarding the Government of Canada's decision to file an appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal in
the Khadr v. Prime Minister of Canada et al. case:

“After careful consideration of the legal merits of the July 5, 2010, ruling from the
Federal Court, the Government of Canada will appeal the decision to the Federal
Court of Appeal.

“This case raises important issues concerning the Crown prerogative over foreign
affairs.

“As the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in an earlier case involving Mr. Khadr, ‘it
would not be appropriate for the Court to give direction as to the diplomatic steps
necessary to address the breaches of Mr. Khadr’s Charter rights.’

“Omar Khadr faces very serious charges, including murder, attempted murder,
conspiracy, material support for terrorism, and spying. The Government of Canada
continues to provide consular services to Mr. Khadr.”

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Ref.:

Pamela Stephens Media Relations


Press Secretary Department of Justice
Office of the Minister of Justice 613-957-4207
613-992-4621

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Internet: www.canada.justice.gc.ca

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