I was surprised by Harper's rather sudden turn, as he has been kinda quiet on this for some while now and is blunt to the point reply to the Big Guy down south.

Well, I guess at this point Harper (to survive politically) he has to disassociate himself from Bush somewhat ... with Bush just a tread distance away from being impeached.

All politiking aside, this apology from the Canadian government is well deserved for Arar .... and yes dianavan ... hat's off to his wife who has been relentless in her securing her husband's freedom.

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