Committees count for something. They're where the actual work gets done.
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http://www2.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/Committee/392/FAAE/Reports/RP3572352/faaerp07/faaerp07-e.pdfTHE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
has the honour to present its
SEVENTH REPORT
Pursuant to its mandate under Standing Order 108(2), the Committee has studied the case of Omar Khadr and has agreed to report the following
... RECOMMENDATIONS
In light of these findings, the Subcommittee:
1. Recommends that the Government of Canada demand the immediate termination of Military Commission proceedings against Omar Khadr.
2. Expresses its objection to the position stated by the United States that it reserves the right to detain Omar Khadr as an “enemy combatant” notwithstanding an acquittal or the possible termination of proceedings.
3. Recommends that the Government of Canada demand Omar Khadr’s release from US custody at Guantanamo Bay to the custody of Canadian law enforcement officials as soon as practical.
4. Calls on the Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate, and, if warranted, prosecute Omar Khadr for offences under Canadian law.
5. Recommends that the Government of Canada take such measures as are necessary to ensure that possible security concerns are appropriately and adequately addressed upon the repatriation of
Omar Khadr.
6. Calls on the Government of Canada to take appropriate measures that are consistent with Canada’s obligations under Article 7 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and with Canadian law.
7. In particular, the Subcommittee calls on the relevant Canadian authorities to ensure that an appropriate rehabilitation and reintegration program is developed for Omar Khadr, which takes into account legitimate security concerns. To the extent necessary, such a program could place judicially enforceable conditions on Omar Khadr’s conduct.
It's also worth reading the Committee's findings, etc.
Oh, and of course, don't miss:
DISSENTING OPINION OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA
Yes, it was easy for the Liberal Party to oppose, when in opposition, and I realize this does not address its inaction when in power, and I don't disagree with the criticism of the Liberal Party in any way.
I'm just pointing out that parliamentarians have not been as silent as has been suggested.