It is unacceptable that a CHILD should be held at all in Guantanamo but to hold anyone for this length of time is completely unacceptable. Let this man go back to his home country!
Jacqui Lovell - Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom
September 24, 2010

Norma Shepherd - Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom
September 24, 2010

We Canadians have a moral obligation to ensure that this child soldier is treated justly and humanely, regardless of the actions and attitudes of his family. He is a Canadian citizen. Bring him home a.s.a p. I am deeply ashamed of the lack of support by his own country except for the decision by by the Federal Court, which is being ignored. Goetz Koechlin
Goetz Koechlin - Orangeville, Ontario
September 20, 2010

Brenda Stephen - Orangeville, Ontario
September 20, 2010

Omar Khadr was 15 years old and, therefore, a child when he was arrested on January 29, 2010. Moreover, he is the only Western citizen whose country has not requested that he be handed over. It's about time that we behaved in a civilised manner and asked the U.S. government that it hand over Omar Khadr to Canada.
Franca De Angelis - Orangeville, Ontario
September 20, 2010

Khadr, under international law, must be treated as a victim, and his country must stand by him. This poor young man could be anyone and should not be abandonned by Canada.
Kerry A Marcotte - Quebec, Quebec
September 16, 2010

Try as I may, I cannot understand why Omar Khadr, a Canadian citizen is being treated, or non-treated, in this way.
Margaret McKague - Edmonton, AB
September 9, 2010

I am a Presbyterian minister in Dunnville, Ontario. I have preached in our congregation that the Omar Khadr case involves justice and that our government should quit resisting the Federal Court's order to provide a remedy for the (ongoing) violation of Omar Khadr's rights.
Mark Ward - Dunnivlle, ON
September 9, 2010

Zuha Hasan - toronto, ontario
September 7, 2010

My family and I are naturalized Canadians who are immensely proud of our adopted country. Canadian attitudes towards diversity, civil liberties and peace keeping have long been recognized and admired by the international community. Sadly, our reputation has been badly damaged by the treatment of Omar Khadr – and others – which suggests that Canadian citizenship is becoming increasingly two-tiered.
Maie Kellerman - Edmonton, Alberta
September 7, 2010

What did the US have in mind imprisoning a 15 year old in Guantanamo? His treatment there was disgusting and the US are still hiding it. He should be repatriated so that he can try to recover. Although being treated the way he has been since the age of 15 will probably have caused PTSD. It is now time for Justice for Omar Khadr.
Judy Patterson - Wallasey, nr LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE UK
September 6, 2010

As a mother of a 19-year-old son who is doing his basic training courses this summer, as part of the Canadian reserves, I am aware of, and concerned about, the justice of military commission trials. Omar Khadr, a Canadian who was 15 when captured, has the right to the protection of the Canadian government, the right to be a speedy and timely trial, and the right to be tried according to international human rights standards. I can't understand why Canada is not acting in this matter to bring Omar Khadr back to Canada. Please help.
Susan Hughes - Toronto, Ontario
August 30, 2010

Dear Prime Minister Harper, Where rights are concerned there will always be loopholes to escape them. Where the judgment of a child is concerned there will never be enough rights to excuse those who perpetrate this kind of criminal activities. I urge you to enforce all possible action for the removal of Omar Kahdr from his US imprisonment on the basis he was a Canadian citizen and under the age of adult law at the time of his apprehension in Pakistan with his father. Conveniently he is just now granted a court trial, by a military tribunal. He has been subject to torture and inhumane treatment for a minor under the Geneva Convention for the treatment of prisoners of war. Ignore this boy's plight albeit he is now an adult, and where will you go to insure the rights of others who may become in the future detained through the USA military. Sincere regards, Connie Tarling Burnaby, B.C. Canada
Connie Tarling - Burnaby, B.C.
August 27, 2010

As a CANADIAN CITIZEN Omar Khadr not only has the right to be repatriated into CANADA but he has the birth right as a human being of this country. Canada boasts about it's multiculturalism, it's freedoms and charter of rights but when the supreme court makes a conclusive judgment on a case and our Prime minister refuses to abide by the law-something is clearly wrong. As a human being, as a CANADIAN, you, Stephen Harper were voted in as an individual that would follow the law and uphold the interest of CANADIANS (no matter what creed,religion, gender or ethnicity!)
Samantha - North York, Ontario
August 22, 2010

Caleb Nault - Toronto, Ontario
August 21, 2010

The trial which Omar Khadr now faces does not meet international standards of a fair trial. The U.S. does not acknowledge nor must they that Omar Khadr was a child when arrested, reason being that the United States never ratified the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. As you know, Omar Khadr was brutally tortured while imprisoned. His statements, under torture, should be excluded from evidence, but they were not. Omar Khadr will never receive a fair and just trial unless he is returned back to Canada. As a U.S. citizen who knows how unjust our legal system is I urge you, Prime Minister Harper, to do everything in your power to have Omar Khadr returned to Canada. Thank you very much, Leslie de Taillandier San Francisco, California, U.S.A
Leslie - San Francisco, United States
August 20, 2010

Josh Moreau - Vancouver, British Columbia
August 20, 2010

Hajar Denideni - London, UK
August 19, 2010

We need to stand by our Canadian Citizens and try them under Canadian law. Omar Khadr was a child soldier - he should be dealt with keeping that in mind, and with compassion. It's a national shame that he was allowed to be imprisoned for so long.
Nicole Winchester - Toronto, Ontario
August 19, 2010

Elena Chou - Toronto, Ontario
August 18, 2010

A violation of human rights is an act that no one can turn a blind eye to. We are all human, and it's frightening to think that our rights may be void if ever we are in this poor man's situation. As a young Canadian almost the same age as Omar was when he was first detained, this situation is especially shocking to me. Please, take action to show that Canada is better than that.
Nikhita Singhal - Oakville, Ontario
August 18, 2010

He has been subjected to torture and other cruel, inhuman degrading treatment in US custody and the UN Convention against Torture and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is against this. Please treat Omar Khadr in accordance with our obligations under international law, particularly given that he was a15-year-old child when he was detained; We need justice and redress for Omar Khadr for the human rights violations that he suffered. He should be repatriated back to Canada. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, as part of its review of US compliance with the Optional Protocol to the Convention of the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, has called on the USA not to try before a military tribunal anyone detained as a child in any armed conflict. Children in armed conflict can be part of an rehab program. Please bring him back to Canada and offer him the choice and chance at a peaceful life that his father's affiliation with Bin Laden has deprived him of. Please say something against the US, do not let them walk over humans by letting them use the excuse that they are combating Terrorism. Regards
Gurprit - Brampton, Ontario
August 17, 2010

As a Western Democracy, you must do what is right and what is just and moral. You must intervene on Omar Khadr's behalf and have him repatriated to Canada to account for his alleged crimes. Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre is an aberration created by the U.S. government to deny detainees of their human rights. The detention of Omar Khadr is particularly despicable as he was only 15 at the time of his alleged crimes and has displayed the intelligence and will to be rehabilitated. Canada must not stoop to the level of lawless countries like Syria and Myanmar. Every Canadian should have the protection of the laws of Canada. Every single person, with no exceptions. Please act NOW to stop the military tribunal which is really a farce.
Bette Chadwick - Sechelt, B.C.
August 16, 2010

Geert De Cock - Edmonton, Alberta
August 16, 2010

Magnus Tambjerg Carstens - aarhus, Denmark
August 16, 2010

Dude, do something that is moral and right, not intended to fulfill your elite friends agenda. More specifically, do something right for a Canadian Citizen. Take time out from making it easier for your corporate friends and associates to avoid taxation and environmental laws. Demand that a Canadian Citizen be returned to Canada. Trust me when I say the U.S. forces will NOT invade Canada if you actually choose to behave like a CANADIAN Prime Minister. Really! You can do it. In closing, make arrangements to have Omar Khadr returned to Canadian soil and you can count on my voting for your party in the next federal election. Have a nice day.
J. Carapinha - Toronto, Ontario
August 15, 2010

Omar Khadr is a victim first of his father and then of the US and Canadian governments. His case brings shame to Canada. Canada should make every effort to repatriate Omar Khadr and to provide all possible assistance for his recovery and restoration to as normal a life as is possible for him.
Ian Stephen - Chilliwack, BC
August 14, 2010

Christopher MacLean - Quebec City, Quebec
August 14, 2010

Where's Omar?
Michelle Newton - Toronto, On
August 14, 2010

Dear Prime Minister Harper, Omar Khadr was 15 years old when he was illegally imprisoned and has spent his entire adolescent and adult life in prison. His human rights have been violated and I am ashamed of your government for not taking the proper actions to care for this Canadian citizen and bring him home.
Philippa - Montreal, Quebec
August 14, 2010

Bring this child soldier home and if there is evidence to try him here in Canada so be it. This war belongs to the US Canada should not be involved in any way shape of form not even in Afghanistan. If Omar Khadr was responsible for the death of the US medic what about all the US soldiers that have killed women and chidren why are each one of those baby killers not on trial. It seems the US have a double standard when it comes to their actions. Our neighbours to the south are and have always self-righteous.
Colleen Salsman - Calgary, Alberta
August 13, 2010

Maureen Jones - Montreal, QC
August 13, 2010

As a Canadian citizen, I find this behaviour by our government unacceptable.
Jeff - Toronto, Ontario
August 13, 2010

A. Borovoy - toronto, ontario
August 13, 2010

Nathaniel Laywine - Toronto, Ontario
August 13, 2010

Why are we allowing the American judicial system and American bullying to overshadow the facts. The seige on Afghanastan was not sanctioned, it was tyranny, many innocent women and children died, who will try their murderers. Omar Khadr, despite our dislike for his terrorist connections, is a CANADIAN citizen. I am glad I am not on trial, as it appears, Canada forfits its citizens rights against the backdrop of an American plight for revenge.
Gail Pighin - Merritt, bc
August 13, 2010

Why are we allowing the American judicial system and American bullying to overshadow the facts. The seige on Afghanastan was not sanctioned, it was tyranny, many innocent women and children died, who will try their murderers. Omar Khadr, despite our dislike for his terrorist connections, is a CANADIAN citizen. I am glad I am not on trial, as it appears, Canada forfits its citizens rights against the backdrop of an American plight for revenge.
Gail Pighin - Merritt, bc
August 13, 2010

If you believe in the human rights and our own constitution, then you must bring omar khadr back!!! Your lack of action on this is absolutely hideous!!!!
Teresa Mead - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
August 13, 2010

Mr. Harper please remember that Mr. Khadr was 15 years old when captured. I know that on occasion 15 year olds are sentenced in adult court but only after compelling evidence has been shown to warrant this treatment. Also remember that there is no evidence against him except for his own confession which was extracted under circumstances condemned by the both UN and the current US administration. Evidence which could not be admitted into a Canadian or a US court. This young man has been victimized by his father for having been sent to Afghanistan, and certainly has been victimized by his stay in Guantanamo prison. It's time for compassion and to bring him home.
John Goodhew - Toronto, Ontario
August 13, 2010

"I was in prison and you came to me.... Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." Is this how we treat our children? Shame on us ... I fear the justice our neglect should incure.
John Nolan - Ottawa, Ontario
August 13, 2010

A 15 year old boy should not be captivated and face torture in Guantanamo Bay. Canada is known for upholding human rights, and helping suppressed peoples around the world. The Canadian governments decision to remain silent on this issue almost makes me feel ashamed to be Canadian. Bring Omar Khadr home, and let there be justice!
Hamza - Mississauga, Ontario
August 13, 2010

Bring Omar Khadr home!
Aimen Iqbal - Brampton, Ontario
August 12, 2010

Petra schuricke - Erftstadt, Erftkreis
August 12, 2010

sylvia - ottawa, ontario
August 12, 2010

I am sure you have already been bombarded with reasons as to why this Canadian citizen should be repatriated and would be interested to learn your reasons for not doing so.
William Allen - St. Catharines, Ontario
August 11, 2010

Why is it ok for you to break the law when you have been ordered to bring this home by the highest court in the land. I thought the Canadian government was supposed to care about Canadians, Perhaps you are too busy spending Canadian's tax dollars buying weapons to fill the pockets of rich friends in the US so you can sacrifice the lives of our soldiers and our taxes to inflict US foreign policy on the world.
Stephen Donolo - Montreal, Quebec
August 11, 2010

It is about time that this government had the guts to do the right thing.
Frank Chamandy - Montreal, Quebec
August 11, 2010

your position on this case is not consistant with Canadian political ideals about rights and torture and especially about youth rights.
joseph Chamandy - montreal, quebec
August 11, 2010

I would like to be proud of my government. Please take action NOW.
Hannah Dickson - St. John's, Newfoundland
August 11, 2010

Adam Chamandy - Montreal, Quebec
August 11, 2010