Mohamed Harkat, Facing Deportation, Wins Round in Bid to Stay in Canada
Algerian-born Mohamed Harkat has won a round in his long-running legal battle to remain in Canada. In a newly issued ruling, Federal Court Justice John Norris says a 2018 government decision that Harkat should not be allowed to stay is unreasonable. Norris says a key finding—that Harkat was complicit in acts of terrorism committed by Chechen extremists—is not adequately supported by the record or the decision-maker’s reasoning. The judge sent the matter back for redetermination by a new decision-maker. Harkat was arrested in Ottawa in December 2002 on suspicion of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent, and he denies any involvement in terrorism.
Mohamed Harkat, Facing Deportation, Wins Round in Bid to Stay in Canada Federal Court Justice John Norris ruled that a 2018 government decision to deny Mohamed Harkat the right to stay in Canada was unreasonable. The judge found that the key finding of Harkat’s complicity in terrorism was not adequately supported by evidence or reasoning. Consequently, the case has been sent back for redetermination by a new official, offering a temporary reprieve to Harkat, who denies involvement in terrorism.
- Mohamed Harkat has won a legal battle regarding his right to remain in Canada.
- Federal Court Justice John Norris found a 2018 government decision to deport Harkat unreasonable.
- The judge stated that the finding of Harkat’s complicity in terrorism was not adequately supported.
- The case has been sent back for redetermination by a new decision-maker.
- Harkat was arrested in 2002 on suspicion of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent and denies any involvement in terrorism.
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