This is from the Globe and Mail.
I just wonder if election outcomes will have any impact on Khadr's fate. Somehow I doubt it. Certainly the Liberals are not likely to get in here so there will be no movement to change the situation and I just wonder if Guantanamo or Khadr will even show on the radar screen in the U.S. when there are so many more pressing issues for Americans.
Judge sets Omar Khadr's trial date for Nov. 10
OMAR EL AKKAD
September 17, 2008
Ottawa -- A judge has set Nov. 10 as the new trial date in the Omar Khadr case.
That means, at the earliest, the trial of the 21-year-old Canadian being held at Guantanamo Bay won't begin until after Canadian and U.S. elections that could have a huge impact on his fate.
Both the Pentagon and Mr. Khadr's U.S. military defence lawyer confirmed the date yesterday. However, it is unclear how realistic the date is. The defence is awaiting a ruling on whether they will be allowed to have independent medical experts evaluate Mr. Khadr.
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