Government could release 40,000 documents on Afghan detainees

Liberal House Leader Ralph Goodale says it could take until Parliament resumes its sittings in the fall for opposition and government MPs to go through the mass of documents.

Members of Parliament could face a mountain of up to 40,000 documents on Afghanistan detainee transfers as the government complies with House of Commons Speaker Peter Milliken's order to disclose uncensored copies of every shred relating to allegations prisoners Canada handed to Afghan secret pol...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE News

RELATED STORIES