
Ahmad El Maati
Ahmad El Maati is a Canadian citizen who, alongside others, was subjected to wrongful detention and torture in Syria, stemming from information provided by Canadian authorities to foreign agencies. His experience reveals the darker consequences of post-9/11 security measures and the implications of international intelligence sharing.
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Iacobucci concluded the men were abused in Syrian custody and, in the case of El Maati, in Egypt as well.
How 9/11 changed Canada’s approach to national securityThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-09-11








