Muslim group proceeds with libel suit against Stephen Harper and spokesman over 'terrorist' comment National Council of Canadian Muslims files statement of claim in Ontario Superior Court after failing to get apology from Prime Minister's Office for comment linking organization to terrorist group.
A national Muslim council is proceeding with a lawsuit against Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his chief spokesman for allegedly linking the organization to a terrorist group.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims has filed a statement of claim in Ontario Superior Court after failing to get an apology from the Prime Minister's Office.
The council is seeking a public retraction, damages of up to $100,000 and a permanent injunction preventing the words from being republished, the statement of claim says.