Former British MP George Galloway is suing the Canadian government for $1.5million. In an interview he describes why.
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Galloway launches $1.5 million legal action against Canadian government
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George Galloway is suing the Canadian government for $1.5million.
The legal action alleges defamation, misfeasance of public office and claims general and exemplary damages amounting to $1.5million. The statement of claim was served today (Tuesday) on Immigration, Nationalities and Multiculturalism minister Jason Kenney and his assistant Alykhan Velshi.
What George Galloway's successful tour of Canada proved
Lessons and what is next.
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What George Galloway's successful tour of Canada proved
It lasted over 18 months, but Jason Kenney's attempt to ban George Galloway ended in complete and utter failure. On November 27, the former British MP, who was declared inadmissible to Canada in March 2009, joined hundreds of supporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa where he completed an 11-city, 12-day pan-Canadian speaking tour. In just under two weeks, Galloway sprinted across the country at break-neck speed, addressing in person nearly 8,000 people at sold-out meetings, reaching hundreds of thousands more through wall-to-wall media coverage.
"As any bookseller will tell you, the book you try to ban always ends up on the best-seller list," Galloway quipped in Ottawa. "Thanks to Jason Kenney, I have drawn thousands to my speaking events all across Canada."
Watch tonight: George Galloway LIVE from Yellowknife!
Will the fiery orator get a warm reception up north?
