Canada dodged a bullet

[August]

Originally Posted by scandium

9/11 was before the Iraq war. And Iraq was not connected to it. And, lastly, this is not Al Qaeda (according to the Toronto Star). Beyond that, the reason looks - in part - to be one of convenience: most of those arrested were Canadian citizens or residents so I suppose attacking the country they were already in served whatever statement they were hoping to make.

First, which Iraq war are you talking about? There have been two in the last 15 years and Canada was indeed involved in the first one.

Second, Canadas continued involvement in Afghanistan would be all the reason Al Quaeda needed (as if they need a reason) to target Canadians.

Third, AFAIK Canada is still on Irans Little Satan list for helping some of the Big Satan American embassy staff escape in '79.