Jack Letts’s father hopes Canada will ‘step up to the plate’ to secure his son’s release from Syria

John Letts, father of Jack Letts, speaks during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Oct. 29, 2018.The father of Jack Letts, a Canadian who was stripped of his British citizenship over his alleged support for the Islamic State in Syria, says he is hoping to visit Canada in the coming weeks to advocate for his son’s repatriation and is considering a permanent move.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to say at a news conference Monday whether he would be open to repatriating Jack Letts to Canada, saying “it is a crime to travel internationally with a goal of supporting terrorism or engaging in terrorism.” Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Monday he wouldn’t “lift a finger” to repatriate Jack; the NDP believe Canadian foreign fighters should be brought back to be prosecuted in Canada.

The couple was sentenced to 15 months in prison in June, but the judge suspended the sentence for a year, saying they had lost sight of reality while trying to help their son. Jack told a British television network he hopes Canada will take him back. He said he has been to Canada seven times in his life and has always felt as though he is a “mix” of British and Canadian descent.

globepolitics I feel for the father, but being just an occasional visitor to Canada I don't see why our country should bother with Jack. I doubt he would qualify as an immigrant!

globepolitics How about dad go to Syria and secure his sons release

globepolitics Only ones would like to hear from parents the right thing; 'yes, he is a terrorists/criminal/killer who does not deserve any sympathy or break. Throw the biggest book at him you have in your laws. Good riddance.' But no, they always think their kid is lovable, gentle... etc

globepolitics How about he talked to Britain, not a canadian problem

globepolitics I hope not!

globepolitics I’m sure you’ll get him back sir. I hope you get him back soon!!

globepolitics To Mr and Mrs Lett. If you’d done a better job raising your terrorst spawn, we wouldn’t have to step up to the plate. Maybe you should have! Go to hell

globepolitics Hell no!!!😤😤😤

globepolitics And then lock him up!

globepolitics He made his own bed let him enjoy it.

globepolitics His son isn't even Canadian. Never lived in Canada. Canada should revoke the citizenship. Case solved.

globepolitics No dice..

globepolitics Uhhhh no thanks

globepolitics No.

globepolitics This is what Jack deserves. cdnpoli

globepolitics Terrorists and terrorist supporters bring absolutely nothing of value to Canada. He gets a firm NO from me

globepolitics No. No way.

globepolitics Not gonna do that, thanks

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Canada criticizes U.K. move to strip ‘Jihadi Jack’ of British citizenshipPublic Safety Minister says Britain is shirking responsibility for citizens abroad by doing so W e l c o m e t o K u r d i s t a n Complain to Boris. Not Canada's problem.
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Tory leader Andrew Scheer says he won't 'lift finger' to bring 'Jihadi Jack' to CanadaNeither governing Liberals nor Opposition Conservatives express enthusiasm for trying to secure the release of Jack Letts, a British-Canadian man, from prison in Syria
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Chris Selley: With Jihadi Jack, Britain gives Canada a taste of its own medicineAs miffed as the government rightly is at Britain for washing its hands of its citizen, that’s what the Conservatives’ citizenship-revocation legislation did to other nations Agreed. PMManbaby is obligated to bring this poor misunderstood soul home. Put him in jail here cause if he gets so much as a pinprick we’ll be on the dole for it. Trudeau apologies cost me money. Besides should help his campaign. Snicker Why would a kid from a decent family want to fight for ISIS? “I happen to agree with Trudeau that dealing with our own trash is the right moral and ethical thing to do.” Letts was born and raised in the UK. He was radicalized in the UK. He travelled from the UK to Syria to support ISIS. Notice how the word “Canada” is missing.
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