Do you know for a fact that he gained Canadian citizenship? One can reside here for almost a whole lifetime & never obtain citizenship. My Grandfather came over from Sweden around 1925 & when he decided to finally go back there for a visit after 40-odd years, it was only then that he applied for citizenship so that he could get a Canadian passport. I believe his Swedish passport had long since expired.

I don't know for certain, but if Mr. Mahjoub arrived here in 1995 & then in 2000 was slapped with a national security certificate, it is very likely that he didn't obtain citizenship. Plus, the federal government has been trying for years to deport him - we don't deport citizens. The point is, Mr. Mahjoub is an Egyptian residing long-term in Canada. However, I side with you in your annoyance when the media often mistakenly refers to immigrants, residents, refugees, etc. as "Canadian" when they most certainly are not.