The export permit presented the last attempt to halt the sale and do the right thing.  Instead Dion physically signed it.

Attacking media for reporting on the story is not the hallmark of a free and democratic society.  Rather, a desperate attempt to scrub the stain of blood out of liberal supporters hands.

Oh look, here's an article by the G&M reporting on Harpers approval of the sale.  

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-defending-military-deal-with-saudi-arabia/article26550145/

You will find posts by liberals at the time, appalled by the deal, but not so appalled that Justin didn't cancel it when every opportunity presented itself.

Strange, isn't it?