T.O. Mann, the Conservatives followed a policy of fighting every aspect of Khadr's situation, as far up the judicial chain as they could go, every time.  The result of that policy was millions of dollars out of the Canadian treasury,  years more spent in Guantanamo by Khadr - and confirmation by the SCc of Charter violations by our government.  

The claim for damages was begun in 2004 and had not yet seen day one of an actual trial.

It could and should have been settled 10 years ago by bringing him back to Canada - as EVERY other western country did - and payment of probably less than $100,000 (the amount Khadr was seeking at the time.)

ps, I'm not sure but think it likely that amended particulars in Khadr's damages suit included actions by the Harper government.