Canadian jailed overseas still fighting for justice

Canadian jailed overseas still fighting for justice

July 8, 2026 9:18 am MST.

In a Speakers Corner follow-up, we update you on Ghazwan Abdel-Jeleel, a man who says he was wrongfully detained while visiting the United Arab Emirates. He's launching a new push to create change.

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