Ottawa terror suspect Mohammed Harkat, who was released under strict conditions after having spent four years in jail under a security certificate, wasn't allowed to attend his own birthday party because the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which is responsible for monitoring Mr. Harkat's movements, said it would be a political gathering and that contravenes the conditions of his release. That came as a surprise to his wife, Sophie, who said they've received permission to attend potlucks together in the past. Under Mr. Harkat's conditions, they must make their outing requests 48 hours in advance. "It's a sad day for injustice in this country when the birthday boy can't attend his own party," Ms. Harkat said. So while friends and supporters gathered at a church on Echo Drive for what did end up being a political party -- but only after he was denied permission to attend -- Mr. Harkat spent the evening with his mother-in-law and his nine-year-old niece. He did, however, send a recorded message in his place. "It's a shame and a disappointment that I'm not able to attend," the former pizza delivery man and gas-station attendant said in the recording. "The struggle continues for my family and I.

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