Why do you keep using Egypt as an example?

Once again, Canada has FULL diplomatic relations with Egypt.   This is completely opposite to the situation with Iran.

Harper COULD have used our diplomatic channels to advocate directly for Fahmy's release.    But it was politically better for him to let Fahmy fester while CPC supporters smeared his name as a "terrorist sympathizer", "Canadian of Convenience" and every other dog whistle term to help the CPC rev up their domestic base.