Begg is a British citizen who lived in Afghanistan in 2001, and was a supporter/admirer of the Taliban.  

From Wikipedia: "He wrote in his autobiography that by 2001 the Taliban had made "some modest progress — in social justice and upholding pure, old Islamic values forgotten in many Islamic countries."  Oh, and  "Since his release, Begg has stated he is against attacks such as 9/11 but that he supported those fighting against British soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan"

In short, a British traitor supports a Canadian traitor.  

The Globe and Mail shouldn't sink so low in trying to influence its readers opinions.