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james t kirk · 02-01-2010, 05:04 PM

One cannot expect the Canadian Gov't to ride to your rescue if you've committed an offense in a foreign jurisdiction. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not extend outside of Canadian boarders. The Supreme Court basically said exactly that. (Wouldn't it be grand if it did though.)

Most Canadian govts over the years have been consistant, if you do a crime in a country that has a "western" justice systyem you are on your own , they will recomend a reasonable local lawyer they know and monitor the situation but you get what you deserve. Omar finds himself in that situation.

We have repatriation treaties with some countries where if BOTH countries approve a convicted criminal is set home to finish his sentence , in some cases the request is refused due to our parol standards being too leniant.

But I will ask a very simple question then......

Name me one instance of where a Canadian has been arrested under the American Justice system and External Affairs Canada has interceded on his behalf and brought him back to Canada?

Just one example.

Omar will get his day in court. The wheels are currently in motion on that front. He has been provided with skilled representation (which he has fired) and new representation after that. As far as i am aware, they are working on their case (though their client has not been very co-operative).

02-01-2010, 05:04 PM	#54 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	One cannot expect the Canadian Gov't to ride to your rescue if you've committed an offense in a foreign jurisdiction. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not extend outside of Canadian boarders. The Supreme Court basically said exactly that. (Wouldn't it be grand if it did though.) Most Canadian govts over the years have been consistant, if you do a crime in a country that has a "western" justice systyem you are on your own , they will recomend a reasonable local lawyer they know and monitor the situation but you get what you deserve. Omar finds himself in that situation. We have repatriation treaties with some countries where if BOTH countries approve a convicted criminal is set home to finish his sentence , in some cases the request is refused due to our parol standards being too leniant. But I will ask a very simple question then...... Name me one instance of where a Canadian has been arrested under the American Justice system and External Affairs Canada has interceded on his behalf and brought him back to Canada? Just one example. Omar will get his day in court. The wheels are currently in motion on that front. He has been provided with skilled representation (which he has fired) and new representation after that. As far as i am aware, they are working on their case (though their client has not been very co-operative). Last edited by james t kirk; 02-01-2010 at 05:07 PM..