Tuesday, December 30, 2025
ADVT 
National

Meng extradition hearing enters final day

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Aug, 2021 10:05 AM
  • Meng extradition hearing enters final day

Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing is expected to wrap up today with lawyers for Canada's attorney general making their final submissions in the case that has soured Canada's relationship with China.

The B.C. Supreme Court judge is expected to reserve her decision following the submissions as she considers whether the United States has presented enough evidence of fraud to support its case and have the Huawei executive extradited to face charges.

Government lawyers have argued Meng's alleged deceit fits squarely in the definition of fraud and she should be committed for prosecution, while her legal team says she's innocent and accused the United States of failing to back up its allegations with evidence.

Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes is also considering arguments for a stay of proceedings from Meng's lawyers based on claims that she was subjected to abuses of process that tainted the case.

Meng, who denies the charges, was arrested at Vancouver's airport in 2018 at the request of the United States and remains out on bail, living in one of her Vancouver homes.

Even if the judge commits Meng for surrender, the final decision on extradition lies with Canada's justice minister.

MORE National ARTICLES

Lululemon's revenues surge by 24% in Q4

Lululemon's revenues surge by 24% in Q4
The Vancouver-based maker of athletic and yoga wear says its revenue amounted to $1.7 billion in its fourth quarter, up from $1.3 billion the year prior.

Lululemon's revenues surge by 24% in Q4

Two-thirds favour stricter gun control: Poll

Two-thirds favour stricter gun control: Poll
The poll, conducted by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies, was conducted March 26-28, amid controversy over the federal Liberal government's latest gun legislation.

Two-thirds favour stricter gun control: Poll

Ottawa pledges $49.5 million in aid for Syrians

Ottawa pledges $49.5 million in aid for Syrians
Gould says the additional humanitarian funding will help in delivering nutritional assistance and health services for communities affected by the war.

Ottawa pledges $49.5 million in aid for Syrians

Ottawa to extend eligibility for Yazidi refugees

Ottawa to extend eligibility for Yazidi refugees
Mendicino says the new policy will allow more Yazidi refugees to join extended family members, including siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Ottawa to extend eligibility for Yazidi refugees

B.C. auditor general postpones 10 reports

B.C. auditor general postpones 10 reports
Michael Pickup says in a report today that evolving circumstances mostly connected to the pandemic's impact on government operations have resulted in changes to the status of the audits.

B.C. auditor general postpones 10 reports

Woman used umbrella to confront stabbing suspect

Woman used umbrella to confront stabbing suspect
Sheloah Klausen, a school teacher in North Vancouver, was at the Lynn Valley public library on Saturday to attend a book fair with her daughter.

Woman used umbrella to confront stabbing suspect