Mr. Speaker, I direct the member to page 2, subclause 4(3) where it talks about a young offender who would be subject to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. If they were in custody abroad they could be returned with their conduct that would not have constituted a criminal offence if it had occurred in Canada. However it is not the same for an adult. We have a complete difference between offences for young offenders and adults. In other words, we will bring our kids home regardless but it is a different standard for adults. Again, it is an inconsistency in the bill.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.