Justice committee  I do have one specific case in mind, but generally speaking, that's how it always is. Judges say that it doesn't take much evidence. I mentioned that in my brief. It's not at all like a preliminary inquiry, because first of all—

Justice committee  I'll talk fast. It's extremely important. We asked for disclosure, and we have some facts, but there are no sworn witness statements, just a set of facts. And as the Extradition Act says, it doesn't have to be verified. I had a lot of suggestions to make, because I thought I had an hour, minus the five minutes, but I see I won't have time to present them.

Justice committee  I would be happy to. Thank you.

Justice committee  Being able to plead guilty in Canada to crimes committed abroad would be very important in certain cases, especially those involving people with mental illness or autism spectrum disorder. Those people already have huge problems to deal with. Being here in Canada, with their family, where they can communicate in their own language, is so important.

Justice committee  No, since you have my brief anyway, I know members will have questions for me, so I'll answer their questions and add some comments.

Justice committee  That's a very long question. I speak French. There is no translation.

Justice committee  I'm not getting the French interpretation.

Justice committee  Sure. I've been through quite an adventure with this test. We've been working on it for half an hour, but I've finally managed to join you. Can you hear me okay?

Justice committee  Hello to you, Mr. Chair, and to all the members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. I invite you to read my brief, and I'm ready to answer all your questions. Here are the key points I want to cover. First of all, under the existing Extradition Act, Canadian citizens can be extradited on the basis of hearsay evidence, the veracity and reliability of which are questionable.