This appeal addressed judicial review of surrender orders in extradition proceedings and the reasonableness standard under s. 44(1)(a) of the Extradition Act.
The Court held it was reasonable for the Minister to rely on diplomatic assurances and consular access commitments in concluding there was no substantial risk of torture or mistreatment contrary to s. 7 of the Charter.
The Court emphasized a contextual assessment of assurance reliability and rejected a requirement to eliminate all possible risk.
It further held the surrender decisions were not otherwise unjust or oppressive in light of the full circumstances, including treaty obligations and offence gravity.
The appeal was allowed and the surrender orders restored.
