What role does the Minister of Justice (“Minister of Justice) in dealing with the issue of extradition?
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The following excerpt is from United States of America v. Jones, 2022 ONSC 11 (CanLII):
The Minister of Justice (“Minister”) and extradition hearing judge occupy distinct roles under the Extradition Act. Each operates independently of the other and neither intrudes into the other's area of responsibility: see Germany v. Schreiber, [2000] O.J. No. 2618 (S.C.) at para. 72.
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