National

Arthur Porter To Be Extradited To Canada From Panama To Face Charges

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Jan, 2015 02:53 PM

MONTREAL — A Quebec police source has confirmed that the former head of the McGill University Health Centre will be extradited to Canada from Panama.

Arthur Porter faces fraud-related charges in connection with an alleged bribery scandal related to a super hospital project in Montreal.

The source tells The Canadian Press it is not known when exactly Porter will return to Canada.

The source added that Porter can still decide to challenge the extradition order.

Porter's wife Pamela Porter pleaded guilty last month to two counts of laundering the proceeds of crime and was sentenced to 33 months for her role in the scandal.

A lawyer with the Quebec government's proceeds-of-crime unit said last month the court also seized about $5.5 million worth of assets related to her crimes.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Actor says she is going public with Ghomeshi allegations to help other accusers

TORONTO - "Trailer Park Boys" actor Lucy DeCoutere says she is going public with allegations of abusive behaviour by Jian Ghomeshi because she wants to help other women who are levelling more serious accusations against the ousted CBC host.

Actor says she is going public with Ghomeshi allegations to help other accusers

Senate still out $45K for questionable travel and living expense claims

OTTAWA — The Senate is still trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in questionable travel and living expenses.

Senate still out $45K for questionable travel and living expense claims

United Nations official praises Canada's stand on human rights in Iran

OTTAWA - The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran says Canada's tough stand on the issue gives strength to those inside the country.

United Nations official praises Canada's stand on human rights in Iran

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice to meet with Lubicon band chief over land claim

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jim Prentice is heading to northern Alberta for talks with an aboriginal band that has been seeking land in the heart of the oilsands region for decades.

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice to meet with Lubicon band chief over land claim

Today on the Hill: Will Ottawa accept "voluntary" plan to cut interchange fees?

OTTAWA - The federal government's battle to lower the fees retailers pay to use credit cards — and theoretically cut costs for consumers — may be coming to an end.

Today on the Hill: Will Ottawa accept "voluntary" plan to cut interchange fees?

Governor General mourns the loss of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at National War Memorial

OTTAWA - The governor general has paid his respects to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, the soldier who was gunned down while on guard duty last week at the National War Memorial.