A Quebec judge says Canada cannot have a separate judicial system for immigrants who come into conflict with the law amid a national debate over the role immigration status plays in sentencing. Provincial court Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made the observation in the case of a married immigrant in Montreal who harassed his former girlfriend for six months. “Even though he was married, Sariss was comfortable with the relationship, since polygamy is permitted for Muslims,” the judge noted. Despite signing release conditions, one month later, he was again caught watching her at her home,” the judge said. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBut Galiatsatos said it is not the court’s role to use the sentencing process to solve an accused’s immigration predicament.

Source: National Post April 04, 2026 11:31 UTC