The department, which makes extradition requests to Justice Canada on behalf of Nunavut, said "continuing the prosecution was no longer in the public interest." RCMP issued a warrant for Rivoire's arrest in 1998, five years after the priest returned to France. Both Justice Canada and PPSC refuse to say if Canada has ever sought extradition. ​'The system failed'By staying the charges, Theresie Tungilik fears the victims have been robbed of their only "chance for peace." Irniq says he's angry and frustrated that Canada has stayed the charges against Rivoire.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2019 09:00 UTC