In 1999, the Extradition Act was amended to include a specific provision that provides the federal minister of justice the power to intervene in an extradition at any point during the judicial phase. Extradition proceedings continue in the case against Meng, who was arrested in 2018 in Vancouver on behalf of American justice officials. Michael Spavor, left, and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig are in Chinese custody. Some have suggested Canada could secure their freedom if it put an end to the extradition proceedings against Meng and allowed her to return to China. Legal experts say Attorney General David Lametti could intervene at any time in Meng's extradition case.

Source: CBC News June 24, 2020 00:25 UTC