Porter's lawyer angry with Ottawa

The lawyer of former MUHC head Arthur Porter has cried foul on Ottawa for their attempts to extradite him to Canada from his native Bahamas.

 

As reported by The Gazette, Porter had filed a complaint with the Organization of American States and the United Nations saying Ottawa is violating his rights in their tries to bring him back to Canada. He is facing money laundering charges relating to the awarding of MUHC super hospital contract.

 

An arrest warrant for Porter was issued in February, however he was in the Bahamas and in critical health. He was arrested on May 26th in Panama.

 

His wife is being in a Montreal detention centre as a way to speed up the extradition process.

 

Four of closest associates involved in the MUHC project have all been arrested and are facing similar charges.