I understand he was deported in 2005. I further understand that an agreement was made by the previous government, through its Department of Justice, with Mr. Nagalingam that if his appeal was upheld he would be returned to Canada at the expense of the government. That's what happened. A federal judge overturned the danger opinion, and pursuant to the agreement made by the previous Liberal government, he was returned.
My advice is that this agreement was not required by law. It was a discretionary decision by the previous government. I'm perplexed as to why it was made. We are unfortunately legally bound to implement the agreement. That's why he was returned to Canada. I can assure you that we are arguing and will continue to argue at every possible venue that Mr. Nagalingam constitutes a danger and should remain in immigration detention.