Background: Derek Elliott, a Canadian citizen, appealed a decision refusing to process his request under the International Transfer of Offenders Act (ITOA), following his conviction in the United States.

Issues: The case focused on the interpretation of "Canadian offender" under the ITOA and whether the refusal to process Elliott's transfer request was reasonable.

Outcome: The Federal Court set aside the decision and remitted it back to the Minister for reconsideration. The court found the Minister's decision to be inadequately justified and possibly based on a misapprehension of Elliott's circumstances. Elliott's assertion that he should be considered a "Canadian offender" under the ITOA, despite not being physically detained in a foreign country, raised questions about the definition's interpretation. The court emphasized the importance of a decision maker's obligation to meaningfully address key issues and arguments raised by applicants.

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