Case of Quebec Man Sought by US After Death of Pregnant Migrant Put Off to February

A man walks past the courthouse in Montreal, on July 12, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

A Colombian man facing extradition from Canada to the United States on human smuggling charges after a pregnant Mexican woman died crossing the border will remain detained for the time being.

Jhader Aguusto Uribe-Tobar appeared in a Montreal court by video conference, where he received a new court date of Feb. 23.