CanadaFrance Denies Extradition for Priest Facing Sexual Assault Charge in Nunavut00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintFormer NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq holds a photo of Johannes Rivoire, a priest who is wanted in Canada but resides in France, during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on July 8, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin TangThe Canadian Press10/26/2022|Updated: 10/26/20220:00X 1The federal government says France has denied an extradition request for a priest accused of crimes against children in Nunavut.The Public Prosecution Service of Canada made the extradition request for Johannes Rivoire, who is in his 90s and lives in Lyon, France.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles‘Prime Conspirator’ Arrested for Shootings at Kap’s Café in BC, Indian Police SayNov 29, 2025What NDP Leadership Candidates Are Campaigning OnNov 29, 2025Independent Report Into Quebec Liberal Vote-Buying Allegations Due in January 2026Nov 29, 2025CIBC Analysts Cast Doubt on Private Sector Taking on New BC Pipeline Any Time SoonNov 28, 2025Related TopicsFederal GovernmentRCMPNunavutFederal NDPPublic Prosecutions Service
