I will be appearing as a guest next Monday, July 16, 2007 on Canada's BNN (Business News Network) at 8:15 AM EST, to comment on the immigration and citizenship aspects of Conrad Black's conviction yesterday. Conrad Black renounced his Canadian citizenship a few years ago, after a dispute with the government over his acquiring British peerage. However, last year he made statements to the effect that he was "in the process" of attempting to regain his Canadian citizenship. If he were successful, as a Canadian, he could apply at some point to serve his sentence in Canada, a more "benevolent" jurisdiction and more ready to grant parole early. How likely is he to succeed? Can he resume his citizenship after his conviction? Would the Canadian government handle such a "hot potato"? Why would it risk alienating the public over the perception that the wealthy are treated more deferentially? Why would it alienate the US and present an image that Canada is "soft" on convicted criminals? What is the gain? Stay tuned and watch BNN on Monday morning at 8:15 AM EST.
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