What is the meaning of a pre-arranged hearing in an extradition hearing?

Extradition is meant to be an expeditious process by which Canada surrenders persons sought to its partner nations in prompt compliance with its international obligations. It is primarily a function of the executive branch of government and a product of international agreements between states. The hearing is not a trial, nor should it be allowed to become a trial, as though it were a domestic criminal proceeding: see Germany v. Schreiber, [2000] O.J. No. 2618 (S.C.), at para. 57.