Defence witnesses continued to testify Tuesday at a bail hearing for two CEGEP students facing terrorism-related charges.
One by one, relatives of Sabrine Djermane, 19, and El Mahdi Jamali, 18, first took to the witness stand Monday to testify on behalf of the accused terrorists.
The specific details are subject to a publication ban but in many cases the testimony was similar, with people saying how they would help the couple and ensured they stayed out of any trouble pending a trial.
Their supporters are numerous and have filled the small courtroom being used for this bail hearing, with members of the public and other supporters relegated to an overflow room where they can watch the proceedings via closed-circuit television.
On Tuesday a shopkeeper, Michael Tan, was asked to testify about details that cannot be revealed.
Djermane's sister was cross-examined Tuesday.
Djermane and Jamali were arrested in mid-April and are charged with aiding the actions of a terrorist group, possession of explosive materials, and with trying to leave Canada to join terrorists.
Because Jamali and Djermane are facing terrorism charges the onus is on their lawyers to prove they can be safely granted bail.
The bail hearing is expected to wrap up Tuesday, with the judge then taking time to deliberate and determine if the couple can be granted bail.
In recent months more than a dozen people have been arrested out of fears they were attempting to leave the country and join terrorist groups. About six are suspected to have left the country.
Quebec's Liberal government is expected to table a bill Wednesday aimed at fighting radicalization.
