OTTAWA — A Canadian man facing possible extradition to France in connection with a 1980 synagogue bombing has been granted bail.

Justice Robert Maranger of Ontario Superior Court ruled Tuesday that Hassan Diab be released while he awaits an extradition hearing.

But Maranger imposed strict conditions, including that Diab -- who denies the charges against him -- wear an electronic bracelet.

Diab, 55, can leave his house only with one of five people, including his spouse, who pledged to guarantee his conduct and posted bonds totalling $290,000.

He is expected to be released Thursday.

The Lebanese-born Canadian citizen is wanted by French authorities on charges of murder, attempted murder and destruction of property for a Paris bombing that killed four people and injured scores.

Maranger described the case against Diab as "moderate to high."

Diab, a part-time university sociology instructor, was arrested in November by the RCMP on a warrant issued by the French.

Crown attorneys argued that Diab should remain in custody because he presented a flight risk.

But defence lawyer Don Bayne portrayed the French case against him as weak and produced witnesses willing to testify to Diab's good character, post bail money and supervise him if released.

Diab is to be back in court April 9 for legal arguments and the date for his extradition hearing could be set then, said Suzanne Schriek, counsel with the federal attorney general's office.

Among the other bail conditions:

• Diab can leave his house only to attend court, go to work or to his lawyer's office, or to receive medical treatment.
• He must surrender all travel documents and not apply for new ones.
• He must not leave the Ottawa area.
• He must keep the peace.
• He must not communicate with two witnesses.
• He must report to the RCMP once a week.
• He must not obtain new cell phones or telephone lines.
• He must report any change of address in advance.
• He cannot possess firearms or explosives.
• Police are allowed to inspect his residence.