Majority
The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by
Dickson C.J.
1. The Chief Justice‑‑We agree with the majority of the Court of Appeal that intention to use the counterfeit money as currency is not an element of the offence and that on the facts of this case the appellant was in possession within the meaning of s. 408 of the Criminal Code . The appeal is dismissed.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitors for the appellant: MacPherson & Associates, Calgary.
Solicitor for the respondent: Attorney General for Alberta, Edmonton.