Majority
The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by
Lamer C.J.
Lamer C.J. ‑‑ This appeal comes to us as of right.
We are in substantial agreement, the Chief Justice dissenting, with the majority of the Court of Appeal. We would, therefore, dismiss the appeal. The Chief Justice would allow the appeal and order a new trial on the charge of first degree murder.
The appeal is dismissed.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitors for the appellant: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, Ottawa.
Solicitor for the respondent: The Attorney General of Manitoba, Winnipeg.