Majority
The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by
La Forest J.
La Forest J. ‑‑ This is an appeal as of right contesting the Court of Appeal of Ontario's decision that there was no unreasonable delay in this case. We agree with the conclusion of the Court of Appeal. As we see it, most of the delay was waived, or caused by the appellant, or attributable to the inherent requirements of the case. There is not much delay attributable to the Crown either by reason of lack of institutional resources or otherwise. Whether or not appellate proceedings are covered by the Charter , there was no unreasonable delay in this case.
Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitor for the appellant: Gary R. Barnes, Ottawa.
Solicitor for the respondent: The Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario, Toronto.