Majority
The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by
Iacobucci J.
Iacobucci J. ‑‑ This appeal comes to us as of right. Pursuant to the principles in R. v. Askov, [1990] 2 S.C.R. 1199, and R. v. Morin, [1992] 1 S.C.R. 771, there was no unreasonable delay in this case so as to justify the imposition of a stay under the provisions of s. 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms . Applying the relevant factors, we are of the view that the delay from the time of the charge to the date set for trial was not unreasonable.
Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitors for the appellant: Gold & Fuerst, Toronto.
Solicitor for the respondent: Ian R. Smith, Toronto.
Cases cited
- R. v. Askov 20560-1990-10-18
- R. v. Morin 21996-1992-03-26