The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) requested party status at the accused's upcoming annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board, as the current hospital (Waypoint) intended to recommend the accused's transfer to CAMH.
The Chair of the Board denied the request for party status, finding that CAMH did not have a substantial interest in protecting the accused's interests under s. 672.5(4) of the Criminal Code.
However, CAMH was permitted to participate in the hearing as a non-party to lead evidence and make submissions regarding the proposed transfer.
