Mr. C. MacIntyre, K.C.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for theft and breach of probation.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from a psychotic disorder and acquired brain injury, remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital.

The Board also maintained a condition restricting the accused's cannabis use to prescribed medicinal purposes, rejecting his request for unfettered access, due to his history of overuse leading to psychosis, functional impairment, and conflict with staff.

The hospital requested a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review a restriction of the accused's liberties after he was readmitted to the hospital from the community for a planned medication adjustment.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault, agreed to the admission to taper his clozapine dosage while his mental status was monitored.

The Review Board found that the restriction of liberty was significant but warranted, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and restrictive conditions for the accused.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief endangering life.

The parties made a joint submission that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and that his current disposition should continue.

The Board agreed, noting the accused's history of violence, severe substance use history, and vulnerability to psychosis, while acknowledging his positive gains and upcoming transition to supported community housing.