The applicant, a Black man with a history of foster care abuse and a criminal record, applied for a bail review after being detained on firearms charges.
The court considered the secondary and tertiary grounds for detention, placing significant weight on s. 493.2 of the Criminal Code regarding the overrepresentation of Black individuals in the justice system.
The court found that the proposed release plan, involving strict house arrest and two reliable sureties, adequately addressed the risks.
The application was granted, and the applicant was released on bail.
