The Crown applied for an order appointing state-funded counsel for the complainant in the context of an application under s. 276(2) of the Criminal Code.
The accused did not oppose the application.
The court held that it has jurisdiction by necessary implication to appoint counsel for the complainant and direct the Ministry of the Attorney General to provide funding.
The court found it was bound by a prior decision of a coordinate court recognizing this jurisdiction, and declined to follow a conflicting decision that was reached per incuriam.
The application was granted.
