The accused sought release from custody under s. 525 of the Criminal Code, having been detained on serious drug and firearm charges.
He presented a new release plan with multiple sureties, electronic monitoring, and medical evidence of hypertension, which heightened his risk from COVID-19.
The court considered the new plan and the COVID-19 risk but ultimately dismissed the application, finding that the accused's continued detention was necessary on secondary grounds due to a substantial likelihood of re-offending, particularly given his alleged breaches of prior release conditions and continued involvement in the drug trade.
