The court dismissed an application by Alain Bellefeuille for a temporary publication ban regarding information related to a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigation.
Bellefeuille, charged with first degree murder and attempted murder, argued that publication of the SIU report could prejudice his right to a fair trial.
The court found the risk to trial fairness was speculative and could be mitigated by jury selection and instructions.
The open court principle and freedom of expression outweighed any potential benefit of a publication ban.
