Bovard J.

The accused was charged with eight firearms offences following the discovery of a loaded prohibited firearm during a search warrant execution at an apartment.

The Crown's case relied entirely on two statements allegedly made by the accused: one in which he claimed ownership of the firearm while detained with other occupants, and another to police regarding the firearm's location and colour.

The court found that the first statement was involuntary, having been induced by police threats that all detainees would be jailed unless someone admitted ownership.

The court also found reasonable doubt regarding whether the second statement was made at all.

With no evidence linking the accused to the firearm beyond these statements, the court acquitted on all charges.

A youth was charged with two counts of sexual assault against a young child.

The incidents allegedly occurred between November 2007 and February 2009 in the accused's home, where both children lived with the accused's father and the complainant's mother.

One incident allegedly occurred in the complainant's bedroom, the other in the basement.

The complainant did not report the incidents until 2013, after attending a sexual education class.

The trial turned on credibility and reliability of witnesses.

The court found the complainant's evidence believable and the accused's evidence believable, leaving the court unable to determine guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The accused was acquitted of all charges.