The appellant was convicted of trafficking in narcotics.
His motion for a stay of proceedings based on entrapment was dismissed at trial.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in part, ordering a new trial limited solely to the issue of entrapment due to the Crown's failure to disclose a police informant's notes.
The appellant appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to order a limited new trial.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that under s. 686(8) of the Criminal Code, a court of appeal has the power to order a new trial limited to the issue of entrapment because entrapment is a distinct proceeding that does not affect the underlying finding of guilt.
