The Crown requested an ex parte order appointing counsel for the complainant in respect of upcoming pretrial applications under s. 278.92 of the Criminal Code.
The trial judge declined to make the order ex parte, expressing discomfort with making an order impacting the accused's trial without notice.
The Crown was directed to bring a formal application on notice to the accused, the complainant, the Ministry of the Attorney General, and Legal Aid Ontario, and to be prepared to address whether the court has jurisdiction to make such an appointment.
