Diane Chick

The appellant appealed a disposition of the Ontario Review Board.

The Court of Appeal noted merit in the argument that the Board improperly focused on the risk of the appellant breaching a release order rather than the risk to public safety.

However, based on fresh evidence that the appellant had relapsed into substance abuse and was returned to the institution, the Court declined to interfere with the Board's order.

The appeal was dismissed, with the Court noting the appellant could renew his argument for a conditional discharge at his next Board hearing.

The appellant appealed a decision of the Ontario Review Board, arguing that the Board erred in rejecting his request for a conditional discharge.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the Board was aware of the request and reasonably determined that it was premature to reduce the restrictions on the appellant given his present circumstances.

The appellant appealed a decision of the Ontario Review Board.

On the comment of all parties, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal as moot.