The accused was found unfit to stand trial due to an untreated psychotic illness.
The Crown applied for a treatment order under s. 672.58 of the Criminal Code.
The defence argued that committal to the Ontario Review Board was the least onerous and least restrictive option.
The court accepted expert evidence that the accused lacked insight and would not cooperate with the civil treatment regime, which could result in prolonged delays.
The court concluded that a treatment order was the most timely and effective means of restoring the accused to a fit state and granted the application.
