The applicant sought a bail review under s. 520 of the Criminal Code, arguing a material change in circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a new release plan.
The court accepted COVID-19 as a material change warranting a de novo hearing.
However, the court found the proposed release plan, which was identical to the one rejected at the initial bail hearing and involved a surety with a history of ineffective supervision, insufficient to address public safety concerns, especially given the applicant's violent criminal record and history of breaching court orders.
The application for detention review was dismissed, and continued detention was ordered.
