Joanne Collins

The appellants, Saidi Olufeko and Tajudeen Fanikayode, appealed their convictions related to the importation and trafficking of heroin.

Olufeko also appealed his 16-year sentence.

The appeals raised issues including the admissibility and caution for in-court identification, the adequacy of W.(D.) jury instructions, alleged improper criticism of counsel's closing address, and the reasonableness of the verdict and sentence parity.

The Court of Appeal dismissed all appeals against conviction and Olufeko's appeal against sentence, finding no reversible error in the trial judge's rulings or the sentence imposed.

The applicant sought to vary a probation order imposed following his guilty plea to breaching section 40(1)(c) of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002.

The original probation order required restitution of $100,000 to Alternative Risk Services within two years.

The applicant requested an extension of time to complete the restitution payments, citing delays in obtaining approval from the Canada Revenue Agency for business loss claims and ongoing financial difficulties.

The respondent consented to the variation.

The court granted the variation, extending the probation period and establishing a payment schedule, and additionally imposed a free-standing restitution order pursuant to section 41(1) of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002.