The accused, charged with sexual offences against a minor, applied to adjourn the trial to allow his counsel to participate in a murder trial in another jurisdiction.
The accused offered to waive his section 11(b) Charter rights for the delay.
The Crown opposed the adjournment, citing the negative impact on the young complainant and the public interest in a prompt trial.
The court dismissed the application, finding that the delay would cause significant prejudice to the complainant and that the accused's right to make full answer and defence would not be compromised by proceeding as scheduled.
