The applicant, convicted of first-degree murder, brought an application for judicial review to reduce his parole ineligibility period.
He brought a motion to permit witnesses employed by the Correctional Service of Canada and witnesses living outside Ontario to testify by video at the hearing.
The Crown consented.
The court granted the motion, finding it in the interests of justice under s. 714.1 of the Criminal Code, as it would minimize time away from work, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and not prejudice the Crown.
