The applicant brought a habeas corpus application challenging decisions by correctional authorities to reclassify him from medium to maximum security and to transfer him to a maximum security institution in Saskatchewan.
He argued the evidence relied upon by correctional authorities was insufficient, that disclosure was inadequate, and that Gladue principles and community connections weighed against the decisions.
The court reviewed both public and sealed affidavit evidence pursuant to Mission Institution v. Khela and found the correctional authorities lawfully withheld certain information under s. 27(3) of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act while providing sufficient summaries for procedural fairness.
The court held that the decisions to reclassify and transfer the inmate were reasonable, transparent, and supported by reliable evidence.
The habeas corpus application was dismissed.
