The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon.
The hospital and the Crown recommended a conditional discharge, while the accused consented to a conditional discharge but also asked the Board to consider an absolute discharge.
The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence, personality disorders, and need for ongoing support to transition to the civil mental health system.
The Board ordered a conditional discharge with terms including residing at a specific address, reporting to the hospital, and abstaining from intoxicants.
