The accused applied for a detention review after being arrested on new charges while on a release order.
The Crown opposed release on secondary and tertiary grounds, citing the accused's criminal record, substance abuse issues, and the serious nature of the allegations.
The defence proposed a comprehensive release plan involving residence with sureties in a remote Alberta camp with strict conditions.
The court, applying the principles from R. v. Myers, R. v. Antic, and R. v. St-Cloud, found that the proposed plan met the accused's onus on both secondary and tertiary grounds.
The court emphasized the principle of restraint and the proportionality of continued detention to a realistic sentence, especially given the accused's mental health issues and time already served.
The accused was released on the proposed terms.