The accused applied for a change of venue for a new jury trial after her previous conviction for second degree murder was set aside and a new trial ordered.
Both the defence and the Crown agreed that a change of venue from the original judicial district was necessary due to extensive media publicity surrounding the case.
The dispute concerned the appropriate venue, with the accused seeking either Pembroke or Ottawa while the Crown proposed Sudbury.
The court weighed factors including witness convenience, community impartiality, the accused’s financial hardship, and trial scheduling.
Balancing these considerations, the court held that the interests of justice favoured transferring the trial to Ottawa.