In a habeas corpus matter arising from an involuntary transfer from medium to maximum security, the applicant sought appointment of amicus curiae to review sealed material withheld under s. 27(3) of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
The court held that the Supreme Court of Canada's direction in Khela assigns that review to the reviewing judge, not to an amicus.
Applying the Criminal Lawyers Association standard, the court found that amicus assistance was not essential for the court to successfully and justly adjudicate the disclosure issue or the merits of the habeas corpus application.
The application for appointment of amicus curiae was dismissed.
