The applicant brought a motion for habeas corpus, alleging that the adjournment of her bail hearing to a later date violated her s. 11(e) Charter right to reasonable bail without just cause.
The Crown opposed, citing issues with conducting contested bail hearings in video remand court.
The court found that insufficient regard was paid to accommodating the applicant's request to proceed with a bail hearing on the day of the motion, and that her continued detention was not justified.
Exercising its inherent supervisory jurisdiction under the Charter, the court ordered the applicant's release on her own recognizance with conditions, finding that to do otherwise would breach her s. 9 and 11(e) Charter rights.
