Re: Alda Kang
ORB File No: 8941
Hearing held on: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Place of hearing: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Pursuant to: Sections 672.47(1) and 672.48(1) of the Criminal Code
Before:
Alternate Chairperson: Mr. J. Weinstein
Members: Dr. R. Wood Hill
Dr. G. Stones (via Zoom)
Ms. A. Israel
Mr. J. Cyr (via Zoom)
Parties Appearing:
Accused: Alda Kang
Counsel: Mr. A. Stastny
The person in charge of hospital: Counsel: Ms. S. Rosales-Zelaya
Attorney General of Ontario: Counsel: Mr. M. Feindel
REASONS FOR DISPOSITION
(Dated May 11, 2026)
Introduction
On January 5, 2026, Alda Kang was found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault (x3), obstruction of a police officer (x2) and assault of a police officer, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (the “Criminal Code”). Ms. Kang was remanded to the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (the “Board”) with a Warrant of Committal to be detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (“CAMH” and the “Hospital”).
On April 16, 2026, the Board convened at CAMH to conduct a hearing pursuant to s. 672.47(1) and 672.48(1) of the Criminal Code to determine Ms. Kang's fitness to stand trial and to make a disposition, if necessary. Ms. Kang attended her hearing and was represented by counsel, Mr. A Stastny.
Dr. C. Kung presented on behalf of the Hospital and submitted that Ms. Kang is fit to stand trial and should be remanded back to the court for the adjudication of the issue of fitness. Counsel for the Attorney General agreed with the Hospital’s position. Mr. Stastny joined the submission of the Hospital and so it was a joint submission that Ms. Kang was fit to stand trial.
For the following reasons, the Board finds that Ms. Kang is fit to stand trial.
Index Offence
- “1) Theft Under $5000
Obstruct Peace Officer x2
Assault Peace Officer
Assault x3
Synopsis for Plea
Charge: Theft Not Exceeding $5000/Shoplifting; Obstruct a Peace Officer; Assault Peace Officer
Date: April 21, 2025
On April 21, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Toronto Police were dispatched to 80 Front Street East in the City of Toronto in response to a reported theft. A female suspect was observed concealing merchandise on her person and exiting the store without making any attempt to pay for the items, thereby passing all points of sale