The applicant, charged with human trafficking and sexual assault offences, sought a bail review under s. 520 of the Criminal Code after being detained.
The applicant proposed a new surety who worked from home and could provide 24/7 supervision without internet access.
The court found this constituted a material change in circumstances that addressed the original bail judge's concerns regarding the secondary ground.
The court also found the original judge erred by violating the presumption of innocence in assuming the applicant would not follow conditions simply because he was charged with human trafficking.
The court concluded that a strict release plan with the new surety and a GPS monitor addressed both secondary and tertiary grounds, and ordered the applicant's release.
