The accused, charged with human trafficking offences, applied for a stay of proceedings under s. 11(b) of the Charter, arguing unreasonable delay.
The total delay from charge to the anticipated end of trial was approximately 50 months.
The court deducted periods of delay attributable to the defence, the COVID-19 pandemic, a discrete event involving late disclosure of a co-accused's statement, and a preliminary inquiry overrun.
After deductions, the net delay was calculated at approximately 23 months, which fell below the 30-month presumptive ceiling established in Jordan.
The application was dismissed.
