The applicant, charged with sexual assault and sexual touching, brought an application for a stay of proceedings under s. 24(1) of the Charter, alleging a violation of his s. 11(b) right to be tried within a reasonable time.
The total delay was 28 months and 23 days.
The court deducted 58 days of defence delay, resulting in a net delay of 26 months and 21 days, which fell below the 30-month presumptive ceiling established in Jordan.
The court found that the applicant failed to establish that the delay was markedly longer than reasonably required, particularly given the scheduling challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The application was dismissed.
