The Crown applied under s. 714.1 of the Criminal Code for an order permitting the complainant to testify remotely from Halifax at the accused's sexual assault trial in Toronto.
The accused opposed the application.
The court found that despite a barely sufficient evidentiary record, remote testimony was appropriate given the complainant's location, the cost of travel, and the impact on her emotional well-being.
The application was granted subject to conditions ensuring the solemnity of the proceedings and the integrity of the evidence.
