Heard by 9 justice panel along with companion cases of R. v. Sinclair and R. v. McCrimmon. Murder acquittal overturned by Alta. C.A., appealed by defence to S.C.C. Issue involved scope of s. 10(b) of the Charter – right of an arrestee to retain and instruct counsel without delay. Decision of the Court reserved and pending.
July 2, 2009