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Judicial review of decision by Martin Lamontagne of Criminal Conviction Review Group no reasonable basis to conclude miscarriage of justice likely occurred in applicant’s case—First judicial review of decision by Minister of Justice under Criminal Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, s. 696.3—In criminal proceedings, Crown enjoying extensive discretionary powers, especially with respect to decision to commence criminal proceedings—Mr. Lamontagne’s conclusion informant’s identity irrelevant to issue of applicant’s criminal liability not unreasonable—Application dismissed.

Daoulov v. Canada (Attorney General) (T-1249-07, 2008 FC 544, Frenette D.J., order dated April 29, 2008, 17 pp.)

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