Majority
The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by
La Forest J.
La Forest J. ‑‑ It will not be necessary to hear from you Mr. Tjosvold. The Court has reached a decision. Justice Sopinka will pronounce the judgment of the Court.
//Sopinka J.//
Sopinka J.
Sopinka J. ‑‑ With respect to the first two points argued, we are in substantial agreement with the reasons of the Court of Appeal.
With respect to the ground relating to cross‑examination, the proposed line of questioning related to a collateral matter. Furthermore, its relevance was extremely tenuous and while wide latitude is permitted in cross‑examination in a criminal case, the trial judge properly exercised his discretion in excluding the cross‑examination.
The appeal is therefore dismissed.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitors for the appellant: Molstad, Gilbert, Edmonton.
Solicitor for the respondent: The Attorney General of Alberta, Edmonton.