I don't think it's that they're not in a position. The crowns clearly are in a position to make the application from the outset, but to understand fully the context...I think in many jurisdictions the resources of the court, of the Crown, are stretched somewhat thin. There is often very much a revolving door issue in remand throughout Canada and I guess there is overburden--
On October 31st, 2007. See this statement in context.