Yes. I would say there is certainly a degree of risk.
We also have to understand that the professionals who are around the table in a criminal trial can be trusted. We can trust both Crown counsel and defence counsel.
We must not think that the physical presence of the accused is going to be required, when they are in custody, just for setting a hearing date, for an adjournment, or for organizing and managing the trial.
We have to understand that it will be done when it is necessary for the accused to be present and there is some benefit to them being present, taking into account the other measures that already exist in the Criminal Code for ensuring the presence of the accused or the introduction of evidence...