Thankfully in Canada we don't see that very often. However, for those situations when we do, I think I'd say that we have a rushed system. In order for an accused who is a youth to be considered for trial as an adult, it's challenging on a system that is already overburdened. It has the Jordan principle to move forward with, and it is stretched, so we need to have proper resources allocated to our court system regardless of the jurisdiction. It doesn't matter if it's Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, P.E.I., Newfoundland or Nunavut: In order for them to be able to adequately weigh the gravity of the offence and the impact it had on the victims and the impact it's having on families and the police officers involved, to make that decision to try as an adult, it takes resources. Ultimately, once that decision is made in the proper forum, then you'll have sentencing as an adult.
