I cannot say yes or no. Do I agree with the statement? I agree with what Justice Lamer said in his report. But do not draw from my comment the conclusion that I agree that the summary trial system is not in need of reform. Justice Lamer would have given it only a superficial look in his report. In the Lamer report, there is a requirement to address summary trials in today's world. In my opinion, it does not meet a charter protection that anybody else facing a criminal trial would have to meet in Canada.
On February 28th, 2011. See this statement in context.