One of the accused in an alleged fraud case involving former SNC-Lavalin executives in connection with a $1.3-billion contract for a Montreal superhospital is seeking a stay of proceedings.
Yohann Elbaz’s lawyer is in court Wednesday, arguing his client has had to wait too long for his trial.
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Walid Hijazi argues that, even after factoring in defence-related delays, Elbaz has waited longer than he should have since his April 2013 arrest.
In a 2016 ruling, the Supreme Court set specific deadlines for cases to reach trial.
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Elbaz is one of five people who remain charged in the alleged $22.5-million fraud case, including three former SNC-Lavalin executives and Elbaz’s brother, a former McGill University Health Centre executive.
There is a publication ban on the evidence in the case.
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