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Blair McPherson

Blair McPherson

Senior Counsel with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, representing the Director of Public Prosecutions in Supreme Court of Canada cases.

Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada Hearings (English Audio)

Supreme Court of Canada Hearings (English Audio)

Jordan Bilinski v. His Majesty the King (42030)

Jun 30 · 3h 16m

Richard Wagner
Richard WagnerHOST
140:45
Blair McPherson.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
140:49
Good morning.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
140:52
The Director of Public Prosecutions intervenes in this appeal to advance two submissions.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
141:02
Our first submission is that the standard mens rea jury instruction for in sexual assault cases leads juries astray.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
141:16
by allowing myths and stereotypes to creep into the deliberation process.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
141:24
Courts of appeal have signaled the alarm as have academic commentators.
Blair McPherson
Blair McPhersonGUEST
141:31
This case provides this court with an opportunity to do the same.
Malcolm RowePANELIST
145:52
I put to you that given the evidence, you will have little difficulty in making a decision on this element of the offense.

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