The board “is unanimous in accepting that Mr. Da Costa represents a significant threat to the safety of the public,” said the decision. Da Costa was found not criminally responsible on a charge of first degree murder in May 2019. Mr. Da Costa was found covered in blood and he was arrested. His father, Richard Da Costa, was found dead in the basement, with a hammer beside him,” said the decision. There have been no command hallucinations bothering Mr. Da Costa.

Source: National Post January 09, 2026 12:21 UTC