A reason for detaining a person for s. 469 offences may include the fact that the accused commits an indictable offence but is not a resident of Canada.

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Under Canadian law, one of the grounds for detaining a person charged with an offence, particularly those of a serious nature such as those listed under section 469 (which includes crimes like murder), is the likelihood that the accused will not appear in court. If the accused is not a resident of Canada, this may increase the risk of them fleeing the jurisdiction, thus providing a reason for their detention to ensure their appearance in court.

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