If the accused is charged with a Supreme Court exclusive offence (a s. 469 offence), the presiding provincial court judge has the jurisdiction to try the case and set a date for a trial to be heard by a superior court judge.

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A provincial court judge does not have the jurisdiction to try a s. 469 offence, which is reserved for the superior court. They can only conduct a preliminary inquiry and commit the accused for trial in the superior court.

If the Accused Is Charged with a Supreme Court Exclusive