(1) With the permission of the Judge, a party may do either or both of the following by means of a videoconference:
(a) attend a hearing to make submissions on sentencing;
(b) attend the sentencing.
(2) A party who has been granted permission under subrule (1) must provide and meet the expenses of the facilities necessary to enable them to attend by videoconference, unless the Judge directs otherwise.
(3) A party who attends the hearing by videoconference and seeks to tender an item as an exhibit must arrange for the item to be provided to the Court in time for the hearing.
Note for subrule (3)
For example, a party may fax or email a document to the Court prior to the hearing date.