Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Irregularity or variance not to affect validity

546 The validity of any proceeding at or subsequent to a preliminary inquiry is not affected by

• (a) any irregularity or defect in the substance or form of the summons or warrant;

• (b) any variance between the charge set out in the summons or warrant and the charge set out in the information; or

• (c) any variance between the charge set out in the summons, warrant or information and the evidence adduced by the prosecution at the inquiry.