Section 802.1 — Criminal Code: Limitation on the use of agents

Despite subsections 800(2) and 802(2), a defendant may not appear or examine or cross-examine witnesses by agent if he or she is liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term of more than six months, unless the defendant is an organization; the defendant is appearing to request an adjournment of the proceedings; or the agent is authorized to do so under a program approved —

or criteria established —

by the lieutenant governor in council of the province.