“Significant jail time” likely lies ahead for a man accused of threatening the life of Prime Minister Mark Carney. But it’s not the charge related to that matter that could land Jamie Da Costa a lengthy stay behind bars. The 31-year-old also faces other charges not related to the alleged incident involving Carney. Those matters involve charges of extortion, criminal harassment, uttering threats to cause death, mischief (damage over $5,000) and being disguised with intent. Da Costa appeared in court again Wednesday via CCTV. His lawyer, Adriano Iovinelli, was in the courtroom in person. “(Special prosecution) provided me an extensive ECR (early case resolution), with case law,” Iovinelli told court. “I need to review the same with my client.” Outside court, Iovinelli clarified: “They’re looking for significant jail time.” He also said what the prosecution wants for the alleged extortion “is more substantive than the uttering threats at Carney.” He said it comes down to the alleged extortion being a prolonged thing. Da Costa has yet to plead guilty to any of the charges against him. Iovinelli asked for and was granted an adjournment to Oct. 13 “to see whether or not we intend to schedule a sentencing date at that time.” He’ll sit down with Da Costa this weekend. Meantime, Da Costa remains in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre. The Carney matter Da Costa was arrested by the RCMP and charged with “uttering a threat to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney to cause death.” The alleged threats against Carney, and members of the prime minister’s family, are said to have occurred in a YouTube video. A video appearing to encourage Canadians to travel to Ottawa and commit an act of violence against Canada’s leader and members of his family was posted on a YouTube channel registered to a Jamie Da Costa. The video was dated July 25. Court documents say the alleged incident occurred between July 25 and 26. Mounties have said they became involved on July 28. As of two weeks ago, the channel, when accessed, “isn’t available.” “The channel was taken down for violating our community guidelines,” a representative from YouTube Canada said via email. Outside court on Wednesday, Iovinelli said Da Costa is “more stable” now than when he was taken into custody. “He’s in a better state of mind,” Iovinelli said. Regarding his client’s matters, he said, “Let’s face it—these are serious charges.”
