The man accused of killing 11 people and injuring dozens more by driving an SUV into a crowded Vancouver street festival was back in court on Friday for the final installment of hearings on his fitness to stand trial.

Kai-Ji Adam Lo is charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder in the vehicle ramming at the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day Filipino street festival.

No decision on Lo’s fitness was rendered on Friday, as the court heard submissions from both sides, with Lo’s lawyer arguing his client was not fit to stand trial and the Crown arguing he is.

Lo appeared calm and quiet as he appeared via video link from jail.

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, “unfit to stand trial” is defined as an accused person having a mental disorder that leaves them unable to conduct a defence or to instruct

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