The judgment of Dickson C.J. and Lamer C.J. and La Forest, Sopinka and Gonthier JJ. was delivered by
What is the entitlement of an accused person to the sealed packet?
Upon what grounds may an accused challenge an authorization for wiretap and before what court?
What remedy is appropriate?
What special requirements apply when information from informants is relied on to obtain an authorization?
What principles and procedures apply to the editing of the contents of the sealed packet?
Is the accused entitled to cross-examination on the affidavit filed with the authorizing judge?
Did the failure of the authorizing judge to include a minimization clause result in the authorization of an unreasonable search and seizure in violation of s. 8 of the Charter ?
Did the accused abscond?
Did the trial judge properly caution the jury with respect to the evidence of accomplices?
Footnotes
- [1] * Chief Justice at the time of hearing.
- [2] ** Chief Justice at the time of judgment.