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Contribution to Book
Canada - Electronic Evidence in Canada
Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
  • Stephen Coughlan, Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
  • Robert Currie, Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Keywords
  • Canada,
  • Electronic Evidence,
  • Discovery,
  • Evidence,
  • Electronic Signatures,
  • Protection of Privacy,
  • Confidentiality,
  • Wiretap,
  • Electronic Surveillance,
  • General Warrant,
  • Computer,
  • Cell Phone,
  • Search
Abstract

This chapter discusses the issues surrounding electronic evidence in Canada. Topics discussed include the best evidence rule, electronic signatures, web-based evidence, and video-tape and security camera evidence. In addition rules around protection of privacy, discovery, and confidentiality are pursued. Finally the chapter also considers the many issues which arise around gathering electronic evidence in the criminal context, including wiretaps, general warrants, and searches of computers and cell phones.

Citation Information
Robert J Currie & Steve Coughlan, "Canada: Electronic Evidence in Canada" in Stephen Mason, ed, Electronic Evidence, 3rd ed (Toronto: LexisNexis, 2012) 283.