Technical Case Management Program, Technical Operations Branch, RCMP (Ottawa)
Katie Doherty
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Maggie Loda
Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada (Vancouver)
Criminal and regulatory investigators face daunting challenges in complying with the Charter, and often receive conflicting legal advice on interpretation and Charter compliant procedure.
Infringement can not only result in lost cases, but can also lead to civil lawsuits, actions for Human Rights violations and internal disciplinary action.
In some cases, criminals may escape justice. This new OsgoodePDprogram developed by two leading criminal case prosecutors, Federal and Provincial, and a highly experienced law enforcement officer will give you the practical tools you need to meet the most recurrent Charter challenges you face in your work as an investigator.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Delivered by an experienced faculty of Crowns, defence lawyers, police and judges from across Canada, you will get practical, straightforward guidance in several key Charter areas, including:
Investigation and detention
Searching and seizing electronic devices
Regulatory vs. criminal investigation crossover: effectively managing the minefield
Arrest and post-arrest
Emerging key Charter issues in 2024
The Charter in practice: cross-discipline panel discussion based on a practical case fact scenario
Who Should Attend
Police Officers
Regulatory Investigators
Police Chiefs
Senior Police Executives
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Transit Police
Private Security Officers
Police Oversight Board Members and Municipal
Police Counsel
Special Investigations Unit Investigators (SIU)
Professional Standards Directors and Investigators
Police Association Executives and their lawyers
Crown Prosecutors
Private Investigators
Civil Litigators Involved in Police Liability Insurance Cases
Senior Law Enforcement
“Excellent program. Panel members were highly knowledgeable and all of them presented very well. Should be mandatory for everyone in the field.”
Faculty
Program Chairs
Dave Cobey
Technical Case Management Program, Technical Operations Branch, RCMP (Ottawa)
Katie Doherty
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Maggie Loda
Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada (Vancouver)
Featured Q&A
“The Charter in Practice: A Judicial Perspective” The Honourable Michael J. Moldaver, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada; Counsel, Goodmans LLP, in discussion with Crown Counsel, Katie Doherty
Instructors
Matthew Asma
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Ioana Corabian
Team Lead, Technology and Internet Crimes Unit, Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office, Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (Edmonton)
The Honourable Justice Allison Dellandrea
Ontario Court of Justice (Brampton)
Molly Flanagan
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Are the rules different for the search of electronic devices vs. other items?
What are the obligations of investigators to facilitate an arrestee’s ability to consult counsel?
How to conduct a post‑arrest interview in a Charter‑compliant manner
Charter interests engaged by post‑arrest detention
What continuing Charter protections are engaged regarding detained evidence?
Module One Concludes
Module Two
Introduction and Overview
The Honourable Justice Allison Dellandrea
Ontario Court of Justice (Brampton)
Daniel J. Song, K.C.
Counsel, Pringle Law, Barristers (Vancouver)
Monica McQueen
Public Prosecution Service of Canada (Halifax)
This session will focus on the practical application of the legal principles regarding investigation, detention, arrest and post‑arrest procedures canvassed in Module One.
A panel of cross‑discipline practitioners and a member of the Ontario Court of Justice will lead attendees through an examination of a fact‑pattern generated specifically for this course. This session will be a discussion of the real‑world application of these principles to common investigative situations.
Experts in each topic will summarize the Charter protections implicated and provide concrete guidance to better ensure the activity is conducted in a Charter‑compliant manner.
Part One: Seizing and Searching Mobile Devices
Matthew Asma
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Toronto)
Part Two: Regulatory vs Criminal Investigation Challenges
Kenneth Jull
Counsel, Gardiner Roberts LLP (Toronto)
Jeff Kehoe
Enforcement Director, Ontario Securities Commission
S/Sgt. Mark McVicar
Calgary Police Service
Certified In‑House Legal Counsel, Legal Risk and Management Officer
Search and Seizure in administrative investigations
Differences between regulatory inspections and criminal investigations
Bridging the information border
Avoiding fatal Charter hazards: Crossing the Rubicon
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
“Very relevant to my work. All the panel members were very articulate and discussed the issues well where I as a lay person could fully understand and relate.”
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Students typically complete the LLM in two years (6 terms).
Stay competitive with deep dives into the most critical issues in law. Taught by leading experts and designed for flexible learning, choose from multi-day programs or take courses at your own pace to build towards a certificate.
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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