John P. MacBeth, Esq., Q.C.

The appellant police officer was convicted of insubordination for engaging in unsolicited religious conversation and distributing religious pamphlets to a member of the public, contrary to a direct order.

He appealed the conviction and the penalty of forfeiture of two vacation days, arguing that the order violated his freedom of religion under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, holding that Charter rights must be balanced and that an employer may lawfully require an employee to refrain from conducting certain religious activities during working hours.

The conviction and penalty were confirmed.

The appellant police officer was convicted of discreditable conduct after driving a police vehicle at high speeds, causing a high-speed pursuit by another officer and forcing an oncoming vehicle to swerve.

The appellant appealed the conviction, arguing his conduct was not 'disorderly' and pointing to evidentiary discrepancies.

The Commission dismissed the appeal, finding the conduct violated constituted authority and the evidentiary conflicts were minor.

The reprimand penalty was confirmed.

The appellant police constable appealed the penalty of resignation or summary dismissal imposed by the Chief of Police following convictions for three major disciplinary offences, including insubordination towards a superior officer and leaving his assigned foot-patrol area without permission.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, finding no error in the administration of the penalty despite the appellant's positive personal features.