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Discovery plan approved and case management directions issued in inmate's Charter action regarding frequent lockdowns.
A case conference was held in an action brought by a self-represented plaintiff alleging Charter breaches due to frequent lockdowns at the Toronto South Detention Centre.
The court approved the parties' agreed discovery plan, scheduled a further case conference to discuss next steps, and issued general case management directions, including that no motions may be brought without leave.
The court converted an incarcerated self-represented plaintiff's complex constitutional application into an action to ensure proper discovery.
The applicant, incarcerated and self-represented, brought a summary application seeking constitutional declarations and $2 million in damages against the Crown, alleging violations related to frequent lockdowns, inadequate medical and legal assistance, and denial of religious freedoms at Toronto South Detention Centre.
The Crown moved to convert the application to an action, arguing that the complexity, anticipated credibility issues, and volume of evidence necessitated a full trial process with documentary and oral discoveries.
The court granted the Crown's motion, converting the application to an action, finding that a structured action process would be fairer, more affordable, and ultimately more efficient given the substantial damages claimed and the applicant's detailed rebuttal to the Crown's anticipated evidence.
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Toronto South Detention Centre were removed as respondents.
