The appellants, members of the Commission de police du Québec, conducted an inquiry and submitted a report censuring the respondent's conduct.
The respondent sued for exemplary damages, alleging the appellants acted without jurisdiction and breached natural justice by failing to give him an opportunity to be heard.
The appellants moved to dismiss the action, claiming absolute immunity under the Police Act and the Act respecting public inquiry commissions.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the commissioners enjoy the same absolute immunity as superior court judges for acts done in the execution of their duty, which includes holding an inquiry and submitting a report.
The appeal was allowed and the action for damages dismissed.
