The Crown applied under s. 490(2)(a) of the Criminal Code for further detention of seized items (physical documents and digital data) beyond the initial three months.
The investigation involves alleged fraudulent Employment Insurance Benefits claims by the respondents.
The court applied the test from R. v. Tennina, considering whether an investigation is ongoing, if the materials are necessary, and the progress of the investigation.
Despite the volume of materials, translation needs, and COVID-19 impacts, the court found the investigation active and the materials necessary, granting a further detention order for one year.
