Sophie Vaisman

The applicant challenged CDSA search warrants, his arrest, and the ensuing searches on the basis that the Information to Obtain relied on a single confidential informant whose information was not shown to be credible, compelling, or meaningfully corroborated.

The court held that the ITO amounted to an unverified generalized tip and failed on all branches of the Debot framework, such that the warrants could not have issued and the arrest lacked reasonable grounds.

Applying the Grant framework, the court found the state conduct serious, the impact on the applicant's Charter-protected interests considerable, and concluded that admission of the firearms evidence would bring the administration of justice into disrepute notwithstanding the strong societal interest in adjudication on the merits.

The firearms and associated items seized from the applicant and his vehicle were excluded.

This endorsement addresses the allocation of costs following the granting of default judgment and summary judgment in favour of the Plaintiffs.

The court reviews a revised Costs Outline and orders specific costs to be paid by each Defendant, with payment due within 30 days of April 29, 2025.

The plaintiffs, Albert Carbone and Cathy Horvath, sought default and summary judgment against several defendants for misappropriating their life savings through a fraudulent investment scheme involving a non-existent cannabis business.

The court granted default judgment against Salvatore Boccia, David Shpilt, and 215 Holding Corp. for fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment, and summary judgment against Rosanna Boccia for fraud, conversion, and oppression.

Punitive damages were awarded against Salvatore Boccia, David Shpilt, and 215 Holding Corp. The court found the conduct to be brazen, intentional, and a marked departure from ordinary standards of behaviour, and held the defendants jointly and severally liable for the losses.