Requests From The Police – Video Surveillance And Privacy

A condominium resident (the "Appellant") was recently charged and convicted of various drugs and firearms offences in the case of R. v. Salmon. He subsequently appealed his conviction and brought an application to exclude evidence. The basis of the application was Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects individuals against unreasonable search and seizure.

During the investigation, the police attended the condominium building and spoke to security and the property administrator. At that time, the property administrator:

1. Advised the police that two parking passes had been issued to the appellant;
2. Advised the police that the appellant was a registered tenant and provided a copy of the lease to the police; and