By Canadian Press

Justice minister calls for investigation of lawyers after Manitoba judge followed

Jul 15, 2021 | 8:42 AM

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s justice minister has written to the provincial law society requesting it investigate the conduct of lawyers working with an organization that hired a private investigator to follow a judge. 

Cameron Friesen says, as attorney general of Manitoba, he has asked the Law Society of Manitoba to initiate an investigation into the lawyers with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.

The centre is representing a group of churches in Manitoba that are challenging COVID-19 public health orders. 

John Carpay stepped down as president of the Justice Centre this week after admitting in court to hiring a private investigator to follow the judge presiding over that case.

Friesen says he is gravely concerned by the actions of the centre. 

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He says the lawyers involved must be held accountable.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2021. 

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