Recording the police in public in Canada

Addressing the question about whether members of the public can freely record (video, photos, etc) the police in a public place in Canada. Previous blog posts on this topic can be found here: police Here are the cases referred to in the discussion: R. v. Zarafonitis, 2013 ONCJ 570 R. v. LeBlanc, 2006 NBPC 37 Contents 0:03 Disclaimer 1:02 Principles at play 4:19 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 5:36 Case: Zarafonitis 12:29 Case: LeBlanc 22:02 Summary For education and information only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you have a specific legal issue, speak with a qualified lawyer for advice tailored to your situation. All views expressed are solely those of the creator.