Prosecution Position
From: Sandra Finley [
Sent: July-09-14 9:03 PM
To: Eve Stegenga
Subject: Prosecution 1. Their Position
Hi Eve,
Keep the Crown’s “positions” in mind when building your own.
They have to be rebutted.
THREE are stated in the emails since July 3. It would be worthwhile to read through the prior emails to see if there is anything else.
Prosecution #1:
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 19:55:05
The Crown’s position is that the Government of Canada is carrying out its mandate through Statistics Canada in a lawful way. An individual’s personal objection to the government’s methods does not provide a lawful exemption to a legal obligation.
Prosecution #2:
Wed, 9 Jul 2014 22:44:14
I have not found any source that says LM actually contravenes Canadian laws. … You will have to provide evidence. Even if you are able to do that, my position remains that it is irrelevant to the charge.
Prosecution #3:
Wed, 9 Jul 2014 22:44:14
I looked briefly at the LM Canada website. I found nothing that indicates the company participates in any activity that contravenes Canadian laws or policies with respect to cluster munitions. The company provides products and services to several Canadian government agencies. As well, LM Canada and LM US are two separate companies.
/Sandra