Supreme Court declines U.S. material transfer review

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:20 am

The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to revisit a decision allowing material seized in connection with commercial espionage allegations to be transferred to U.S. authorities. The ruling underscores judicial deference to administrative determinations while prompting critics to question its implications for national sovereignty and cross-border legal oversight.

theglobeandmail.com / Supreme Court of Canada won’t review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

The U.S. asked for Canada’s assistance in 2017 to obtain and execute a search warrant at JYS Technologies’ office in Brossard, Que.

thestar.com / Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a decision to send information to U.S. authorities investigating commercial espionage allegations.

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