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Young v. Saanich Police Department, 2003 BCSC 926 (CanLII).

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<strong>Young</strong> v. <strong>Saanich</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong>, et al Page 52<br />

deprived thereof except in accordance with the<br />

principles of fundamental justice.<br />

Issues<br />

[112] The petitioners contend that the CRD breached their<br />

s. 7 rights by disclosing to others Mr. <strong>Young</strong>'s private<br />

medical information as well as details about the tenancy<br />

dispute. I do not propose to address these complaints<br />

<strong>2003</strong> <strong>BCSC</strong> <strong>926</strong> (<strong>CanLII</strong>)<br />

separately as they are without foundation. For the most part,<br />

the petitioners were responsible for any dissemination of<br />

private information, including to the media and politicians.<br />

They cannot complain when others respond.<br />

[113] The petitioners also contend that the CRD adopted a<br />

"zero-tolerance" policy prohibiting medical marihuana use such<br />

as to interfere with Mr. <strong>Young</strong>'s choice of medication and<br />

where to establish a home. I will address this argument<br />

below, but only on the basis of the earlier stated<br />

assumptions.<br />

[114] As against the SPD, the petitioners first contend<br />

that the police also improperly shared information with<br />

others. During his submission, Mr. <strong>Young</strong> referred several<br />

times to his concern that Mr. Borzoni, who acted as counsel<br />

for all the respondents, performed some improper function

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