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Section 38.01 of the Canada Evidence Act imposes obligations on participants in proceedings to notify the Attorney General of Canada of any potential disclosure of information believed to be "sensitive" or "potentially injurious". Section 38.02 then imposes an obligation not to disclose the information. It is then for the Attorney General to decide what to disclose.<ref> | Section 38.01 of the ''Canada Evidence Act'' imposes obligations on participants in proceedings to notify the Attorney General of Canada of any potential disclosure of information believed to be "sensitive" or "potentially injurious". Section 38.02 then imposes an obligation not to disclose the information. It is then for the Attorney General to decide what to disclose.<ref> | ||
see s. 38.3 and 38.031</ref> | see s. 38.3 and 38.031</ref> | ||
Parties seeking disclosure can apply to the Federal Court for an order of disclosure.<ref> | Parties seeking disclosure can apply to the Federal Court for an order of disclosure.<ref> | ||