SELECTED CASE LAW
ALBERTA:
In 2007 ABPC 349 Mr. W, a 29-year-old man, surreptitiously filmed 15 men using urinals at his workplace over a two-year period. He documented these photos on a spreadsheet that included the names, birth dates, addresses, insurance account numbers, and notes regarding the victim’s genitals. Mr. W pleaded guilty and the court ordered a suspended sentence, along with 2 years’ probation, 100 hours of community services, and an order prohibiting him from possessing equipment for recording purposes while in a public bathroom or change room. The court ordered the seizure and destruction of the images.
Criminal Offence(s): Voyeurism