The judgment of McLachlin C.J. and Bastarache, Deschamps, Charron and Rothstein JJ.

1. Overview – (0:00:40)

2. The Facts and Proceedings Below – (0:06:11)

3. Analysis – (0:13:04)

3.1 Self-incrimination: The Overarching Principle from Which Both the Confessions Rule and the Right to Silence are Derived – (0:13:07)

3.2 The Confessions Rule – (0:19:17)

3.3. The Section 7 Right to Silence – (0:39:54)

3.4 Application to This Case – (0:48:09)

4. Disposition – (0:52:50)