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Ontario courts recently held a secret trial—a highly unusual occurrence in the Canadian legal system.

What Was Withheld?

The names of the accused, the lawyers, the presiding judge, and even the charges and convictions were all kept confidential. The extreme level of secrecy suggests the case may have involved confidential informants or matters of national security.

While rare, such secrecy is sometimes permitted under Canadian law to protect identities, preserve investigations, or avoid jeopardizing ongoing intelligence operations.

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