April 1 – Contempt of Court

“Civil contempt of court is a quasi-criminal proceeding. The following elements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt:

1)   The order that was breached must state clearly and unequivocally what should and should not be done.

2)   The party who disobeys the order must do so deliberately and wilfully.

3)   The breach of the order must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

See Prescott-Russell Services for Children and Adults v. G. (N.) (2006), 2006 CanLII 81792 (ON CA), 82 O.R. (3d) 686 (C.A.), at paras. 26-27.”

Vigneault v. Massey, 2014 ONCA 2144 (CanLII) at 11