Jonathan Coady

Biography

  HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES. Jonathan takes complex cases and constructs solutions. He aims to make his clients’ positions the simplest and easiest to understand. Jonathan works primarily in the area of administrative law, representing individuals, government agencies, and regulated entities before courts and tribunals. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Clients involved in disputes are often in need of an advocate who can protect their interests. Accessible and well-prepared, Jonathan presents the positions of his clients in an effective and persuasive manner.  He has: Represented individuals, corporations, municipalities and public agencies before administrative tribunals. Served as counsel to administrative tribunals. Advised government agencies and decision-makers on their obligations under federal and provincial legislation. Recovered property valued at more than $2M USD for a foreign state agency. Defended individuals in criminal and regulatory proceedings. Prosecuted offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as an agent of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Secured settlements of more than $1M CDN for losses suffered by corporations as a result of a defective supply. Appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada, Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island, the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, the Tax Court of Canada, and the Federal Court. Represented parties before the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Prince Edward Island, Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission, Prince Edward Island Labour Relations Board, Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission, Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission, Immigration and Refugee Protection Board of Canada, Employment Insurance Board of Referees, Public Service Commission of Canada, Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada, and the Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River.

Research Interest

  Litigation – Public Law Statutory Offences Access to Information and Privacy