Federal Courts Rules (SOR/98-106)

Marginal note:Motion for order of confidentiality

• 151 (1) On motion, the Court may order that material to be filed shall be treated as confidential.

• Marginal note:Demonstrated need for confidentiality

  (2) Before making an order under subsection (1), the Court must be satisfied that the material should be treated as confidential, notwithstanding the public interest in open and accessible court proceedings.