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Section 22
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22. The witnesses shall testify after having been sworn by the investigation commissioner and, if he so requires, out of each other’s presence. Any person able to testify may be compelled to do so under the penalties provided respecting witnesses who refuse to answer before the Superior Court.
The investigation commissioner shall inform a witness of his right to request the protection of section 5 of the Canada Evidence Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-5) in respect of any question tending to criminate him.
22. The witnesses shall testify after having been sworn by the investigation commissioner and, if he so requires, out of each other’s presence. Any person able to testify may be compelled to do so under the penalties provided respecting witnesses who refuse to answer before the Superior Court.
The investigation commissioner shall inform a witness of his right to request the protection of section 5 of the Canada Evidence Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter E-10) in respect of any question tending to criminate him.
22. The witnesses shall testify after having been sworn by the investigation commissioner and, if he so requires, out of each other’s presence. Any person able to testify may be compelled to do so under the penalties provided respecting witnesses who refuse to answer before the Superior Court.
A witness cannot refuse to answer for the reason that his reply might tend to incriminate him or to expose him to a proceeding of any kind; but his replies cannot be used against him in any subsequent criminal proceedings, except for perjury.
