In 2021, the Law Society of Alberta delegated disciplinary proceedings against John Carpay, for a matter involving surveillance of various Manitoba government officials including a judge, to the Law Society of Manitoba. The Law Society of Alberta said it was closing its file.
The Manitoba Law Society proceedings were concluded in August 2023, and sanctions were imposed on Mr. Carpay: to pay $5,000 and to respect a lifetime ban on practicing law in Manitoba.
In October 2023, Manitoba Crown Prosecutors stayed all criminal charges against Mr. Carpay, who was innocent of any criminal wrongdoing.
In 2024, the Law Society of Alberta informed Mr. Carpay that it was commencing brand new disciplinary proceedings in respect of the same issues that had already been fully dealt with and concluded in Manitoba.
Mr. Carpay and the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms remain focused on their mission to defend the constitutional freedoms of all Canadians.
