Can solicitor-client privilege apply when the client is a department of government?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Canada (Attorney General) v. Williamson, 2003 FCA 361 (CanLII):
It is clear, however, that solicitor-client privilege can apply when the client is a department of government and the advising solicitors are in the employ of the Department of Justice. Canadian Jewish Congress v. Canada (1995) 93 F.T.R. 172 (T.D.)
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