Background: Mr. Dempsey, a former employee and shareholder of Pagefreezer Software Inc., had previously entered into a settlement agreement to resolve an oppression dispute. Following dissatisfaction with the settlement, Mr. Dempsey engaged in various legal proceedings, leading to multiple sealing orders due to the sensitive nature of the documents involved.

Court Findings: The Court found that:

1. Mr. Dempsey had actual knowledge of the sealing orders and intentionally breached them by sending sealed documents to political figures and regulatory bodies.
2. He was in civil contempt for failing to pay the $5,000 fine imposed by the court.

Sanctions: The court imposed a $10,000 fine on Mr. Dempsey for his continued defiance of court orders.

Costs: The court awarded special costs to the respondents, Pagefreezer Software Inc. and Michael Riedijk, amounting to $15,570.00.

Total Amount: Mr. Dempsey was ordered to pay a total of $25,570.00, combining the fine and special costs.

Disposition: Mr. Dempsey was held in contempt for both the breach of the sealing orders and the failure to pay the fine, resulting in the financial penalties and the awarding of special costs to the respondents.