Conroy v. Toronto Police Services Board
Ian Conroy
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Toronto Police Services Board
Law Firm / Organization
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Lawyer(s)

Michelle Doody

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Canada
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Government of Canada
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
Lawyer(s)

Akkila Thirukesan

Overview:
The case addressed a motion to strike Mr. Ian Conroy’s Statement of Claim. The plaintiff, self-represented, alleged a vast conspiracy involving U.S. and Canadian entities, asserting harassment, surveillance, and human rights violations spanning two decades.

Legal Arguments/Issues
The defendants sought to strike the claim under Rules 21.01(1)(d), 21.01(3)(d), and 25.11 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, arguing the claim lacked sufficient particulars, disclosed no cause of action, and was frivolous or vexatious. Key issues included:

  • Whether the claim disclosed sufficient details for the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) to respond, particularly allegations of assault, negligent investigation, and conspiracy.
  • Whether the claims against the Attorney General of Canada (AGC) identified a cause of action under the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act.

The court found the pleadings deficient, failing to provide necessary facts or to identify responsible parties, and determined the allegations were speculative and incapable of proof.

Court Decision and Costs
The court struck the claim in its entirety without leave to amend, finding no tenable cause of action. No monetary award or damages were granted, but the court allowed the parties to resolve costs within five days of judgment. If unresolved, submissions on costs (limited to five pages) were permitted.

Conclusion
Justice Papageorgiou concluded the defects in the claim were incurable, emphasizing that pursuing the matter further would only burden the defendants unnecessarily.

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-24-00713502
Civil litigation
Defendant