Background:

• Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP (moving party) was former counsel for Acenzia Inc. and obtained a certificate of assessment for unpaid legal fees totaling $424,769.22.
• Acenzia and its sole director, Grant Bourdeau, challenged this debt in a separate lawsuit (the “Acenzia action”).
• The court ordered Bourdeau to provide financial documents and attend an examination in aid of execution. He failed to comply, leading to a contempt finding in April 2024.

Court’s Findings:

• ONCA upheld prior contempt rulings, rejecting Bourdeau’s claim of "confusion" over compliance.
• Though Bourdeau made partial document production in January 2025, key records remained missing, including real estate transactions, tax records, and litigation documents.
• His noncompliance was deemed deliberate and obstructive.

Key Orders:

1. Payment into Court:

   • Bourdeau must deposit $424,769.22 by February 28, 2025.
   • The moving party may retain any garnished funds received before this date.

2. Consequences for Non-Compliance:

   • If payment is not made, Bourdeau must produce all outstanding documents by March 4, 2025 and attend examination on March 6 or 7, 2025.
   • If he fails, the Acenzia action will be discontinued with prejudice.

3. Other Penalties:

   • $7,500 donation to Lawyers’ Feed the Hungry.
   • $20,400.95 in costs to the moving party within 30 days.