The need for cross-border access to electronic evidence is imperative for a vast majority of criminal investigations and proceedings nowadays. In this context, a number of public and private entities and projects have been creating resources aimed at facilitating cross-border access to electronic...

This document analyses the process of requesting Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in criminal matters from Canadian authorities, with a particular focus on the gathering of electronic evidence. It provides information on the basis for cooperation, scope of assistance, requirements for MLA requests...