“Solicitor-client privilege” refers to the complete confidentiality of particular communications between a lawyer and their client. This means that you can provide your lawyer with all pertinent details related to your case without concern that any damaging information will be exposed to the public.
However, not all exchanges between a solicitor and their client are protected by this privilege. It only applies when the client divulges information in confidence in order to receive legal advice or services. Any non-privileged information that you disclose to your lawyer is still considered confidential, but may be revealed in specific circumstances. The Law Society of Ontario and Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Code of Conduct specifies the limited scenarios in which confidential information can be disclosed.
