17 (1) If the Tribunal considers that it would be in the public interest, it may make an order authorizing the disclosure to any person or company of, (a) the nature or content of an order under section 11 or 12; (b) the name of any person examined or sought to be examined under section 13, any testimony given under section 13, any information obtained under section 13, the nature or content of any questions asked under section 13, the nature or content of any demands for the production of any document or other thing under section 13, or the fact that any document or other thing was produced under section 13; or (c) all or part of a report provided under section 15.  1994, c. 11, s. 358; 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (17). Opportunity to object (2) No order shall be made under subsection (1) unless the Tribunal has, where practicable, given reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard to, (a) persons and companies named by the Tribunal; and (b) in the case of disclosure of testimony given or information obtained under section 13, the person or company that gave the testimony or from which the information was obtained.  1994, c. 11, s. 358; 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (17). Order without notice (2.1) Despite subsection (2), if the Tribunal considers that it would be in the public interest, it may make an order without notice and without giving an opportunity to be heard authorizing the disclosure of the things described in clauses (1) (a) to (c) to any entity referred to in paragraph 1, 3, 4 or 5 of section 153. 2013, c. 2, Sched. 13, s. 1 (1); 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (17). Disclosure to police (3) Without the written consent of the person from whom the testimony was obtained, no order shall be made under subsection (1) or (2.1) authorizing the disclosure of testimony given under subsection 13 (1) to, (a) a municipal, provincial, federal or other police force or to a member of a police force; or Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 17 (3) (a) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 56 (1)) (a) a member of a municipal, provincial, federal or other police service; or (b) a person responsible for the enforcement of the criminal law of Canada or of any other country or jurisdiction. 1994, c. 11, s. 358; 2013, c. 2, Sched. 13, s. 1 (2). Terms and conditions (4) An order under subsection (1) or (2.1) may be subject to terms and conditions imposed by the Tribunal. 1994, c. 11, s. 358; 2013, c. 2, Sched. 13, s. 1 (3); 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (17). Disclosure by court (5) A court having jurisdiction over a prosecution under the Provincial Offences Act initiated by the Commission may compel production to the court of any testimony given or any document or other thing obtained under section 13, and after inspecting the testimony, document or thing and providing all interested parties with an opportunity to be heard, the court may order the release of the testimony, document or thing to the defendant if the court determines that it is relevant to the prosecution, is not protected by privilege and is necessary to enable the defendant to make full answer and defence, but the making of an order under this subsection does not determine whether the testimony, document or thing is admissible in the prosecution.  1994, c. 11, s. 358. Disclosure in investigation or proceeding (6) A person appointed to make an investigation or examination under this Act may disclose or produce anything mentioned in subsection (1), but may do so only in connection with, (a) a proceeding commenced or proposed to be commenced under this Act; or (b) an examination of a witness, including an examination of a witness under section 13.  2001, c. 23, s. 210; 2016, c. 5, Sched. 26, s. 1; 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (18). Disclosure to police (7) Without the written consent of the person from whom the testimony was obtained, no disclosure shall be made under subsection (6) of testimony given under subsection 13 (1) to, (a) a municipal, provincial, federal or other police force or to a member of a police force; or Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 17 (7) (a) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 56 (2)) (a) a member of a municipal, provincial, federal or other police service; or (b) a person responsible for the enforcement of the criminal law of Canada or of any other country or jurisdiction.  1999, c. 9, s. 196. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 11, s. 358 - 11/07/1994; 1999, c. 9, s. 196 - 14/12/1999 2001, c. 23, s. 210 - 05/12/2001 2013, c. 2, Sched. 13, s. 1 (1-3) - 21/06/2013 2016, c. 5, Sched. 26, s. 1 - 19/04/2016 2018, c. 3, Sched. 5, s. 58 (1, 2) - no effect - see 2019, c. 1, Sched. 3, s. 5 - 26/03/2019 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 56 (1, 2) - not in force 2021, c. 8, Sched. 9, s. 40 (17, 18) - 29/04/2022