Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, you have the right to remain silent. This means that you have no obligation to speak to the police. Even if the police say they just want to meet with you and get your side of the story, they may still be planning to arrest you and take a statement, or they may be hoping that you will provide them with information that will allow them to arrest you. Please be aware that there is no such thing as an “off the record” discussion with a police officer. Anything you say to the police, even if it is not recorded or signed, can be used as evidence against you. If you have been contacted by the police, you should consult one of our lawyers immediately to receive advice about the best way to proceed.