Liste non-exhaustive de facteurs permettant d'apprécier la qualification d'un expert

R. v. Pham, 2013 ONSC 4903

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[31]         In summary, the following non-exhaustive list of factors assist in determining whether a tendered expert witness is qualified:

•                     the manner in which the witness acquired the special skill and knowledge upon which the application is based;

•                     the witness' formal education (i.e. degrees or certificates);

•                     the witness' professional qualifications (i.e. a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons);

•                     the witness' membership and participation in professional associations related to his or her proposed evidence;

•                     whether the witness has attended additional courses or seminars related to the areas of evidence in dispute;

•                     the witness’ experience in the proposed area(s);

•                     whether the witness has taught or written in the proposed area(s);

•                     whether, after achieving a level of expertise, the witness has kept up with the literature in the field;

•                     whether the witness has previously been qualified to give evidence in the proposed area(s), including the number of times and whether the previous evidence was contested;

•                     whether the witness has not been qualified to give evidence in the proposed area(s) and if so, the reason(s) why; and

•                     whether previous caselaw or legal texts have identified the contested area as a proper area for expert evidence and if so, who might give the evidence.