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"Lackman was "not permitted to refuse to answer questions" and his lawyer wasn't permitted to counsel him in his answers.

"Any time I would question the process, they would threaten me with contempt of court proceedings," says Lackman."

This sounds utterly insane - can someone familiar with Canadian law comment - is this how it's supposed to work?

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I'm going to guess it's not how it's supposed to work, since "A Federal Court judge would later declare the Anton Piller order in this case 'unlawful...'"

Here's got a campaign up on Indiegogo to help with his court battle. I think it's in everyone's interests that he wins.

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