40  Self‑incrimination
  • (1)

    An entity is not excused from giving information or producing a document or copy of a document under subsection 37(4) on the ground that the information or the production of the document or copy might tend to incriminate the entity or expose the entity to a penalty.

  • (2)

    However, in the case of an individual:

    • (a)

      the information given or the document or copy produced; or

    • (b)

      giving the information or producing the document or copy; or

    • (c)

      any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information or producing the document or copy;

    is not admissible in evidence against the individual:

    • (d)

      in criminal proceedings other than proceedings for an offence against section 137.1 or 137.2 of the Criminal Code that relates to this Act; or

    • (e)

      in civil proceedings other than proceedings for recovery of a penalty in relation to a contravention of subsection 37(4).