Docket

39635

His Majesty the King v. Matthew James Johnston, et al.

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

(Publication ban in case) (Sealing order) (Certain information not available to the public)

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

Proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2023-06-13 Appeal closed
2023-06-13 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2023-06-13 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2023-04-28 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Ka Côt Br Row Mar Kas Ja Ob, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Numbers CA42488 and CA42490, 2021 BCCA 34, dated January 28, 2021, heard on October 4, 2022, is dismissed.

* Brown J. did not participate in the final disposition of the judgment.
Dismissed
2022-12-22 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), The respondent; update regarding the passing of Mr. Johnston and the status of the appeal., (Printed version due on 2023-01-03) Matthew James Johnston
2022-11-04 Transcript received, 89 pages
2022-10-11 General proceeding, Questionnaire Following the Hearing of Case Involving a Publication Ban, Sealing Order or Other Limitation on Public Access to Information Cody Rae Haevischer
2022-10-06 General proceeding, Questionnaire Following the Hearing of Case Involving a Publication Ban, Sealing Order or Other Limitation on Public Access to Information His Majesty the King
2022-10-05 General proceeding, Questionnaire Following the Hearing of Case Involving a Publication Ban, Sealing Order or Other Limitation on Public Access to Information Dana C. Achtemichuk
2022-10-04 General proceeding, (Letter Form), Questionnaire Following the Hearing of Case Involving a Publication Ban, Sealing Order or Other Limitation on Public Access to Information. Matthew James Johnston
2022-10-04 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2022-10-04 Hearing of the appeal, 2022-10-04, CJ Ka Côt Br Row Mar Kas Ja Ob
Judgment reserved
2022-10-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - condensed book, (Printed version due on 2022-10-12) Anil Kapoor
2022-09-29 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Condensed Book, (Printed version filed on 2022-09-29) Matthew James Johnston
2022-09-29 Respondent's condensed book, (Book Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-09-29) Matthew James Johnston
2022-09-29 Amicus curiae's condensed book, (Book Form), SEALED - RESTRICTED - CONFIDENTIAL, (Printed version due on 2022-10-07) Anil Kapoor
2022-09-29 Order on miscellaneous motion, (to replace amicus) by the Chief Justice
2022-09-29 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, UPON APPLICATION by the named amicus curaie to replace Sarah N. Weinberger with Dana C. Achtemichuk in the above matter;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Dana C. Achtemichuk is appointed as amicus curaie in the above-referenced appeal matter.

Granted
2022-09-29 Order on miscellaneous motion, (to add a third cousel for oral arguments) by the Chief Justice
2022-09-29 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, UPON APPLICATION by the appellant for an expedited order permitting three (3) counsel to present oral argument at the in camera portion of the hearing in the above matter;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Granted
2022-09-29 Submission of miscellaneous motion, (to replace amicus), CJ
2022-09-29 Submission of miscellaneous motion, (to add a third counsel for oral arguments), CJ
2022-09-28 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Condensed Book

received:
-23B for open/public condensed book (rec'd 2022-09-28)
-23B for sealed condensed book (rec'd 2022-10-04), (Electronic version filed on 2022-09-29)
His Majesty the King
2022-09-28 Appellant's condensed book, (Book Form), SEALED - CONFIDENTIAL - RESTRICTED

received:
-appellant's condensed book - OPEN (rec'd 2022-09-29)
-appellant's condensed book - SEALED (rec'd 2022-10-03), (Electronic version filed on 2022-09-29)
His Majesty the King
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), (Amici), Completed on: 2022-09-27 Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), (Amici), Completed on: 2022-09-27 Attorney General of Ontario
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Matthew James Johnston
2022-09-26 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), to name Dana C. Achtemichuk as amicus curiae
MISSING: Filing Fee, Incomplete
Dana C. Achtemichuk
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Attorney General of Ontario
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Matthew James Johnston
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-09-26 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-09-23 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-09-26 Dana C. Achtemichuk
2022-09-23 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), to permit three counsel permission to present oral argument

MISSING: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-09-23)
His Majesty the King
2022-09-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Letter of direction relating to upcoming hearing
2022-09-23 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Andrew Matheson and Natalie V. Kolos will appear before the Court. Andrew Matheson will present oral arguments. , (Printed version due on 2022-10-03) Canadian Civil Liberties Association
2022-09-23 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Matthew Nathanson and Mika Chow will appear before the Court. Matthew Nathanson will present oral arguments. , (Printed version due on 2022-10-03) Independent Criminal Defence Advocacy Society
2022-09-23 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Tony C. Paisana and Mark Iyengar will appear before the Court. Tony C. Paisana will present oral arguments., (Printed version due on 2022-10-03) Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-09-21 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Graham Johnson, Stacey M. Purser will appear before the Court. Graham Johnson will present oral argument. , (Printed version due on 2022-09-28) Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association (Alberta)
2022-09-19 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Scott Hutchison and Sarah Strban will appear before the Court. Scott Hutchison will present oral argument. , (Printed version due on 2022-09-26) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2022-09-15 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Dagmar Dlab, Simon R. Buck, Roger Thirkell will appear before the Court.

require: amended notice of appearance (rec'd 2022-09-23), (Printed version due on 2022-09-22)
Cody Rae Haevischer
2022-09-15 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Katie Doherty will appear before the Court and will present oral argument., (Printed version due on 2022-09-22) Attorney General of Ontario
2022-09-15 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Elaine Reid and David Schermbrucker will appear before the Court. Elaine Reid will present oral argument., (Printed version due on 2022-09-22) Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-09-15 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Mark K. Levitz, K.C., Geoff Baragar, K.C. and Mark Wolf will appear before the Court. Mark K. Levitz, K.C. will present oral argument.

Pursuant to Rule 71 (1 ), the appellant is asking the Court's leave permitting Mark K. Levitz, K.C., Geoff Baragar, K.C. and Mark Wolf to present oral argument at the in camera portion of the hearing., (Printed version due on 2022-09-22)
His Majesty the King
2022-09-13 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Brock Martland, K.C., Daniel Song, K.C., Jonathan Desbarats, Elliot Holzman will appear before the Court.

require: amended notice of appearance (rec'd 2022-09-23), (Printed version due on 2022-09-20)
Matthew James Johnston
2022-09-09 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Anil K. Kapoor and Dana Achtemichuk will appear in person for the Amici Curiae . Anil K. Kapoor will present oral argument.

received: amended notice (rec'd 2022-09-28), (Printed version due on 2022-09-16)
Anil Kapoor
2022-08-23 Order on motion to extend time, by MOLDAVER J.
2022-08-23 Decision on motion to extend time, Mo, UPON APPLICATION by the appellant for an order extending the time to serve and file their two (2) reply factums, filed in accordance to Rule 29(4) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, to August 8, 2022;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

AND NOTING the consents of the respondents and the amici curiae.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Granted
2022-08-23 Submission of motion to extend time, Mo
2022-08-17 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Missing: Proof of Service (rec' 08/22/22), Completed on: 2022-08-22, (Printed version due on 2022-08-24) Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-08-16 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Motion for an Extension of Time, (Printed version due on 2022-08-23) His Majesty the King
2022-08-16 Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Missing: Filing Fee (rec' 08/22/22), Completed on: 2022-08-25, (Printed version filed on 2022-08-22) His Majesty the King
2022-08-09 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - appellant's reply to amici's factum, appellant's reply to respondent's factum, appellant's motion for extension

received:
-23B for non-sealed reply to respondent's factum, redacted reply to amici's factum, motion (rec'd 2022-08-09)
-23B for sealed reply to amici's factum (rec'd 2022-08-12), (Printed version due on 2022-08-16)
His Majesty the King
2022-08-09 Reply factum on appeal, (Book Form), Appellant reply factum to Amici curiae factum (rule 29(4))

SEALED - RESTRICTED - CONFIDENTIAL

Required:
-formal motion for extension of time-rec'd 2022/08/16

Received:
- REDACTED copy (rec'd 2022-08-09)
- SEALED copy (rec'd 2022-08-12)
- Motion to extend time to file factum (rec'd 2022-08-09), Completed on: 2022-08-16, (Printed version due on 2022-08-16)
His Majesty the King
2022-08-09 Reply factum on appeal, (Book Form), Appellant reply factum to Respondents factum (rule 29(4))

Required:
- formal motion for extension of time-rec'd 2022/08/16

Received:
- Motion to extend time to file factum (rec'd 2022-08-09), Completed on: 2022-08-16, (Printed version filed on 2022-08-09)
His Majesty the King
2022-08-09 Correspondence received from, Mark K.. Levitz, Q.C., Re: request for extension of time for replies His Majesty the King
2022-08-08 Order on motion to adduce new evidence, by MOLDAVER J.
2022-08-08 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, Mo, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents jointly for an order to adduce new evidence;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is dismissed.

Dismissed
2022-08-08 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, Mo
2022-07-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, the parties, RE: The appellant's request for an extension of time and request to file a lengthy memorandum
2022-06-29 Correspondence received from, Request to extend the time to serve and file the response to the motion to adduce new evidence and a request for permission to file a lengthy memorandum. His Majesty the King
2022-06-29 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Response to Motion to Adduce New Evidence
Missing: Proof of Service, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-30)
His Majesty the King
2022-06-29 Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-08-02, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-30) His Majesty the King
2022-06-29 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Amici Curiae - Redacted Factum & Book of Authorities, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-29) Anil Kapoor
2022-06-29 Amicus curiae's book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-07-11, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-29) Anil Kapoor
2022-06-29 Amicus curiae's factum, (Book Form), SEALED - RESTRICTED - CONFIDENTIAL

Redacted version rec'd 2022-06-29 (paper and electronic)
Sealed version rec'd 2022-06-29 (electronic only), Completed on: 2022-07-11, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-29)
Anil Kapoor
2022-06-28 Notice of hearing sent to parties
2022-06-28 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2022-10-04
Judgment reserved
2022-06-15 Motion to adduce new evidence, (Letter Form), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Matthew James Johnston
2022-06-15 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), require: service (rec'd 2022-06-16), (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Cody Rae Haevischer
2022-06-15 Respondent's factum, (Book Form), require: service (rec'd 2022-06-16), Completed on: 2022-06-16, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Cody Rae Haevischer
2022-06-15 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Factum, Authorities , (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Matthew James Johnston
2022-06-15 Respondent's book of authorities, (Book Form), require: service (rec'd 2022-06-16), Completed on: 2022-06-16, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Matthew James Johnston
2022-06-15 Respondent's factum, (Book Form), require: service (rec'd 2022-06-16), Completed on: 2022-06-16, (Printed version filed on 2022-06-15) Matthew James Johnston
2022-06-14 Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted), (sent to all parties by email)
2022-06-01 Order on miscellaneous motion, by Justice Moldaver
2022-06-01 Decision on miscellaneous motion, Mo, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents for an order to to obtain judicial summaries of the appellate decision and the factums of the Crown and the amici curiae, and to extend the time to serve and file their factum in the above matter;

AND UPON APPLICATION by the amici curiae for an extension of time to serve and file their factum in the above matter;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion to obtain judicial summaries of the redacted portions of the appellate decision and the Crown’s factum is dismissed. The motion to obtain judicial summaries of the redacted portions of the amici curiae’s factum is granted.

As per the Registrar’s order dated April 22, 2022, the respondents shall serve and file their factum on or before June 15, 2022.

The amici curiae shall serve and file their factum within fourteen (14) days of the service and filing of the respondents’ factum.

The Crown and amici curiae shall prepare a summary of the redacted portions of the amici curiae’s factum, observing the sealing orders made by the lower courts. The summary should be served and filed contemporaneous with the filing of the amici curiae’s factum.

The respondents shall have the right to serve and file a response to the summary no more than three (3) pages in length within seven (7) days of the service and filing of the summary.

Granted
2022-06-01 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Mo
2022-05-31 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Reply factum, (Printed version due on 2022-06-07) His Majesty the King
2022-05-31 Reply factum on appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-06-15, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-31) His Majesty the King
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-26) Attorney General of Ontario
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-31) Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), require: proof of service, Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-25) Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-24) Canadian Civil Liberties Association
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-24) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), require: proof of service (rec'd 2022-05-26), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-08-31) Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association (Alberta)
2022-05-24 Intervener's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-05-26, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-24) Independent Criminal Defence Advocacy Society
2022-05-12 Order on miscellaneous motion, by the Chief Justice (sent to parties by email)
2022-05-12 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, UPON APPLICATION by the amici curiae for an order to replace Victoria Cichalewska with Sarah N. Weinberger as amicus curiae in this appeal, pursuant to Rule 92 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Sarah N. Weinberger is appointed as amicus curiae in this appeal in the place of Victoria Cichalewska and the style of cause shall be modified to reflect this change.

Granted
2022-05-12 Submission of miscellaneous motion, CJ
2022-04-22 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Motion Seeking Replacement of amicus curiae, (Printed version due on 2022-04-29) Anil Kapoor
2022-04-22 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), Motion Seeking Replacement of amicus curiae
Missing: Filing Fee (rec' 05/04/22)
Proof of Service for the Intervener parties (rec' 04/28/22), Completed on: 2022-07-06, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-02)
Anil Kapoor
2022-04-22 Order on motion to extend time, by the Registrar (sent to parties electronically)
2022-04-22 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents for an order to extend the time to serve and file the their factum in the above matter;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

The respondents and amici curiae shall each serve and file their factum on appeal within fourteen (14) days after this Court’s order concerning the motion to obtain judicial summaries, unless otherwise specified in that order.

Granted
2022-04-22 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2022-04-12 Order on motion for leave to intervene, by ROWE J.
2022-04-12 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Row, UPON APPLICATIONS by the Director of Public Prosecutions; the Attorney General of Ontario; the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (Ontario); the Independent Criminal Defence Advocacy Society; the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association (Alberta); the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia; and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association for leave to intervene in the above appeal;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motions for leave to intervene are granted and the said seven (7) interveners shall each be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed ten (10) pages in length, and book of authorities, if any, on or before May 24, 2022.

The said seven (7) interveners are each granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding five (5) minutes at the hearing of the appeal.

The appellant is granted permission to serve and file a factum in reply to all interventions not to exceed five (5) pages in length on or before May 31, 2022.

The respondents are granted permission to serve and file a joint factum in reply to all interventions not to exceed five (5) pages in length on or before May 31, 2022.

The interveners are not entitled to raise new issues, expand the issues (including by addressing issues outside the context of criminal law), adduce further evidence or otherwise supplement the record of the parties.

Pursuant to Rule 59(1)(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, the interveners shall pay to the appellant and the respondents any additional disbursements resulting from their interventions.

Granted
2022-04-12 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Row
2022-03-31 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-04-01, (Printed version due on 2022-04-07) Matthew James Johnston
2022-03-29 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-03-29, (Printed version due on 2022-04-05) His Majesty the King
2022-03-22 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-03-28) Canadian Civil Liberties Association
2022-03-22 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-03-28) Canadian Civil Liberties Association
2022-03-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), (2 volumes), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-28) Canadian Civil Liberties Association
2022-03-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-24) Attorney General of Ontario
2022-03-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Missing: Filing Fee (rec' 01/12/23), Completed on: 2023-01-16, (Printed version filed on 2022-12-14) Director of Public Prosecutions
2022-03-22 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2022-03-29) Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-03-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version due on 2022-03-29) Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
2022-03-22 Notice of name, (Letter Form), Missing: Proof of Service, (Printed version due on 2022-03-29) Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association (Alberta)
2022-03-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: Proof of Service (rec' 03/24/22), Filing Fee (rec' 03/28/22), Completed on: 2022-04-05, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-30) Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association (Alberta)
2022-03-21 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-03-21) Independent Criminal Defence Advocacy Society
2022-03-21 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-21) Independent Criminal Defence Advocacy Society
2022-03-21 Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-03-22) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2022-03-21 Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: Filing Fee, Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-22) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2022-03-18 Reply to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-03-21 Matthew James Johnston
2022-03-11 Certificate (on limitations to public access) Anil Kapoor
2022-03-11 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), (Included in the response to motion to extend time), Completed on: 2022-03-14 Anil Kapoor
2022-03-11 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-03-14 Anil Kapoor
2022-03-11 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Included in the response to motion to extend time), Completed on: 2022-03-11, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-11) His Majesty the King
2022-03-11 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2022-03-11 His Majesty the King
2022-03-09 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), (to obtain judicial summaries) Jointe avec requête pour proroger les délais, Completed on: 2022-03-10 Matthew James Johnston
2022-03-09 Motion to extend time, (Book Form), to serve and file the Respondent Factum (joint with a motion to provide judicial summary)

MISSING:
Filing Fee, Incomplete
Matthew James Johnston
2022-02-28 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2022-03-07) His Majesty the King
2022-02-28 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), SEALED / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED

23B - Appeal Materials

sealed copy rec'd 2022-02-28
redacted copy rec'd 2022-02-28

, (Printed version due on 2022-03-07)
His Majesty the King
2022-02-28 Certificate of counsel (attesting to record), (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2022-03-07) His Majesty the King
2022-02-28 Appellant's record, (Book Form), (17 volumes), SEALED / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED

sealed copy rec'd 2022-02-28

public/open copy rec'd 2022-02-28 (volumes 1-2 filed in paper format 2022-03-01 and electronic format 2022-02-28 ; volumes 3-17 filed in electronic format only 2022-02-28 ; rec'd amended vols 5, 14, 15 on 2022-03-30 ; rec'd re-amended vol 14 on 2022-04-11 ; rec'd re-amended vol 14 on 2022-06-24), Completed on: 2022-03-23, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-01)
His Majesty the King
2022-02-28 Appellant's factum, (Book Form), SEALED / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED

sealed copy rec'd 2022-02-28
redacted copy rec'd 2022-02-28 (rec'd redacted paper copy 2022-03-01)

require: amended factum (rec'd amended sealed and redacted factum 2022-05-11), Completed on: 2022-03-23, (Printed version filed on 2022-03-01)
His Majesty the King
2022-01-20 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Correspondence dated 2022-01-20, (Printed version due on 2022-01-27) His Majesty the King
2022-01-20 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), SEALED / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED, (Printed version due on 2022-01-27) His Majesty the King
2022-01-19 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Correspondence dated 2022-01-19, (Printed version due on 2022-01-26) Anil Kapoor
2022-01-19 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), SEALED / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED, (Printed version due on 2022-01-26) Anil Kapoor
2022-01-13 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), the respondent, Matthew James Johnston, RE: Hearing date, (Printed version due on 2022-01-20) Matthew James Johnston
2022-01-12 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), the appellant, RE: Hearing Date and Filing Schedule (in response to the respondent and amici curiae), (Printed version due on 2022-01-19) His Majesty the King
2022-01-11 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Amici curiae, RE: "in camera" hearing and hearing date., (Printed version due on 2022-01-18) Anil Kapoor
2022-01-10 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Respondent, Cody Rae Haevischer, RE: the Filing schedule, "in camera" hearing and hearing date.

Missing: Proof of Service, (Printed version due on 2022-01-17)
Cody Rae Haevischer
2022-01-05 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Her Majesty the Queen, RE: "in camera" request for the hearing, (Printed version due on 2022-01-12) His Majesty the King
2022-01-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23B - Notice of appeal His Majesty the King
2022-01-04 Notice of appeal, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-01-13, (Printed version filed on 2022-01-06) His Majesty the King
2021-12-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, the parties. Letter from Registrar.

The schedule for serving and filing the material is set as follows:

a) The notice of appeal and the appellant’s notice of constitutional question shall be served and filed on or before January 4, 2022.

b) The respondents’ notice of constitutional question shall be served and filed on or before January 4, 2022.

c) The appellant’s record, factum and book of authorities, if any, shall be served and filed on or before March 1, 2022.

d) Any person wishing to intervene in this appeal under Rule 55 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada shall serve and file a motion for leave to intervene on or before March 22, 2022.

e) The appellant and respondents shall serve and file their response(s), if any, to the motions for leave to intervene on or before March 29, 2022.

f) Replies to any responses to the motions for leave to intervene shall be served and filed on or before March 31, 2022.

g) Any intervener granted leave to intervene under Rule 59 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada shall serve and file its respective factum and book of authorities, if any, on or before May 4, 2022

h) The respondent’s record, factum and book of authorities, if any, shall be served and filed on or before April 26, 2022.

i) The hearing of the appeal is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 16th 2022.
2021-12-30 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2022-10-04, Update: No longer tentatively scheduled for the week of May 16th 2022. New tentative scheduling information to follow in due time.
Judgment reserved
2021-12-02 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties
2021-12-02 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2021-12-02 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Numbers CA42488 and CA42490, 2021 BCCA 34, dated January 28, 2021, is granted. The application for leave to cross-appeal is dismissed.
Granted
2021-11-03 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B-"Crown's Response to Amici's Memorandum of argument on leave to cross-appeal", (Printed version due on 2021-11-10) His Majesty the King
2021-11-03 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B-"Amici Curiae - Memorandum of Argument on application for leave to cross-appeal", (Printed version due on 2021-11-10) Anil Kapoor
2021-11-01 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court
2021-11-01 All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court
2021-10-01 Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, (Book Form), "Crown's Response to Amici's Memorandum of argument on leave to cross-appeal"

SEALED-RESTRICTED

require: 23B (rec'd 2021-11-03), Completed on: 2021-11-03, (Printed version due on 2021-10-08)
His Majesty the King
2021-09-22 Application for leave to cross-appeal, (Book Form), "Amici Curiae - Memorandum of Argument on application for leave to cross-appeal"

SEALED-RESTRICTED

require: 23B (rec'd 2021-11-03), Completed on: 2021-11-03, (Printed version due on 2021-09-29)
Anil Kapoor
2021-09-08 Order on miscellaneous motion, by Justice Moldaver (sent by email to parties)
2021-09-08 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Mo, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents/applicants on cross-appeal for an order to appoint Anil Kapoor and Victoria Cichalewska as amici curiae on the application for leave to cross-appeal and, if leave is granted, on the cross-appeal, pursuant to Rule 92 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Anil Kapoor and Victoria Cichalewska are appointed as amici curiae on the application for leave to cross-appeal and, if leave is granted, on the cross-appeal.

The amici curiae shall be entitled to serve and file submissions limited to those that cannot be made by the respondents/applicants on the cross-appeal based on information disclosed to the amici curiae that is not known to the respondents and which may augment or inform the respondents’ proposed ground of appeal, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, within two (2) weeks of the date of this order.

The applicant/respondent on the cross-appeal shall be entitled to serve and file a response to the amici curiae’s submissions, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, within two (2) weeks of the filing of the amici curiae’s submissions.

Granted
2021-09-08 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Mo
2021-09-01 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Amicus requests four (4) weeks to file materials, (Printed version due on 2021-09-09) Anil Kapoor
2021-09-01 Reply to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2021-09-07 Matthew James Johnston
2021-08-31 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2021-08-31 His Majesty the King
2021-08-30 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), (to appoint an amicus curiae on application for leave to cross-appeal)
Missing: filing fee (rec'd 2021-08-31), Completed on: 2021-09-01, (Printed version filed on 2021-08-30)
Matthew James Johnston
2021-08-18 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B

Applicant - Certificate 23B relating to Redacted Reply to Amici's Response (rec'd 2021-08-18)
Applicant - Certificate 23B relating to Sealed Reply to Amici's Response (rec'd 2021-08-20), (Printed version due on 2021-08-25)
His Majesty the King
2021-08-18 Other memorandum of argument on application for leave, (Book Form), SEALED / RESTRICTED

Applicant's Reply to Amici's Response to Appeal Application

REDACTED COPY: electronic redacted copy (rec'd 2021-08-18)
SEALED COPY: electronic sealed copy (rec'd 2021-08-18)

require: 23B to accompany sealed copy, (Printed version due on 2021-08-25)
His Majesty the King
2021-08-09 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), SEALED / RESTRICTED

Correspondence accompanying amici's response, (Printed version due on 2021-08-16)
Anil Kapoor
2021-08-09 Other memorandum of argument on application for leave, (Book Form), SEALED / RESTRICTED

Amici Curiae Response to Leave to Appeal Application

REDACTED COPY: electronic and printed redacted copies (rec'd 2021-08-09)
SEALED COPY: electronic sealed copy (rec'd 2021-08-09)

require: 23B to accompany sealed copy, (Printed version due on 2021-08-16)
Anil Kapoor
2021-08-09 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B

Amici Curiae - Certificate 23B relating to Redacted Response (rec'd 2021-08-09)
Amici Curiae - Certificate 23B relating to Redacted Response (rec'd 2021-08-20), (Printed version due on 2021-08-16)
Anil Kapoor
2021-08-03 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B - Reply & Response to Cross Appeal, (Printed version due on 2021-08-10) His Majesty the King
2021-08-03 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), (Included in the memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal), Completed on: 2021-08-20, (Printed version filed on 2021-08-03) His Majesty the King
2021-08-03 Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2021-08-20, (Printed version due on 2021-08-10) His Majesty the King
2021-06-17 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), For the same reasons requiring the appointment of amici in the Crown's leave application, it is our respectful submission that an appointment is needed in the application for leave to cross-appeal., (Printed version due on 2021-06-24) Matthew James Johnston
2021-06-07 Order on miscellaneous motion, by MOLDAVER J.
2021-06-07 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Mo, UPON APPLICATION by the applicant, Her Majesty the Queen, for an order appointing Anil Kapoor and Victoria Cichalewska as amici curiae on the application for leave to appeal and on the appeal, if leave is granted, pursuant to Rule 92 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada;

AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

The motion is granted.

Anil Kapoor and Victoria Cichalewska are appointed as amici curiae on the application for leave to appeal and on the appeal, if leave is granted.

The amici curiae shall be entitled to serve and file a response to the application for leave to appeal, not to exceed twenty (20) pages in length, on or before August 9, 2021.

The respondents shall serve and file their responses to the application for leave to appeal on or before August 9, 2021.

Granted
2021-06-07 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Mo
2021-06-04 Application for leave to cross-appeal, (Book Form), (Included in the respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal), Joint Response to Application for Leave to Appeal and Application for Leave to Cross-Appeal of the respondents Matthew James Johnston and Cody Rae Haevischer

received: revised response to the application for leave to appeal/applications for leave to cross appeal and revised joint memorandum of argument (rec'd 2021-06-08), Completed on: 2021-08-20, (Printed version due on 2021-06-11)
Matthew James Johnston
2021-06-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version due on 2021-06-11) Cody Rae Haevischer
2021-06-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version due on 2021-06-11) Cody Rae Haevischer
2021-06-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Included in the certificate (on limitations to public access)), 23B, (Printed version due on 2021-06-11) Matthew James Johnston
2021-06-04 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version due on 2021-06-11) Matthew James Johnston
2021-06-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Joint Response to Application for Leave to Appeal and Application for Leave to Cross-Appeal of the respondents Matthew James Johnston and Cody Rae Haevischer

received: revised response to the application for leave to appeal/applications for leave to cross appeal and revised joint memorandum of argument (rec'd 2021-06-08), Completed on: 2021-08-20, (Printed version filed on 2021-06-09)
Matthew James Johnston
2021-05-06 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED 2021-05-06

2021-04-27 Correspondence received from Matthew James Johnston
2021-03-26 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Included in the application for leave to appeal), Motion to Appoint Amicus Curiae, Completed on: 2021-05-20 His Majesty the King
2021-03-26 Correspondence received from His Majesty the King
2021-03-26 Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23B His Majesty the King
2021-03-26 Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A His Majesty the King
2021-03-26 Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), SEALED / RESTRICTED / CONFIDENTIAL

The following SEALED material was filed in electronic format only on a password protected CD (rec'd 2021-03-26):
-Sealed Memorandum of Arguments
-Sealed Lower Court Judgments
-Sealed Forms: 23A, and 23B

The following REDACTED material was filed (rec'd 2021-03-26):
-Redacted Full Application
-Redacted Notice of Application
-Redacted Memorandum of Arguments

MISSING:
-Appeal Court Order (rec'd 2021-05-07)
-Trial court Order (rec'd 2021-05-07), Completed on: 2021-08-04, (Printed version filed on 2021-03-26)
His Majesty the King