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21012
Robert Matthew Chaulk v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Manitoba) (Criminal) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-06 | Close file for archive | |
| 1994-07-06 | Appeal closed | |
| 1991-02-04 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Winnipeg,MN) | |
| 1991-02-04 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Court of the Queen's Bench - K.R. Price, Reg. - Winnipeg,MN) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, S.R. Fainstein, Q.C. C/O Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-01-11 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Winnipeg,MN) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, S.R. Fainstein, C/O Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Alain sent to His Honour Patrick D. Ferg (Wpg,MN) enclosing complimentary copy of the reasons for judgment in this case. | |
| 1990-12-20 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co McL, The appeal is allowed and a new trial is ordered, L'Heureux-Dubé, Sopinka and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-07-03 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (175 pages) | |
| 1990-05-29 | Service, of factum (joint with 21146 - 21035 - 21380), with service | |
| 1990-05-29 | Service, of factum (joint with 21146 and 21035), with service | |
| 1990-05-29 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1990-05-29, (Heard May 29th & 30th together with Appeal # 21035 "Francis Daren Morrissette".), CJ CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co McL Decision reserved |
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| 1990-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies (joint with 21146,21035 & 21380), with service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1990-05-25 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies (joint with 21146,21035 & 21380), with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1990-05-24 | Intervener's factum, 1 copy (joint with 21035), with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1990-05-24 | Book of authorities, 10 copies JOINT vol. I & II (joint with 21035), with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-05-24 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies (joint with 21035), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-05-23 | Intervener's factum, 20 copies (joint with 21035) | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1990-05-22 | Service, of factum | |
| 1990-05-18 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies (joint with 21146,21035 & 21380) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-05-15 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 21146,21035 & 21380) | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1990-04-30 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1990-05-29 Decision reserved |
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| 1990-04-18 | Notice of hearing, With service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-04-03 | General proceeding, served copy of transcript evidence vols 1 to 12, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-03-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: cases to be scheduled for the two weeks in May | |
| 1990-03-28 | General proceeding, 10 copies, vols 1 to 12 of transcript of evidence | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-03-19 | Order on miscellaneous motion, for an order permitting the filing of only ten (10 ) copies of the transcripts of evidence in the within appeal,, with service | |
| 1990-03-19 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order permitting the filing of only ten(10) copies of the transcripts of evidence in the within appeal., G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-03-19 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1990-03-19, for an order permitting the filing of only ten(10) copies of the transcripts of evidence in the within appeal., G | |
| 1990-03-19 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1990-03-19, for an order permitting the filing of only ten(10) copies of the transcripts of evidence in the within appeal., G | |
| 1990-03-19 | Response to miscellaneous motion | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-03-19 | Affidavit, of Mark O. Charron, to file only 10 copies of the Transcript Evidence, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file only 10 copies of the Transcript Evidence, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-02-22 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-02-08 | Case on appeal, 20 copies (joint with 21035) | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-02-08 | Certified casebook, joint with 21035, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1990-01-08 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1990-04-23 | |
| 1989-10-24 | Trial court record, (4 parcels) | |
| 1989-10-18 | Appeal court record | |
| 1989-10-18 | Certified casebook | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-09-07 | General proceeding, to note Appeal to be heard at the same time as "The Queen v. Pierre Landry" (21217), "The Queen v. Kamal Ratti" (21146), "Francis Darren Morrissette v. The Queen" (21035), and "Anthony Romeo v. The Queen" (21380). | |
| 1989-08-16 | Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal | |
| 1989-08-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-08-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1989-08-16, W | |
| 1989-08-16 | Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1989-08-16, W | |
| 1989-08-14 | Response to motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-08-14 | Notice of appeal, With service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-08-14 | Affidavit, of Mark O. Charron, with service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-08-14 | Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, With service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-08-14 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1989-08-14 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1989-08-14 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1989-08-09 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-07-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1989-07-19 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-07-17 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1989-07-13 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for constitutional questions see Reg's Red Book # 7 @ p. 210. Interventions by Aug. 14/89.), CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-07-13 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1989-07-13, (for constitutional questions see Reg's Red Book # 7 @ p. 210. Interventions by Aug. 14/89.), CJ | |
| 1989-07-13 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1989-07-13, (for constitutional questions see Reg's Red Book # 7 @ p. 210. Interventions by Aug. 14/89.), CJ | |
| 1989-07-12 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1989-07-07 | Motion to state a constitutional question | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-05-04 | Correspondence received from, letter re written reasons sent to John C. Tait (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-05-04 | Correspondence received from, letter re written reasons sent to Soloway, Wright (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-05-02 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1989-03-13 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1989-03-13 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ L'HD So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-03-13 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-03-13, CJ L'HD So | |
| 1989-03-13 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-03-13, CJ L'HD So | |
| 1989-03-13 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co Oral hearing ordered, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-03-13 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-03-13, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co | |
| 1989-03-13 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-03-13, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co | |
| 1989-03-13 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, (The Court has jurisdiction to determine criminal applications for leave to appeal without the necessity of an oral hearing. Written reasons will be given later)., CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-03-13 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1989-03-13, (The Court has jurisdiction to determine criminal applications for leave to appeal without the necessity of an oral hearing. Written reasons will be given later)., CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co | |
| 1989-03-13 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1989-03-13, (The Court has jurisdiction to determine criminal applications for leave to appeal without the necessity of an oral hearing. Written reasons will be given later)., CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co | |
| 1989-03-10 | Book of authorities, (joint authorities - see file 21012) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1989-03-07 | Intervener's memorandum of argument on application for leave, , 10 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-03-07 | Order on motion to leave to intervene | |
| 1989-03-07 |
Decision on motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum & present oral argument, La Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-03-07 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1989-03-07, to file a factum & present oral argument, La | |
| 1989-03-07 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1989-03-07, to file a factum & present oral argument, La | |
| 1989-03-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1989-03-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-03-02 | Motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-02-28 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal scheduled | |
| 1989-02-28 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal removed from schedule | |
| 1989-02-24 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal scheduled | |
| 1989-02-08 | Certified casebook, With service | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-01-24 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, to challenge the jurisdiction of the Court under ss. 45(1)(a) and 45(1)(b) of the Supreme Court Act to determine applications for leave to appeal under the Criminal Code without the necessity of an oral argument. The applicant was directed to give notice to the Minister of Justice and to the A.G.'s of the provinces. The motion is adjourned until March 13/89, Traversed, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-01-24 |
Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1989-01-24 Adjourned |
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| 1989-01-24 |
Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1989-01-24 Adjourned |
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| 1989-01-23 | Correspondence received from, from Wolch, Pinx (Re: Additional authorities) | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1989-01-18 | Correspondence received from, from George Dangerfield | |
| 1989-01-16 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal scheduled | |
| 1988-12-14 | Correspondence received from, dated Dec 14/88 sent to W.G. Burke-Robertson (Re: Oral Hearing) | |
| 1988-11-24 | General proceeding, to note memo fr. Court inviting counsel to address preliminary issue of right to an oral hearing returnable Jan. 23/89. | |
| 1988-11-21 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, McI W So | |
| 1988-10-03 | Correspondence received from, dated Sept 27/88 from Wolch, Pinx (Re: will attend hearing on Dec. 5/88 | |
| 1988-07-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1988-07-12 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #12686 | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
| 1988-07-12 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1988-07-12 | Robert Matthew Chaulk |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chaulk, Robert Matthew | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Chaulk, Robert Matthew
Counsel
John M. Scurfield, Q.C.
Wolch, Pinx, Tapper, Scurfield
1000 - 330 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z5
Telephone: (204) 949-1700
FAX: (204) 947-2593
1000 - 330 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z5
Telephone: (204) 949-1700
FAX: (204) 947-2593
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
J. George B. Dangerfield, Q.C.
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
6TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 954-2878
405 BROADWAY AVE
6TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 954-2878
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
S. Ronald Fainstein, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-8412
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-8412
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Richard Libman
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2307
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2307
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Jean-François Dionne
Jacques Gauvin
Jacques Gauvin
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of New Brunswick
Counsel
Glendon J. Abbott
Bruce Judah
Bruce Judah
Attorney General of New Brunswick
CENTENNIAL BLDG
PO BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2538
CENTENNIAL BLDG
PO BOX 6000
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2538
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
Jack A. Watson, Q.C.
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th St
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (403) 427-3496
9833 - 109th St
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (403) 427-3496
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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Lower court rulings
June 27, 1987
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba
86-01-02258
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba
86-01-02258
Conviction: First degree Murder
May 13, 1988
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
Not listed
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
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Appeal dismissed
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Date modified: 2025-05-13