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23023

Her Majesty the Queen v. Imre Finta

(Ontario) (Criminal) (As of Right)

Docket

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

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-09-11 Appeal closed
1994-12-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Victor (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Dept of Justice Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-08 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, of July 15/94 and of Oct 27/94. The applications are dismissed with costs.
1994-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert P. Amstrong (Tory Tory) (by fax) to the registrar to advise the Court that the intervener supports the applications of the Coalition
1994-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Harold L. Geller (Soloway Wright) to Douglas H. Christie dated Dec. 5/94 reply to the response of Nov. 24/94, with service
1994-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Harold L. Geller (Soloway Wright) to Danielle Beaulieu dated Dec. 5/94 re reply to the response dated Nov. 24/94, sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Dec 6/94, with service
1994-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Harold L. Geller requesting that the Court's ruling scheduled for Dec. 8/94 be postponed sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Dec 6, 1994
1994-11-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Christopher A. Amerasinghe, Q.C. to advise the Court that he does not intend to file any written materials in response to the application by the Coalition of Concerned Congregations (original filed on Dec. 2/94) sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma
1994-11-24 General proceeding, 3 copies of RESPONDENT'S REPLY TO APPLICATION BY THE COALITION OF CONCERNED CONGRAGATIONS (7 more copies requested) sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Nov 30/94 Her Majesty the Queen
1994-11-01 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma
1994-10-27 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (TO REVIEW AND RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO ISSUE WITHOUT STATED REASONS ITS JUDGMENT OF JUNE 23/94 AND THE LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS OF B'NAI BRITH FOR REHEARING AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY REASONS ON THE APPEAL IN R. v. FINTA (APPLICATION NO. 2) - 10 copies Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
1994-10-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Amerasinghe to H. Geller re: letter dated Oct. 24/94
1994-10-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Harold L. Geller to D. Beaulieu re: service and filing of a second application by the Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law (10 copies) - letter dated Oct. 26/94, sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Nov. 1/94
1994-10-27 Notice of miscellaneous motion Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
1994-10-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D. Beaulieu to H. Geller re: advising him that his letter dated Oct. 4/94 has been sent to the panel considering his client's motion
1994-10-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Harold L. Geller (Counsel for the Coalition of Concerned Congregations); re: correspondences not served on the Coalition
1994-09-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Harold L. Geller (Soloway, Wright) to advise the Court that the Coalition of Concerned Congregations intends to file a further set of documents soon (letter dated Sept.19/94) 11 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Sept 23/94, with service
1994-09-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Douglas H. Christie to the Registrar dated September 8/94 re application to request a rehearing filed by Coalition of Concerned Congregations, sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Sept 12/94
1994-09-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Christopher A. Amerasinghe, Q.C. to advise the Court that the Appellant does not intend to file any written materials in response to the application to request rehearing by Coalition of Concerned Congregations sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, Sept 6/94
1994-08-22 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-08-19 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ LaF L'HD Co G McL Ma
1994-07-15 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 1) To request reahearing and/or supplementary reasons 2) To extend the time and 3) To give any directions 11 copies (bookform) Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
1994-07-15 Affidavit, (of Rabbi Martin Penn) (bookform) 11 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD Co G McL Ma, Aug 19/94, with service Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
1994-07-15 Notice of miscellaneous motion Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
1994-06-23 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application for re-hearing is dismissed with costs, La Forest, L'Heureux-Dubé and McLachlin JJ. dissenting.
1994-05-30 General proceeding, 11 copies of AUTHORITIES CITED IN REPLY OF THE INTERVENER LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGNTS OF B'NAI BRITH CANADA sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, June 2/94, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1994-05-26 Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 13 copies, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1994-05-24 Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1994-05-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to extend time for filing the appellant's submission on the application for re-hearing to May 11/94, G
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-05-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-05-18, to extend time for filing the appellant's submission on the application for re-hearing to May 11/94, G
1994-05-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-05-18, to extend time for filing the appellant's submission on the application for re-hearing to May 11/94, G
1994-05-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Irwin Cotler (McGill University) to the Registrar regreting the delaylay for filing the response on the motion for re-hearing
1994-05-13 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (extension of time requested), with service InterAmicus
1994-05-12 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum (on re-hearing) to May 11/94 sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, May 12/94 Canadian Jewish Congress
1994-05-12 Response to motion to extend time, within which the appellant may file his factum to May 11/94 sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, May 12/94 Imre Finta
1994-05-11 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, May 12/94, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-05-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Ogilvy Renault to advise the Court that InterAmicus will file its documents on the motion for re-hearing on May 11/94 (original filed on May 12/94)
1994-05-09 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies, with service Canadian Jewish Congress
1994-05-09 Affidavit, to file the appellant's submissions for re-hearing (of Robert John Frater) Her Majesty the Queen
1994-05-09 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's submissions for re-hearing to May 11/94 Her Majesty the Queen
1994-05-09 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, of B'Nai Brith 10 copies, with service Imre Finta
1994-05-09 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, of Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, May 12/94, with service Imre Finta
1994-04-25 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, April 28/94, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1994-04-25 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ, LaF, L'HD, G, Co, McL, Ma,
1994-04-25 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, April 28/94, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1994-04-25 Book of authorities, ON REHEARING 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, April 28/94, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1994-04-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-04-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-04-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-04-18 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Ed Van Bemmel to advise the Court that an application for reconsideration is expected to be made shortly
1994-04-14 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario
1994-03-28 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-28 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-28 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-28 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-24 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma, The appeal is dismissed, La Forest, L'Heureux-Dubé and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. The cross-appeal is dismissed. The challenged provisions of the Criminal Code do not violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-06-16 General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the judges (401 pages) - vol. 1 and 2
1993-06-07 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file their response to May 21, 1993.
1993-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Narvey to the Registrar dated June 4, 1993
1993-06-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of the Registrar to Mr. Narvey to confirm the receipt of his letter of June 1, 1993. She can add nothing to his comments of her letter of May 31, 1993
1993-06-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Armstrong(Tory Tory DesLauriers) to the Registrar to explain why he was not present at the hearing of the appeal
1993-06-03 General proceeding, to note an excerpt of Crimes Agains Humanity in International Law (given in Court) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-06-02 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-06-02, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Ma
Decision reserved
1993-06-02 General proceeding, 24 copie of AMENDED ORDER REQUESTED to be put in appellant's REPLY FACTUM page 36A (given in Court) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-06-02 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file to May 14, 1993., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-06-02 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-06-02, to serve and file to May 14, 1993., Reg
1993-06-02 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-06-02, to serve and file to May 14, 1993., Reg
1993-06-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Narvey to the Registrar dated June 1, 1993 to reconsider his motion to intervene as an Amicus Curiae
1993-06-01 Response to motion to extend time, to file the Intervenor, B'Nai Brith factum Her Majesty the Queen
1993-06-01 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to May 21, 1993., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-06-01 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-06-01, to serve and file their factum to May 21, 1993., Reg
1993-06-01 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-06-01, to serve and file their factum to May 21, 1993., Reg
1993-05-31 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-05-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Narvey to the Chief Justice dated May 31, 1993 to intervene as an Amicus Curiae in this appeal
1993-05-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of the Registrar to Mr. Narvey to confirm the receipt of his letters dated May 25 and May 31 1993. The application to appear as Amicus Curiae cannot be put before the Court.
1993-05-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, fr. Gowling re: not consenting, nor object to late filing of B'Nai Brith and Interamicus factums
1993-05-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson not consenting nor opposing the motions for late filing of B'Nai Brith Canada and InterAmicus factums
1993-05-28 Affidavit, from Marvin Kurz (1 copy)
1993-05-28 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 14, 1993 (1 copy), with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-05-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. A. Amerasinghe Re: ERRATA RELATING TO THE FACTUM AND REPLY FACTUM ON CROSS-APPEAL (TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE JUDGES) - 10 copies
1993-05-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Narvey to the Chief Justice dated May 25, 1993 to reconsider his leave to intervene, with service
1993-05-27 Response to motion to extend time, to file a factum of the intervener InterAmicus (from Att. Gen. Can.)
1993-05-26 Book of authorities, JOINT (with Canadian Jewish Congress) 10 copies Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1993-05-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Christopher Amerasinghe Re: recommend that we take extra security at the hearing of the appeal
1993-05-21 Affidavit, to file the intervener factum to May 21, 1993 (of Irwin Cotler), with service InterAmicus
1993-05-21 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to May 21, 1993, with service InterAmicus
1993-05-21 Intervener's factum, 24 copies RECEIVED at 16:15 hour, with service InterAmicus
1993-05-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to IV Her Majesty the Queen
1993-05-19 Proof of service, of book of authorities
1993-05-17 Proof of service, of intervener's factum
1993-05-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Tory, Tory indicating that Robert P. Armstrong and Mrs. Sabrina Citron will be representing Can. Holocaust at the hearing of the appeal
1993-05-14 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested) (12 additional copies better printed filed on May 21, 1993) League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-05-12 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL, "The within motion for leave to intervene is brougt by KSRL Research Inc., a corporation that was incorporated by Mr. Kenneth M. Narvey on May 3, 1993. It appears from the material filed that t this motion is substantially identical to the motion for leave to intervene in this appeal brought by Mr. Kenneth M. Narvey that was dismissed on march 25, 1993. Accordingly this motion for leave to intervene cannot be heard by virtue of Rule 51(12)." SEE FILE FOR ORDER DATED MAY 25, 1993.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-05-12 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-12, McL
1993-05-12 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-12, McL
1993-05-12 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene., McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-05-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-05-12, for leave to intervene., McL
1993-05-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-05-12, for leave to intervene., McL
1993-05-12 Decision on miscellaneous motion, McL, for reconsideration of the order of Justice McLachlin dated March 25, 1993 is refered and the following order issued, "the within application appears in substance to seek a rehearing and reconsideration of the same motion. Accordingly it must be dismissed by virtue of rule 51(12).
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-05-12 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-05-12, McL
1993-05-12 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-05-12, McL
1993-05-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Crimes Against Humanity (Ottawa, ON) from A. Roland by Fax re: application for rehearing made by Mr. Narvey, and the application for leave to intervene filed by KSRL Research Inc.
1993-05-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Amerasinghe; re: reconsideration of Kenneth M. Narvey for intervention, sent to CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL Maj, May 18/93
1993-05-10 Motion for leave to intervene, With service KSRL Research Inc.
1993-05-10 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, 2 copies., with service KSRL Research Inc.
1993-05-10 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for reconsideration of a judgment by Mme. Justice McLachlin dated Mar/24/1993 on leave to intervene. Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-05-03 Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument, With service
1993-04-23 Service, copy of the intervener's factum
1993-04-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-06-02
Decision reserved
1993-04-23 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum. (with cost), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-04-23 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-04-23, to serve and file their factum. (with cost), McL
1993-04-23 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-04-23, to serve and file their factum. (with cost), McL
1993-04-23 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for reconsideration of Mme. Justice McLauchlin's order dated March 24, 1993, and also to abridge the time to serve and file this moion.(with costs), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-04-23 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-04-23, for reconsideration of Mme. Justice McLauchlin's order dated March 24, 1993, and also to abridge the time to serve and file this moion.(with costs), McL
1993-04-23 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-04-23, for reconsideration of Mme. Justice McLauchlin's order dated March 24, 1993, and also to abridge the time to serve and file this moion.(with costs), McL
1993-04-22 Intervener's factum, 23 copies Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1993-04-21 Affidavit, of Marvin Kurz. League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-04-21 Affidavit, of Marvin Kurz. League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-04-21 Motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum., with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-04-21 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for reconsidaration of the order of Mme Justice McLachlin dated March 24 1993and also an order to abridge the time to serve and file this motion, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-04-16 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to April, 30, 1993., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-16 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-04-16, to serve and file their factum to April, 30, 1993., Reg
1993-04-16 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-04-16, to serve and file their factum to April, 30, 1993., Reg
1993-04-16 Order on miscellaneous motion, to vary the order of M. justice Cory date March 3, 1993 allowing the appellant to file a reply factum on the cross-appeal of 36 pages., with service
1993-04-16 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to vary the order of M. justice Cory dated March 3 1993 allowing the appellant to file a reply factum to the cross-appeal of 36 pages in length., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-16 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-04-16, to vary the order of M. justice Cory dated March 3 1993 allowing the appellant to file a reply factum to the cross-appeal of 36 pages in length., Co
1993-04-16 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-04-16, to vary the order of M. justice Cory dated March 3 1993 allowing the appellant to file a reply factum to the cross-appeal of 36 pages in length., Co
1993-04-15 Response to motion to extend time, to file the InterAmicus' factum Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-15 Response to motion to extend time, to file the InterAmicus' factum Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-14 Proof of service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1993-04-14 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service Canadian Jewish Congress
1993-04-14 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum of Interamicus Imre Finta
1993-04-08 Reply factum on appeal, ON CROSS-APPEAL 24 copies (covers returned for corrections on April 8, 1993 and received on April 15, 1993), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-08 Affidavit, to file the factum to April 30/93; Ronald B. Sklar; 2 copies, with service InterAmicus
1993-04-08 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to April 30/93; 2 copies, with service InterAmicus
1993-04-08 Response to miscellaneous motion, permitting the appellant to file a factum in reply to the cross-appeal exceeding 20 pages, but not exceeding 36 pages Imre Finta
1993-04-08 Affidavit, permitting the appellant to file a factum in reply to the respondent's factum on the cross- appeal exceeding 20 pages but not exceeding 36 pages; Hana Gertler, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-08 Notice of miscellaneous motion, permitting the appellant to file a factum in reply to the respondent's factum on the cross- appeal exceeding 20 pages but not exceeding 36 pages, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-05 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, CJ, and for setting the time for hearing of the appeal in terms of Item 5 of the consent filed with the addition of the usual allowance of time for argument for intervenors who have the right to make oral submissions. ITEM 5 " setting the time for the hearing of the appeal at One and a half (1.5) days, pursuant to Rule 5, as follows: Appellant = 2 hours. Respondent = 3 hours includes 1 hour for cross-appeal. Appellant's reply on the appeal = 15. Appellant in response on cross-appeal = 1 hour. Respondent on cross-appeal = 15 minutes.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-05 Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-04-05, CJ
1993-04-05 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-04-05, CJ
1993-04-02 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-04-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, With service
1993-03-31 Notice of hearing, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-03-31 Proof of service, (1 copy of the appellant's factum - served copy), with service
1993-03-29 General proceeding, 24 copies of Appendix, with service Imre Finta
1993-03-26 Order on miscellaneous motion, to amend the order of of Justice Cory. For details see file., with service
1993-03-25 Respondent's factum, 23 copies Imre Finta
1993-03-23 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order amending the the order of Mr. Justice Cory of March 3 1993 to allow the respondent to file a factum of 52 pages on the appeal and 48 pages on the cross-appeal., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-23 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-03-23, for an order amending the the order of Mr. Justice Cory of March 3 1993 to allow the respondent to file a factum of 52 pages on the appeal and 48 pages on the cross-appeal., Co
1993-03-23 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-03-23, for an order amending the the order of Mr. Justice Cory of March 3 1993 to allow the respondent to file a factum of 52 pages on the appeal and 48 pages on the cross-appeal., Co
1993-03-22 Response to miscellaneous motion, to an order permitting the Respondent to file his factum, consisting of 52 pages for the appeal and 48 pages for thge cross-appeal Her Majesty the Queen
1993-03-22 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Narvey to Madame Justice McLachlin dated March 22, 1993 re audio tape, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL, " The intervenor may file a factum on the issues indicated in the reasons. Like the intervenor Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association, they will not be granted the right to oral argument. However, they may appear through counsel at the appeal for the purpose of answering questions the Court may have with respect to their factum. For reason see file.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-19 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL, " The intervenor may file a factum on the issues indicated in the reasons. Like the intervenor Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association, they will not be granted the right to oral argument. However, they may appear through counsel at the appeal for the purpose of answering questions the Court may have with respect to their factum. For reasons see file.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-19 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL, " the intervenor may file a factum on the issues which are indicated in the reasons." There will be no oral argument, however, they may appear through counsel at the appeal for the purpose of answering questions the Court may have with respect to their factum. For lengthy reasons see file.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-19 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-03-19 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-19 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-19, McL
1993-03-18 General proceeding, to note a copy of written submissions (letterform sent by fax) of Mr. Christie on the intervention applications Imre Finta
1993-03-17 Affidavit, to amend the order of Cory, J. of March 3/93; Douglas H. Christie Imre Finta
1993-03-17 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to amend the order of Cory, J. of March 3/93 Imre Finta
1993-03-16 General proceeding, 2 copies of AUTHORITIES for motion for leave to intervene, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Affidavit, AMENDED (vol. IV) of Kenneth M. Narvey dated March 8, 1993 to provide audio tape and computer diskette, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Notice of miscellaneous motion, AMENDED (vol. IV) for parties be provided with copies of audio tape of the address to the jury and computer diskette, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Affidavit, AMENDED (vol. IV) of Kenneth M. Narvey dated March 11, 1993 for intervener's factum be served 2 weeks after service of the factum on cross-appeal, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Notice of miscellaneous motion, AMENDED (vol. IV) for intervener's factum to be served 2 weeks after the service of the factum on cross-appeal, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Affidavit, AMENDED (vol. IV) of Kenneth M. Narvey dated March 11, 1993, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Motion to file a lengthy factum, of intervener AMENDED (VOL. IV) not exceeding 35 pages on appeal and 15 pages on cross-appeal, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Affidavit, of Kenneth M. Narvey dated March 11, 1993 (vol. IV), with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-12 Motion for leave to intervene, AMENDED (vol. IV), with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-03-03 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, on the cross-appeal not to exceed 30 pages., with service
1993-03-03 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, of the respondent not to exceed 70 pages dealing with the appeal and 30 pages dealing with the cross-appeal., with service
1993-03-03 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, the appellant may file a reply factum on the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 pages, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-03 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-03-03, the appellant may file a reply factum on the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 pages, Co
1993-03-03 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-03-03, the appellant may file a reply factum on the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 pages, Co
1993-03-03 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, the respondent may file a factum of 70 pages dealing with the appeal and a further 30 pages dealing with the cross-appeal., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-03 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-03-03, the respondent may file a factum of 70 pages dealing with the appeal and a further 30 pages dealing with the cross-appeal., Co
1993-03-03 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-03-03, the respondent may file a factum of 70 pages dealing with the appeal and a further 30 pages dealing with the cross-appeal., Co
1993-03-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Douglas Christie; re: Order of the Chief Justice concerning the number of pages for the factum
1993-02-25 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, (Item 5 in the Notice of motion) in relation to setting the time to for hearing of the appeal at one and a half days (1.5). Adjourned until after the pending motion for interventions have been dealt with.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-02-25, (Item 5 in the Notice of motion) in relation to setting the time to for hearing of the appeal at one and a half days (1.5). Adjourned until after the pending motion for interventions have been dealt with.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1993-02-25, (Item 5 in the Notice of motion) in relation to setting the time to for hearing of the appeal at one and a half days (1.5). Adjourned until after the pending motion for interventions have been dealt with.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the length of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota judge.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-02-25, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the length of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota judge.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-02-25, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the length of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota judge.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the lenght of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota Judge.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-02-25, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the lenght of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota Judge.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-02-25, the relief requested in items 3 and 4 of the Notice of Motion relating to the lenght of facta are adjourned to be dealt with by the Rota Judge.
Adjourned
1993-02-25 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Mar/29/1993, pursuant to rule 5 of SCC., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-02-25, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Mar/29/1993, pursuant to rule 5 of SCC., CJ
1993-02-25 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-02-25, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Mar/29/1993, pursuant to rule 5 of SCC., CJ
1993-02-25 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, namely that the appeal be inscribed for hearing during the session commencing April 26 1993; to be heard sometime in the months of May or June, 1993 pursuant to rule 44(3) of the SCC.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-02-25, namely that the appeal be inscribed for hearing during the session commencing April 26 1993; to be heard sometime in the months of May or June, 1993 pursuant to rule 44(3) of the SCC.
1993-02-25 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1993-02-25, namely that the appeal be inscribed for hearing during the session commencing April 26 1993; to be heard sometime in the months of May or June, 1993 pursuant to rule 44(3) of the SCC.
1993-02-25 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1993-02-25, namely that the appeal be inscribed for hearing during the session commencing April 26 1993; to be heard sometime in the months of May or June, 1993 pursuant to rule 44(3) of the SCC.
1993-02-25 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum., with service
1993-02-25 Order on motion to expedite the appeal, With service
1993-02-25 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-04-26
1993-02-24 General proceeding, 2 copies of factum on the intervention, with service Canadian Jewish Congress
1993-02-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C.A. Amerasinghe, Q.C.; re: scheduled intervention hearing dates; will oppose any requests to extend the time for filing the factum of the interveners
1993-02-22 Proof of service, of the motion record and the application for leave to appeal of InterAmicus (2 copies)
1993-02-22 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 1 copy, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-02-19 Affidavit, 2 copies; Gordon L. Echenberg InterAmicus
1993-02-19 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies InterAmicus
1993-02-19 Affidavit, (of Kenneth M. Narvey) re providing parties with copies of audio tape and transcripts on paper and on computer diskette, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, providing that counsel for Finta provides the Court, the Crown and interveners with copies of the audio tape of defence counsel's final address to the jury and appellant Crown provides the Court and interveners with copies of transcript on paper and on co Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Affidavit, (of Kenneth M. Narvey) providing that an intervene r's factums be served within 2 weeks after service of the factum on cross-appeal, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, providing that intrevener's factums to be served within 2 weeks after service of the factum on cross-appeal (vol. I to III), with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Affidavit, of intervener (of Kenneth M. Narvey), with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Motion to file a lengthy factum, of intervener (vol. I to III) not exceeding 35 pages on appeal and 20 pages on cross-appeal, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Affidavit, vols. 1 to 3, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-19 Motion for leave to intervene, vols. 1 to 3, with service Kenneth M. Narvey
1993-02-16 Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, With service Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Affidavit, by Thomas C. Lemon, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, and for the hearing of the appeal., with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of appellant in reply of the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 pages Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of respondent not exceeding 100 pages Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Affidavit, in reply to the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 page s; Thomas C. Lemon, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Affidavit, of the respondent not exceeding 100 pages; Thomas C. Lemon, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Motion to file a lengthy factum, in reply to the cross-appeal not exceeding 30 page s, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Motion to file a lengthy factum, of the respondent not exceeding 100 pages Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to March 29/93 Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Affidavit, for the respondent to file his factum to March 29 /93 Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to March 29/93, with service Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Response to motion to expedite the appeal, (to be inscribed and heard in May or June 1993) Imre Finta
1993-02-16 Affidavit, (to be inscribed and heard in May or June 1993) Thomas C. Lemon, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-16 Motion to expedite the appeal, (to be inscribed and heard in May or June 1993), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-02-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: hearing dates for the interventi ons
1993-02-12 Affidavit, 2 copies; Manuel Prutschi Canadian Jewish Congress
1993-02-12 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies Canadian Jewish Congress
1993-02-05 Affidavit, Mark Sandler, with service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-02-05 Motion for leave to intervene, With service League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
1993-01-25 Certified casebook, vol. 1 to 82 (only vol. 81 & 82 to be kept in file), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-25 Case on appeal, vol. 1 to 82 DESCRIPTION: 1) 9 copies of vol. 1 to 64 <> 2) 9 copies vol. 65 to 72 <> 3) 9 copies of vol. 73 to 80 <> 4) 23 copies of vol. 81 & 82 Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-25 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-22 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-20 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, With service
1993-01-20 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, note: both parties factum is not to exceed 70 pages in length., with service
1993-01-20 Order on motion to reduce number of copies, of the transcripts and exhibit book (casebook) required to 9 copies.
1993-01-20 Order on motion to dispense with printing, of the Trial transcripts and exhibits in the form in which they were file in the Court of Appeal of Ontario., with service
1993-01-19 Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service
1993-01-14 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #9 @p. 76. Interventions on behalf of the Attorneys General by February 22, 1993., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-14 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1993-01-14, For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #9 @p. 76. Interventions on behalf of the Attorneys General by February 22, 1993., CJ
1993-01-14 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1993-01-14, For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #9 @p. 76. Interventions on behalf of the Attorneys General by February 22, 1993., CJ
1993-01-14 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-14 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-01-14, CJ
1993-01-14 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-01-14, CJ
1993-01-14 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, on behalf of both the appellant and the respondent not to exceed 70 pages,, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-14 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-01-14, on behalf of both the appellant and the respondent not to exceed 70 pages,, CJ
1993-01-14 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-01-14, on behalf of both the appellant and the respondent not to exceed 70 pages,, CJ
1993-01-14 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, the trial transcripts and exhibits in the form in which they were filed in the Coutof Appeal., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-14 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-01-14, the trial transcripts and exhibits in the form in which they were filed in the Coutof Appeal., CJ
1993-01-14 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-01-14, the trial transcripts and exhibits in the form in which they were filed in the Coutof Appeal., CJ
1993-01-14 Decision on motion to reduce number of copies, and the transcripts and the exhibit books required to be filed to 9 copies., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-01-14 Hearing of motion to reduce number of copies, 1993-01-14, and the transcripts and the exhibit books required to be filed to 9 copies., CJ
1993-01-14 Submission of motion to reduce number of copies, 1993-01-14, and the transcripts and the exhibit books required to be filed to 9 copies., CJ
1993-01-11 Notice of cross appeal, (joint with 23097), with service Imre Finta
1993-01-08 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with 23097) Imre Finta
1993-01-08 Motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with 23097), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Imre Finta
1993-01-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, (not exceeding 70 pages) Imre Finta
1993-01-07 Response to motion to reduce number of copies, to 9 copies Imre Finta
1993-01-07 Response to motion to dispense with printing, of the trial transcripts and exhibits Imre Finta
1993-01-07 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (not in excess of 70 pages) Imre Finta
1993-01-07 Affidavit, (not in excess of 70 pages) Hana Gertler Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (not in excess of 70 pages) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Affidavit, Hana Gertler Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Affidavit, to 9 copies; Hana Gertler Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Motion to reduce number of copies, to 9 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Affidavit, Hana Gertler Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-07 Motion to dispense with printing, of the trial transcripts and exhibits Her Majesty the Queen
1992-12-23 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1992-12-22 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1992-12-21 General proceeding, AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-12-10 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-12-10, CJ Co McL
1992-12-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-12-10, CJ Co McL
1992-11-25 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, written submissions only., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-11-25 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-11-25, written submissions only., L'HD
1992-11-25 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-11-25, written submissions only., L'HD
1992-11-23 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene
Traversed, no order as to costs
1992-11-23 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-11-23
Decision reserved
1992-11-23 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-11-23
Decision reserved
1992-11-20 General proceeding, APPELLANT'S MOTION RECORD to oppose leave to intervene by Canadian Holocaust (3 copies), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-11-19 Book of authorities, (on motion for intervention) 2 copies, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1992-11-19 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1992-09-28 Correspondence received from, sent to Mr. Thomas C. Lemon (Ottawa,ON) Re: acknowledge receipt of letter dated September 21/ 92. Summaries have been clarified to show that the counts alleged were Criminal Code offenses amounting to war crimes.
1992-09-23 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the Applicant's reply., with service
1992-09-23 Correspondence received from, from Justice, Thomas C. Lemon; re: mistake in the objective summaries
1992-09-22 General proceeding, (To Note) Applicant's reply to the application for leave to appeal re: extension of time to file the said reply on September 22, 1992 has been sent up to Justices La McL I.
1992-09-21 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the applicant's response to the respondents argument on the application for leave to appeal to Sept\21\1992,, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-09-21 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-09-21, to serve and file the applicant's response to the respondents argument on the application for leave to appeal to Sept\21\1992,, Reg
1992-09-21 Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-09-21, to serve and file the applicant's response to the respondents argument on the application for leave to appeal to Sept\21\1992,, Reg
1992-09-18 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-09-18 Response to motion to extend time, to file the applicant's reply to Sept. 21/92 Imre Finta
1992-09-18 Affidavit, to file the reply to Sept. 21/92; Hana Gertler, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-09-18 Motion to extend time, to file the reply to Sept. 21/92, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-09-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL I
1992-09-04 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Imre Finta
1992-09-03 Affidavit, Helen Smolack (book form) 2 copies, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1992-09-03 Motion for leave to intervene, (book form) 2 copies, with service Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association
1992-07-17 Order on miscellaneous motion, (amended) that the two applications be heard and decided together and for an order extending the time for filing the case on appeal and the appellant's factum., with service
1992-07-16 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Ia, for an order that the two applications for leave to appeal be heard and decided together and for an order that the time for filing the case on appeal and the appellant's factum be extended to within 45 days of the decision granting or dismissing the appellant's and the respondent's application for leave to appeal.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-07-16 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-07-16, Ia
1992-07-16 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-07-16, Ia
1992-07-06 Affidavit, for this application and 23097 to be heard and decided together (of Hana Gertler), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-07-06 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for this application and 23097 to be heard and decided together and for an order that the time for filing the case on appeal and the appellant's factum be extended., with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-07-02 Correspondence received from, from Douglas Christie; re: Gowling is acting as Ottawa agent Imre Finta
1992-06-26 Order on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument
1992-06-17 Decision on motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, The applicant and the respondent are permitted to file arguments of 25 pages. The parties consent to the appointment of an Ottawa agent within a reasonable time., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-06-17 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1992-06-17, The applicant and the respondent are permitted to file arguments of 25 pages. The parties consent to the appointment of an Ottawa agent within a reasonable time., Reg
1992-06-17 Submission of motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, 1992-06-17, The applicant and the respondent are permitted to file arguments of 25 pages. The parties consent to the appointment of an Ottawa agent within a reasonable time., Reg
1992-06-10 Affidavit, 20 pages but not exceeding 25 pages (of Hana Gertler) 2 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-06-10 Motion to file a lengthy memorandum of argument, but not exceeding 25 pages (2 copies), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-06-10 Application for leave to appeal, 2 copies of a DRAFT memorandum of argument of 25 pages along with the appropriate motion, with service 5 copies of vol. 1 to 4, with service, Completed on: 1992-06-24 Her Majesty the Queen
1992-05-27 $30.00 filing fee, (taken from justice account) Her Majesty the Queen
1992-05-27 Notice of appeal Her Majesty the Queen

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Finta, Imre Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association Intervener Active
League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada Intervener Active
Canadian Jewish Congress Intervener Active
InterAmicus Intervener Active
Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity Other Pending

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Christopher A. Amerasinghe, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
3400 - FIRST CANADIAN PL
PO BOX 36
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1A9
Telephone: (416) 973-0942

Party: Finta, Imre

Counsel
Names
Douglas H. Christie
Douglas H. Christie
Contact information
810 Courtney St.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1C4
Telephone: (250) 385-1022
FAX: (250) 479-3294
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Canadian Holocaust Remembrance Association

Counsel
Name
Robert P. Armstrong, Q.C.
Contact information
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 AETNA TOWER
PO BOX 270 STN TORONTO-DOMINION
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada

Counsel
Names
Marvin Kurz
David Matas
Contact information
Dale, Streiman & Kurz
480 Main St. N.
Brampton, Ontario
L6V 1P8
Telephone: (905) 455-7300
FAX: (905) 455-5848
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Canadian Jewish Congress

Counsel
Names
John I. Laskin
Edward M. Morgan
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1 FIRST CANADIAN PL 44TH FL
PO BOX 63
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 863-0900
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: InterAmicus

Counsel
Name
Joseph R. Nuss, Q.C.
Contact information
Ahern, Lalonde, Nuss & Drymer
3333 - 1 PL VILLE-MARIE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3B 3N2
Telephone: (514) 866-9757
FAX: (514) 866-5269
Agent
Name
Brian C. Elkin
Contact information
Ogilvy, Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Coalition of Concerned Congregations on the Law Relating to War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity

Counsel
Name
Harold L. Geller
Contact information
Tibishirani & Associés
175 HOLLAND AVE
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 0Y2
Telephone: (613) 728-8057
FAX: (613) 728-9866

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Lower court rulings

May 25, 1990
Supreme Court of Ontario

not available

Acquittal: unlawful confinement, robberykidnapping and manslaughter.

April 29, 1992
Court of Appeal for Ontario

574/90

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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