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23059

Leonard Farinacci v. Her Majesty the Queen

(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
1994-10-20 Response to miscellaneous motion, (to an order releasing the contents of box H-16) Leonard Farinacci
1994-10-20 Order on miscellaneous motion, re: release of box H-16 (Sgt. Gary Carter picked it up on Oct. 24/94)
1994-10-20 Decision on miscellaneous motion, Ia, re: exhibit "H-16". It is ordered that: 1. The contents of box H-16, being held in the Registry of this Court, be delivered into the custody of Sgt. Gary Carter of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force; 2. That Sgt. Carter return the said box to the secure custody of the Sheriff of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at 361 University Avenue in Toronto.
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-10-20 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1994-10-20, Ia
1994-10-20 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1994-10-20, Ia
1994-10-14 Affidavit, of Scott Kennedy Fenton (THE SEALED BOX H-16 TO BE DELIVERED INTO THE CUSTODY OF SGT. GARY CARTER OF THE METROPOPLITAN TORONTO POLICE FORCE) - joint with 23061-23026), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-10-14 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (THE SEALED BOX H-16 BE DELIVERED INTO THE CUSTODY OF SGT. GARY CARTER OF THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO POLICE FORCE) - joint with 23061-23026), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-07-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for ON (Toronto, ON) enclosing their records (7 boxes) including files 23026 and 23061
1994-05-06 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario
1994-05-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-05-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-17 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD So G Co McL Ma, The appeals are allowed, the convictions are quashed and a new trial is ordered, L'Heureux-Dubé Gonthier and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. (heard with 23026 and 23061)
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-03-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-03-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1994-01-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from the Registrar of the C/A of Ontario, John H. Kromkamp with the order of Mr. Justice Carthy requiring that the appellant surrender a day before the SCC renders its judgment
1993-11-18 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (138 pages - joint with 23026-23061)
1993-11-10 General proceeding, to note 8 copies of EXCERPTS FROM CASE ON APPEAL.. given in Court Her Majesty the Queen
1993-11-10 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-11-10, CJ L'HD So G Co McL Ma
Decision reserved
1993-11-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert Frater to advise the Court that Mr. Robert Hubbard and Mr. Scott Fenton will appear for the respondent and will take 2 hours
1993-11-01 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (JOINT WITH 23061-23026), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-11-01 Trial court exhibits, (Box H-16) to be kept under seal in vault pursuant to the order of Iacobucci J. dated Oct.21/93
1993-10-22 Order on miscellaneous motion, compelling the Sheriff of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to produce certain materials to be delivered and kept under seal by the Court; (joint with 23061 & 23026)
1993-10-21 Decision on miscellaneous motion, Ia, Motion for an order regarding the following: 1) the Sheriff of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at 361 University Ave. Toronto, deliver into the custody of Sgt. Gary Carter of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force the nine packages containing materials relevant to the authorized interception of the private communications of the Respondents, all of which are being kept in the Sheriff's Office in a box labelled "H-16"; 2) that Sgt. Carter deliver the aforesaid packages to the office of the Clerk of Process of this Honourable Court; 3) that the Clerk of Process retain the packages in a secure place, under seal and inaccessible to members of the public unless and until the packages are ordered to be produced before this Court. (joint with 23061 & 23026)
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-21 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-10-21, Ia
1993-10-21 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-10-21, Ia
1993-10-20 Response to miscellaneous motion, compelling the Sheriff to produce certain materials to be delivered and kept under seal by the Court Leonard Farinacci
1993-10-19 Affidavit, compelling the Sheriff of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to produce certain materials to be delivered and kept under seal by the Court; Scott K. Fenton (joint with 23061- 23026) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-10-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, compelling the sheriff of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to produce certain materials to be delivered and kept under seal by the Court (joint with 23061-23026) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-09-24 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-11-10
Decision reserved
1993-09-15 Appeal court record, 7 boxes (joint with Trial record) (joint with 23026-23061)
1993-09-15 Trial court record, 7 boxes (joint with C/A record) (joint with 23026- 23061)
1993-08-06 Respondent's factum, 25 copies (joint with 23026-23061), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-08-05 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-07-16 Supplemental document, CASE ON APPEAL 24 copies (joint with 23026-23061) Leonard Farinacci
1993-07-12 Close file on Leave
1993-07-12 Close file on Leave
1993-06-10 Appellant's factum, 26 copies (see order of 1993/03/24) (joint with 23061), with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-05-21 Certified casebook, vol. I to XVII (joint with 23026-23061) Leonard Farinacci
1993-05-07 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to XVII (joint with 23026 & 23061) Leonard Farinacci
1993-04-30 Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the case on appeal., with service
1993-04-30 Order on motion to dispense with printing
1993-04-27 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to May 10, 1993, DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-27 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-04-27, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to May 10, 1993, DeRg
1993-04-27 Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-04-27, to serve and file the Case on Appeal to May 10, 1993, DeRg
1993-04-27 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, or copying of evidence forming the Case on Appeal pursuant to Rule 35(1) of the Supreme Court of Canada, and to file an agreed statement of facts to form part of the case on appeal pursuant to rule 33(14)., DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-04-27 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-04-27, or copying of evidence forming the Case on Appeal pursuant to Rule 35(1) of the Supreme Court of Canada, and to file an agreed statement of facts to form part of the case on appeal pursuant to rule 33(14)., DeRg
1993-04-27 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1993-04-27, or copying of evidence forming the Case on Appeal pursuant to Rule 35(1) of the Supreme Court of Canada, and to file an agreed statement of facts to form part of the case on appeal pursuant to rule 33(14)., DeRg
1993-04-26 Response to motion to dispense with printing, of certain evidence Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-26 Response to motion to extend time, to file the Case on Appeal to May 10/93 Her Majesty the Queen
1993-04-21 Affidavit, to file the Case on appeal to May 10/93; James Lockyer, with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-04-21 Motion to extend time, to file the Case on appeal to May 10/93, with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-04-21 Affidavit, of certain evidence forming part of the Case; James Lockyer, with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-04-21 Motion to dispense with printing, of certain evidence forming part of the case, with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-04-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ruby & Edwardh (Toronto, ON) re: Notice of Appeal has been filed and Rule 32 sent
1993-04-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Attorney General of Canada (Toronto, ON) re: Notice of Appeal has been filed and Rule 32 sent
1993-03-24 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, With service
1993-03-24 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, for details see joint order in 23026., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-24 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-03-24, for details see joint order in 23026., CJ
1993-03-24 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1993-03-24, for details see joint order in 23026., CJ
1993-03-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ma, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-03-18 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-03-18, CJ McL Ma
1993-03-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-03-18, CJ McL Ma
1993-03-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, The Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1993-03-18 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1993-01-28 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, (distributed to Justices CJ, So, Co, McL, I, on Jan 27, 93), with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-01-27 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-21 Affidavit, David E. Harris, with service Leonard Farinacci
1993-01-18 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Maj
1993-01-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Joseph DeFillipis (Office of the Attorney General) Re: You donot have to show cause in this proceeding.
1993-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ruby & Edwardh (Toronto,ON) Re: You are to appear before this Court to show cause on Mon, Feb 01, 93, as to why matter should not be quashed.
1993-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Joseph DeFillipis (Office of the Attorney General of Canada) Re: you are to appear before this Court to show cause on Mon, Feb 01, 93 as to matter should not be quashed.
1992-12-24 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Leonard Farinacci
1992-12-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (joint with 23026-23061), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-12-17 Application for leave to appeal, as C/A formal judgment filed, Completed on: 1992-12-17
1992-12-17 General proceeding, to note 5 copies of C/A formal judgment Leonard Farinacci
1992-12-04 Correspondence received from, sent to Shore, Davis Perkins-McVey Re: acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal and $30 filing fee. Regret to advise that material does not comply with Court's requirements as Formal Order of C/A missing. Leave will not be referred until m
1992-12-01 Application for leave to appeal, (joint with 23026-23061) 5 copies of vol. I & II (formal C/A judgment missing) (see motion of 1992/11/17), with service, Incomplete Leonard Farinacci
1992-11-20 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, With service
1992-11-17 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, L'HD, To December 1, 1992 together with an order allowing the applicants' to file a joint leave application with separate arguments no longer than 20 pages, if they so desire and the respondent shall file a response, but allowing for separate for separate arguments pertaining to each individual applicant and the applicants' shall be entitled to file individual reply's each no longer than 5 pages.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-11-17 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1992-11-17, L'HD
1992-11-17 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1992-11-17, L'HD
1992-11-13 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to Dec. 1/92 Her Majesty the Queen
1992-11-13 Affidavit, to Dec. 1/92; Paul Burstein Leonard Farinacci
1992-11-13 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to Dec. 1/92 Leonard Farinacci
1992-06-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Burstein & Paine (Toronto,ON) re: acknowledge receipt of letter dated June 16, 1992 together with the attached letter of Mr. Farinacci dated June 13, 1992 - from Claude E. Alain
1992-06-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Paul Burstein; re: the appellant asked me to represent him for a leave application on another ground. the appellant is seeking legal aid
1992-06-18 Correspondence received from, enclosing receipt for $30 filing fee sent to Leonard Farinacci c/o Joyceville Pen. (Kingston,ON)
1992-06-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 25579, with service Leonard Farinacci
1992-06-12 Notice of appeal, 2 copies, with service Leonard Farinacci

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Farinacci, Leonard Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Farinacci, Leonard

Counsel
Name
Frank Addario
Contact information
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell
1130 - 20 Dundas St West
Box 180
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6446
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Robert W. Hubbard
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Exchange Tower - P.O. Box 36
3400 - 130 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9042
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: robert.hubbard@jus.gov.on.ca
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

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Lower court rulings

February 15, 1988
District Court of Ontario

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application to exclude evidence dismissed

May 19, 1992
Court of Appeal for Ontario

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Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13