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23476
Sue Rodriguez v. Attorney General of British Columbia, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (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) |
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| 1997-09-16 | Appeal closed | |
| 1994-07-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of BC (Vancouver, BC) enclosing their record | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Public Interest Advocacy Center (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, oN) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Department of Justice (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Victoria) | |
| 1993-11-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed without costs. Lamer C.J., L'Heureux-Dubé, Cory and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. For answers to Constitutional Questions, see file. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Public Interest Advocacy Center (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Department of Justice (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-30 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-09-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Brian A. Crane re: advising the Court of Sue Rodriguez's condition sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Maj, Sept. 7/93 | |
| 1993-07-12 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1993-06-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to H. William Batt, Ph.D. (Albany, NY, USA) from C. Alain, re: spare copies of documentation concerning the broadcast of the hearing of the appeal are made available to the public, at no charge, while supplies last. | |
| 1993-06-02 | Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to May 14, 1993. (Pacific Physicians for Life Society), with service | |
| 1993-06-02 | General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the judges (200 pages) | |
| 1993-06-01 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is to be limited to 10 minutes., with service | |
| 1993-05-20 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1993-05-20, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1993-05-20 | General proceeding, 10 copies (HASTINGS CENTER REPORT - GIVEN IN COURT) | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-19 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Right to Die Society of Canada |
| 1993-05-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH') |
| 1993-05-18 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention |
| 1993-05-18 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to May 14,1993. also (Pro Life Society of B.C.), Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-18 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1993-05-18, to serve and file their factum to May 14,1993. also (Pro Life Society of B.C.), Reg | |
| 1993-05-18 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1993-05-18, to serve and file their factum to May 14,1993. also (Pro Life Society of B.C.), Reg | |
| 1993-05-18 | Proof of service, of respondent's factum and Constitutional Brief | |
| 1993-05-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities |
| 1993-05-18 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Right to Die Society of Canada |
| 1993-05-17 | Proof of service, of the interverner's factum (see original filed May 7, 1993) | |
| 1993-05-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument no longer than 10 minutes, and also to file a case book., with service | |
| 1993-05-17 | Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, With service | |
| 1993-05-17 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH') |
| 1993-05-17 | Response to motion to extend time, to file and serve the intervener's Pro Life Society of B.C. factum to May 14, 1993 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-17 | Response to motion to extend time, to file and serve the intervener's Pro Life Society of B.C. factum to May 14, 1993 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1993-05-17 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener's Pro Life Society of B.C. factum to May 14, 1993 | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-05-17 | Affidavit, to file and serve the intervener's factum to May 14, 1993 (of Colin Stephen Baxter), with service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-17 | Motion to extend time, to file and serve the intervener's factum to May 14, 1993, with service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-17 | General proceeding, (PAGE 2 INTO TAB 10 OF THE bOOK OF AUTHORITIES OF CAN. CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS - missing - to be inserted) | |
| 1993-05-14 | General proceeding, 12 copies of CASEBOOK OF THE INTERVENOR, with service | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-14 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-14 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (CONSTITUTIONAL BRIEF) (same authorities for Pacific Physicians for Life Society), with service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-14 | Intervener's factum, 27 copies (same factum for Pacific Physicians for Life Society), with service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Dept. of Justice, Vancouver indicating the names of the counsels who will be appearing for the appeal (by fax) | |
| 1993-05-13 | Proof of service, 1 copy of book of authorities, with service | |
| 1993-05-13 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of the intervener, Dying With Dignity | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-05-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowling; re: appellant takes no position to the intervention of COPOH | |
| 1993-05-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of W.G. Burke-Robertson to advise that the A.G.B. C. takes no position to the application for leave to intervene of COPOH | |
| 1993-05-13 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument of 15 minutes., Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-13 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-13, and to present oral argument of 15 minutes., Ma | |
| 1993-05-13 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-13, and to present oral argument of 15 minutes., Ma | |
| 1993-05-13 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, not exceeding 26 pages., Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-13 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-05-13, not exceeding 26 pages., Ma | |
| 1993-05-13 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1993-05-13, not exceeding 26 pages., Ma | |
| 1993-05-13 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (JOINT) | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-05-12 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1993-05-12 | Notice of withdrawal, copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Maj, May 12/93, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1993-05-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-05-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-12, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, Ma | |
| 1993-05-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-05-12, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, Ma | |
| 1993-05-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: takes no position to the intervention of COPOH | |
| 1993-05-12 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of the intervener, Dying With Dignity | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1993-05-12 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of the intervener, Dying with Dignity | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-11 | Affidavit, (namely 26 pages) Martin Hayward Campbell | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-11 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 26 pages) | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-11 | Notice of miscellaneous motion | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-11 | Proof of service, 1 copy of factum, with service | |
| 1993-05-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Mr. J.A. Van Iperen, Q.C. to advise that he does not oppose the application for leave to intervene of COPOH | |
| 1993-05-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Christopher M. Considine (see tab D of motion book) to advise that he takes no position on leave to intervene of COPOH | |
| 1993-05-11 | Affidavit, 2 copies (in motion book) (of Francine Arsenault), with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH') |
| 1993-05-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (bookform), with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH') |
| 1993-05-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Burke-Robertson to advise that he takes no position in the application for leave to intervene of The right to Die Society of Canada | |
| 1993-05-11 | Service, copy of intervener's factum | |
| 1993-05-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Graham Garton; re: does not oppose the intervention of the Right to Die Society of Canada | |
| 1993-05-10 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba |
| 1993-05-10 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1993-05-10 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-05-07 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities |
| 1993-05-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy, tétrault sent to Justice Sopinka re: that Mr. Neil Milton and Mr. Ace Henderson will be appearing at the hearing | |
| 1993-05-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy, Tétrault sent to Justice Sopinka; re: that Mr. Neil Milton and Mr. Ace Henderson will be appearing at the hearing | |
| 1993-05-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: takes no position to the intervention of the Right to die Society of Canada | |
| 1993-05-06 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (CONSTITUTIONAL BRIEF), with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-05-05 | Affidavit, of John L. Hofsess (2 copies bookform), with service | Right to Die Society of Canada |
| 1993-05-05 | Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform 2 copies), with service | Right to Die Society of Canada |
| 1993-05-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Considine & Lawler; re: appellant will be represented by Ms. Shari McGlynn | |
| 1993-04-30 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-04-30 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1993-04-30 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes and issue 3(4) of their order not allowed., So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-30 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-30, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes and issue 3(4) of their order not allowed., So | |
| 1993-04-30 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-30, and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes and issue 3(4) of their order not allowed., So | |
| 1993-04-30 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-30 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-30, and present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, So | |
| 1993-04-30 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-30, and present oral argument limited to 10 minutes, So | |
| 1993-04-28 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1993-04-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: does not oppose the intervention by The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: A.G. B.C. takes no position with the intervention of The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: A.G. B.C. takes no position to the intervention of Dying With Dignity | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: does not oppose the intervention of Dying With Dignity | |
| 1993-04-27 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Dying with Dignity | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-04-27 | Appeal court record, (accordeon) | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson; re: A.G. B.C. takes no position with the intervention of The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention | |
| 1993-04-27 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1993-04-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: the appellant takes no position to the intervention by the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention | |
| 1993-04-26 | Proof of service, of Notice of application for Leave to Intervene | |
| 1993-04-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson; re: takes no position to the intervention of Dying with Dignity | |
| 1993-04-23 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-05-20 Decision reserved |
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| 1993-04-23 | Affidavit, Marilynne Seguin, with service | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying |
| 1993-04-23 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Brian L. Mishara | Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention |
| 1993-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies | Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention |
| 1993-04-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original of letter received by fax April 20) of Considine & Lawler to consent to the Court proceedings being televised | |
| 1993-04-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from the agent, Colin S. Baxter indicating that Ace Henderson and Neil Milton will represent Pro Life Society of B.C. and Pacific Physicians for Life Society at the hearing of the appeal | |
| 1993-04-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: ignore the letter re the intervention of A.G. Ont. sent to CJ, April 21/93 | |
| 1993-04-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1993-04-20 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is not to exceed 15 minutes., So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-20 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-20, oral argument is not to exceed 15 minutes., So | |
| 1993-04-20 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-20, oral argument is not to exceed 15 minutes., So | |
| 1993-04-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Considine & Lawler; re: Ms. Rodriguez consent to the Court proceedings being televised sent to CJ, April 21/93 | |
| 1993-04-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to advise the Court that the appellant does not oppose the intervention of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, et al | |
| 1993-04-19 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes., So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-19 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-19, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes., So | |
| 1993-04-19 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-19, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes., So | |
| 1993-04-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Taylor, McCaffrey, Chapman (Winnipeg, MN) from B. Kincaid attaching copy of the endorsement of Mr. Justice Sopinka granting the motion to intervene brought by People in Equal Participation Inc. | |
| 1993-04-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the intervention by Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada | |
| 1993-04-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Joannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position on the intervention by People in Equal Participation Incorporated | |
| 1993-04-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the interventions by People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (original filed today) | |
| 1993-04-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from George H. Copley; re: has no objection that the Court televises the hearing (ORIGINAL filed April 20, 1993) sent to CJ, April 21/93 | |
| 1993-04-16 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, to file a single factum no longer than 20 pages, and make oral submissions not to exceed 15 minutes, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-16 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-16, to file a single factum no longer than 20 pages, and make oral submissions not to exceed 15 minutes, So | |
| 1993-04-16 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-16, to file a single factum no longer than 20 pages, and make oral submissions not to exceed 15 minutes, So | |
| 1993-04-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson; re: takes no position to the intervention of British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities | |
| 1993-04-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: to ignore the letter concerning the intervention of A.G. Ontario | |
| 1993-04-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the intervention of Canaadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada | |
| 1993-04-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the intervention of A.G. Ontario | |
| 1993-04-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Considine & Lawler; re: takes no position to the intervention of British Columbia Coalition of People with disabilities | |
| 1993-04-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the intervention of Equal Participation Incorporated | |
| 1993-04-13 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-04-13 | Certified casebook, 1 copy | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-04-13 | Case on appeal, 11 copies | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-04-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Owen, Bird; re: acts for CKNW Radio and requests for electronic access to this hearing | |
| 1993-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1993-04-08 | Notice of hearing, With service | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-04-08 | Affidavit, Todd J. Burke, with service | Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1993-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent by Fax to People in Equal Participation Inc. (Winnipeg, MN) re: representation on application for intervention | |
| 1993-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: A.G. Cda will not oppose the intervention of the British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities | |
| 1993-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from George H. Copley; re: A.G.B.C. takes no position to the intervention of the British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities | |
| 1993-04-08 | Affidavit, Margaret J. Priestley Birrell; 2 copies, with service | British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities |
| 1993-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service | British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities |
| 1993-04-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position to the interventions of Pacific Physicians for Life and Pro-Life Society of British Columbia | |
| 1993-04-05 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1993-04-02 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with the intervener Pro Life Society of British Columbia., Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-02 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-02, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with the intervener Pro Life Society of British Columbia., Ia | |
| 1993-04-02 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-02, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with the intervener Pro Life Society of British Columbia., Ia | |
| 1993-04-02 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with Pacific Physicians for Life Society., Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-04-02 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-02, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with Pacific Physicians for Life Society., Ia | |
| 1993-04-02 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-04-02, and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes to be shared with Pacific Physicians for Life Society., Ia | |
| 1993-04-01 | Affidavit, Theresa Ducharme | People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba |
| 1993-04-01 | Motion for leave to intervene | People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba |
| 1993-04-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: takes no position on the motion by Pacific Physicians for Life and Pro-Life Society of British Columbia | |
| 1993-04-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent by Fax to People in Equal Participation Inc. (Winnipeg, MN) re: intructions on how to intervene | |
| 1993-03-30 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: A.G. B.C. takes no position with the intervention of Pro Life Society of British Columbia and the Pacific Physicians for Life Society | |
| 1993-03-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Considine & Lawler; re: takes no position to the intervention of Pro Life Society of British Columbia and the Pacific Physicians for Life Society | |
| 1993-03-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from People in Equal Participation Inc. requesting assistance in obtaining intervenor status | |
| 1993-03-26 | Affidavit, Williard Johnston; 2 copies, with service | Pacific Physicians for Life Society |
| 1993-03-26 | Affidavit, Ian M. Brindle; 2 copies, with service | Pacific Physicians for Life Society |
| 1993-03-26 | Affidavit, Hilda Krieg; 2 copies, with service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-03-26 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Pacific Physicians for Life Society |
| 1993-03-26 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Pro Life Society of British Columbia |
| 1993-03-26 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-25 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service | |
| 1993-03-25 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, "For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book @ p.147. All interventions by AG's shall be serve and filed within 15 days of this order. The appeal will be heard on May 20, & 21, 1993. Appellant's factum is to be filed by April 13, 1993. The respondent's factum is to be filed by April 30, 1993. Intervenors factum to be filed by May 10, 1993. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-03-25 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1993-03-25, CJ | |
| 1993-03-25 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1993-03-25, CJ | |
| 1993-03-25 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 1993-03-25 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-03-25 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-03-25 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, The Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-03-25 | Notice of appeal, With service | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-24 | Correspondence received from, (original) from George H. Copley; re: does not intend to oppose the leave application | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-03-23 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ma, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-03-23 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-03-23, CJ McL Ma | |
| 1993-03-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-03-23, CJ McL Ma | |
| 1993-03-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Maj | |
| 1993-03-23 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, CJ, that any and all time limits for doing any act or taking any proceedings be abridged; and that the Appeal book from the Court of Appeal be filed with the Registrar in lieu of the documents; and this Court further orders that both the Applicant and the Respondent be exempted from the requirements of Rule 33 with respect to the Case Book and that the requirements for Rule 34(2) (b) regarding the number of copies be reduced to (12) twelve. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-03-23 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1993-03-23, CJ | |
| 1993-03-23 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1993-03-23, CJ | |
| 1993-03-22 | Correspondence received from, from Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.; re: consents to the leave application being granted sent to CJ McL Maj March 23, 1993 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1993-03-19 | Correspondence received from, (by fax) from George H. Copley; re: does not oppose the leave application sent to CJ McL Maj March 23, 1993 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-03-18 | Response to miscellaneous motion | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1993-03-18 | Response to miscellaneous motion | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1993-03-18 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order: (a) to abridge time on any proceeding; (b) file the appeal book from the Court of Appeal in lieu of the documents; (c) that the appellant and respondents be dispensed from printing | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-18 | Correspondence received from, from Considine & Lawler; re: to expedite the matter | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-18 | Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 5 copies of Appeal books | |
| 1993-03-18 | Book of authorities, 5 copies | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-18 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #26777 | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-18 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1993-03-18 | Sue Rodriguez |
| 1993-03-01 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-04-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rodriguez, Sue | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Life Society of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
| Pacific Physicians for Life Society | Intervener | Active |
| British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities | Intervener | Active |
| People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying | Intervener | Active |
| Right to Die Society of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH') | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Rodriguez, Sue
Counsel
Name
Christopher M. Considine
Contact information
Considine & Lawler
700 - 880 DOUGLAS ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 2B7
Telephone: (604) 381-7788
700 - 880 DOUGLAS ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 2B7
Telephone: (604) 381-7788
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
Name
George H. Copley, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor, 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8X 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: george.copley@gems4.gov.bc.ca
6th Floor, 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8X 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: george.copley@gems4.gov.bc.ca
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Names
Johannes A. Van Iperen, Q.C.
James D. Bissell, Q.C.
James D. Bissell, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 Howe St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-1520
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Email: johannes.vaniperen@justice.gc.ca
900 - 840 Howe St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-1520
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Email: johannes.vaniperen@justice.gc.ca
Party: Pro Life Society of British Columbia
Counsel
Name
A.G. Henderson, Q.C.
Contact information
Davis & Company
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Party: Pacific Physicians for Life Society
Counsel
Name
A.G. Henderson, Q.C.
Contact information
Davis & Company
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Party: British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities
Counsel
Names
James Pozer
James Sayre
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: People in Equal Participation Incorporated of Manitoba
Counsel
Name
G. Patrick S. Riley
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 St. Mary Ave.
9th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 988-0448
FAX: (204) 988-0304
Email: priley@tmlawyers.com
400 St. Mary Ave.
9th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 988-0448
FAX: (204) 988-0304
Email: priley@tmlawyers.com
Agent
Name
Philippa Lawson
Contact information
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1204 - 1 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 7B7
Telephone: (613) 562-4002
FAX: (613) 562-0007
1204 - 1 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 7B7
Telephone: (613) 562-4002
FAX: (613) 562-0007
Party: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Counsel
Name
Robert M. Nelson
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 ELGIN ST
PO BOX 466 STN D
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 ELGIN ST
PO BOX 466 STN D
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Dying With Dignity: a Canadian Society concerned with the Quality of Dying
Counsel
Name
Martin H. Campbell
Contact information
Beard, Winter, Gordon
900 - 150 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2K4
Telephone: (416) 593-5555
FAX: (416) 593-7760
900 - 150 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2K4
Telephone: (416) 593-5555
FAX: (416) 593-7760
Agent
Name
Heather E. Perkins-McVey
Contact information
Shore, Davis, Kehler
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Right to Die Society of Canada
Counsel
Names
John I. Laskin
Robyn M. Bell
Robyn M. Bell
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
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
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped ('COPOH')
Counsel
Name
Anne M. Molloy
Contact information
Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
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Lower court rulings
December 29, 1992
Supreme Court of British Columbia
4040/92
Supreme Court of British Columbia
4040/92
petition is dismissed
March 8, 1993
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V01800
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V01800
appeal is dismissed
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