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23596

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation v. Her Majesty the Queen, et al.

(Saskatchewan) (Criminal) (By Leave)

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)
1997-08-15 Appeal closed
1995-01-04 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Saskatchewan (Regina)
1995-01-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-01-04 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1994-12-09 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-09 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-08 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-12-08 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-12-08, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1994-12-08 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-12-08
1994-12-08 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1994-02-03 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (131 pages)
1994-01-24 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-01-24, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1994-01-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-01-21 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-01-21 Book of authorities, 11 copies (joint), with service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-01-20 Affidavit, of the respondent's factum (Graeme G. Mitchell), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-20 Supplemental document, AUTHORITIES 10 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Gregory G. Walen (Hnatyshyn Singer) counsel for the ALLEGED VICTIMS to advise the Court that he takes no position nor will be appearing at the appeal to be heard Jan. 24/94 (original received on Jan. 20, 1994) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Jan
1994-01-17 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-01-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to VIII, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-01-12 Appellant's factum, 25 copies, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-01-12 Certified casebook, vol. I to III, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-01-12 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to III Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1994-01-10 Order on motion to amend, the style of cause
1994-01-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-01-24
Decision reserved
1994-01-06 Order granting leave to appeal, With service
1993-12-30 Notice of withdrawal, (correspondence from MacDermid Lamarsh re: client does not wish to participate in appeal) Canadian Press
1993-12-30 Notice of withdrawal, (correspondence from MacDermid Lamarsh re: client does not with to participate in the appeal) Armadale Communications
1993-12-30 Notice of withdrawal, (correspondence from MacDermid Lamarsh re: client does not wish to participate in the appeal) Doug McConachie
1993-12-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Anne M. Wallace re: Doug McConachie, Armadale Communications Ltd. and Canadian Press will no longer wish to participate in the appeal
1993-12-23 Decision on motion to amend, the style of cause by striking out the names of the following respondents namely T.S. (Tracy Sterling), Ronald Sterling, Linda Sterling, Travis Sterling, James Elstad, Darryl Ford, Edward Revesz Darren Sabourin and John Popowich, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-12-23 Hearing of motion to amend, 1993-12-23, the style of cause by striking out the names of the following respondents namely T.S. (Tracy Sterling), Ronald Sterling, Linda Sterling, Travis Sterling, James Elstad, Darryl Ford, Edward Revesz Darren Sabourin and John Popowich, Reg
1993-12-23 Submission of motion to amend, 1993-12-23, the style of cause by striking out the names of the following respondents namely T.S. (Tracy Sterling), Ronald Sterling, Linda Sterling, Travis Sterling, James Elstad, Darryl Ford, Edward Revesz Darren Sabourin and John Popowich, Reg
1993-12-20 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1993-12-17 Affidavit, the style of cause; Bryan E. Salte, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-12-17 Motion to amend, the style of cause Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-12-17 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, With service, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-12-17 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-17, With service, Ma
1993-12-17 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-17, With service, Ma
1993-12-08 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of A.G. Ontario (included in motion record) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-12-08 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of A.G. Ontario (included in motion record) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-12-08 Affidavit, Murray D. Segal, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-12-08 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-11-29 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-01-24
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to MacDermid Lamarsh (Saskatoon, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Deputy A.G. (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Robertson Stromberg (Saskatoon, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Notice of deposit of security, direction #2286, with service
1993-11-12 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2286, with service Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-11-12 Notice of appeal Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-11-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown re: will be ready to proceed with the hearing of the appeal on Jan. 24 or 25, 1994
1993-10-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-14 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-10-14, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-10-14, LaF Co Ia
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, MacDermid Lamarsh (Saskatoon, SK)
1993-06-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co I
1993-06-07 Application for leave to appeal, as Trial and C/A/ judgment received (SEE FILE NO. 23738 RECEIVED ON SEPT. 13/93), Completed on: 1993-06-07
1993-06-01 Correspondence received from, fr. W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C. enclosing 3 copies of Trial & Court of Appeal judgments Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-05-28 Proof of service, of their response
1993-05-26 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1993-05-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (same factum for Armadale Communications and Canadian Press), with service Doug McConachie
1993-05-18 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) re: application for leave to appeal missing; lower Court judgments, formal trial Ct. Judg., Appeal court Reasons
1993-05-10 General proceeding, 3 copies of a judgment of A.G. Sask. v. Doug McConachie; 3 copies of proceedings Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-05-10 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 3 copies of vols. 1 to 3 of appeal books
1993-05-10 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #27046 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
1993-05-10 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing formal trial order and reasons of C.A.), with service, Incomplete Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active
S., T. Respondent Active
Sterling, Ronald Respondent Active
Sterling, Linda Respondent Active
Sterling, Travis Respondent Active
Elstad, James Respondent Active
Ford, Darryl Respondent Active
Revesz, Edward Respondent Active
Sabourin, Darren Respondent Active
Popowich, John Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Counsel
Name
Bryan E. Salte
Contact information
Robertson Stromberg
600 - 105, 21 Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 0B3
Telephone: (306) 569-9000
FAX: (306) 757-6443
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

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Graeme G. Mitchell
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St., 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-8385
FAX: (306) 787-9111
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: S., T.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Sterling, Ronald

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Sterling, Linda

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Sterling, Travis

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Elstad, James

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Ford, Darryl

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Revesz, Edward

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Sabourin, Darren

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Popowich, John

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Summary

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Lower court rulings

March 11, 1993
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan

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appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13