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23794

Amanda Louise Thomson v. Paul Thomson

(Manitoba) (Civil) (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)
1995-02-08 Payment out cheque issued, #2201-01865105 dated Feb 3/95 for $526.16
1995-01-11 Approved order for payment out, sent to Rachel Bowden Jan 12/95 (Finance)
1994-10-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from M. Tadman to Registrar re: would like to know when reasons of judgment will be released (P.S. their agent has been advised on Oct. 17/94 for reasons being released on Oct. 20/94)
1994-03-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of Manitoba enclosing their record
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-02-08 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg)
1994-02-07 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (139 pages)
1994-01-28 Appeal court record, (1 paded envelope) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Jan 28/94
1994-01-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Jack A. King (Thompson, Dorfman) dated January 26, 1994 to advise the Court, as directed on Wednesday, January 26, 1994 that the respondent undertake as follows: a) He will not take physical custody of Matthew upon Matthew's return to Scotland and not
1994-01-26 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of "Statutory Confusion in International Child Custody Disputes" requested by the Chief Justice during the hearing of the appeal Attorney General of Canada
1994-01-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, THE CHIEF JUSTICE (orally): The appeal is dismissed on the undertaking made to the Court by respondent through his counsel. Counsel will deposit with the Registrar no later than tomorrow at noon a signed undertaking in the terms before the Court. Madame Justice L'Heureux-Dubé would have agreed with Madame Justice Helper's disposition of the case in reference to the undertaking. Reasons and determination as to costs to follow. (REASONS DELIVERED OCT. 20/94)
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1994-01-26 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-01-26, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1994-01-25 Proof of service, of factum
1994-01-21 Proof of service, of the respondent's book of authorities (1 copy)
1994-01-21 Proof of service, of the respondent's factum (1 copy)
1994-01-21 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-01-21 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1994-01-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-01-21 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1994-01-20 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-01-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies Attorney General of Canada
1994-01-19 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1994-01-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) of Pat Wilson (Osler Hoskin) to advise the Court that Mr. Jack A. King and Holly D. Penner will be appearing at the hearing (original received on Jan 17, 1994)
1994-01-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Paul Thomson
1994-01-12 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Paul Thomson
1994-01-10 Notice of deposit of security, (bank order no. 2297), with service
1994-01-10 $500 security deposit paid, Rec.# 2297, with service Amanda Louise Thomson
1994-01-10 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1994-01-10 Certified casebook, (1 copy), with service Amanda Louise Thomson
1994-01-07 Appellant's factum, 23 copies (SERVED COPY RECEIVED ON JAN. 10, 1994) Amanda Louise Thomson
1994-01-07 Case on appeal, 23 copies Amanda Louise Thomson
1994-01-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-01-26
1994-01-07 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-01-07 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-01-07, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, LaF
1994-01-07 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-01-07, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, LaF
1994-01-04 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy) Paul Thomson
1993-12-24 Response to the motion for leave to intervene Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-12-24 Affidavit, of Elizabeth Bucci., with service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-12-24 Motion for leave to intervene, pursuant to Rule 18(2), and permitting AG of Ont. to file a factum and to present a 20 minute oral argument., with service Attorney General for Ontario
1993-12-23 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1993-12-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-12-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-22, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, L'HD
1993-12-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-22, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, L'HD
1993-12-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, with service, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-12-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-22, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, with service, L'HD
1993-12-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-12-22, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes, with service, L'HD
1993-12-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of the Attorney General of Canada Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-12-17 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Attorney General of Canada Paul Thomson
1993-12-17 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Attorney General of Manitoba (fax copy) Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-12-16 Affidavit, (of Joan A. MacPhail) Attorney General of Manitoba
1993-12-16 Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and to present a 20 minute oral argument Attorney General of Manitoba
1993-12-16 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Attorney General of Manitoba (fax copy) Paul Thomson
1993-12-15 Affidavit, Christiane Verdon, with service Attorney General of Canada
1993-12-15 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Attorney General of Canada
1993-12-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Levine, Levene, Tadman (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-12-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Thompson, Dorsman, Sweatman (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-12-03 General proceeding, Notice to the A.G.'s by order of CJ dated Nov. 29/93, with service Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-12-03 Notice of appeal, With service Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-12-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1993-12-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-11-29 Notice of appeal, With service Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-11-29 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-01-24
1993-11-29 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The application for leave to appeal is granted on condition that the appeal be perfected so that it may be heard in the week of January 24, 1994. It is ordered that appellant give notice to the Attorneys General of Canada and of the provinces, and to the Ministers of Justice of the Territories within six days hereof. It is open to appellant, respondent and eventual interveners, if any, to apply to the rota judge for relaxation for the Rules of this court as regards perfection of appeals.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-11-29 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-11-29, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-29 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-11-29, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1993-11-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies sent to LaF L'HD So McL Ma, Nov 17/93, with service Paul Thomson
1993-11-08 Application for leave to appeal, sent to LaF L'HD So McL Ma, Nov. 8/93, Completed on: 1993-11-08
1993-11-08 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF L'HD So McL M
1993-11-05 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, LaF, UPON APPLICATION of the Applicant for an order staying the Order of the Court of Appeal for Manitoba which order required the immediate return to Scotland of Matthew Paul Thomson pending the determination of the application for leave to appeal, and if granted, the appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada; AND HAVING READ the material filed and having heard counsel for the parties; It is ordered that: 1 The stay is granted pending the disposition of the application for leave to appeal and if leave to appeal is granted, until the appeal is determined. The disposition of the matter, both for the application for leave to appeal and if applicable, for the appeal, is to be dealt with on an expedited basis. (Video conference with Winnipeg)
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-11-05 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1993-11-05, LaF
1993-11-05 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1993-11-05, LaF
1993-11-02 Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, 2 copies of Affidavit of Martin Garry Tadman
1993-11-02 Motion for a stay of execution, 2 copies Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-11-02 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #27796 Amanda Louise Thomson
1993-11-02 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing proof of service and formal orde r of C.A.), Incomplete Amanda Louise Thomson

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
Thomson, Amanda Louise Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Thomson, Paul Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Thomson, Amanda Louise

Counsel
Name
Martin G. Tadman
Contact information
Levine Levine Tadman
700 - 330 ST MARY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z5
Telephone: (204) 957-6407
FAX: (204) 957-1696
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

Party: Thomson, Paul

Counsel
Name
Jack A. King
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 PORTAGE AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
Joan A. MacPhail
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
7TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2841
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: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Name
Robert H. Ratcliffe
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
8TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4102
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

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Lower court rulings

June 28, 1993
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba

93-01-32729

interim custody granted to the applicantuntil October 28/93

October 18, 1993
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

AI 93-30-01347

appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13