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23974

Her Majesty the Queen v. John Paul Lepage

(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)
1995-03-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ontario Court (General Division) (Sault-Ste-Marie, ON) enclosing their record (1 env.)
1995-03-22 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1995-03-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-03-22 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, So G Co Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed and the conviction is restored, Cory and Major JJ. dissenting.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1995-02-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-02-23 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa, ON)
1994-11-22 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (59 pages)
1994-11-10 General proceeding, 6 copies of Regina - V. F.F.B. (GIVEN IN COURT BY THE RESPONDENT)
1994-11-10 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-11-10, So G Co Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1994-11-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from B. Frater re: duration of argument
1994-11-02 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 John Paul Lepage
1994-10-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Lucia Favret re: as the respondent requires the drug exhibit 1 will be available on Nov. 10/ 94 and requests that an officer be available to maintain custody of this exhibit that day (fax copy)
1994-10-14 Trial court record, (1 envelope) from SAULT STE-MARIE
1994-10-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-11-10
Decision reserved
1994-09-29 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (see order dated Sept. 15/94), with service John Paul Lepage
1994-09-19 Order on motion to extend time, to file respondent's factum to Sept 30/94
1994-09-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file his factum to Sept 30/94, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-15 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-09-15, to file his factum to Sept 30/94, Reg
1994-09-15 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-09-15, to file his factum to Sept 30/94, Reg
1994-09-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30/94 (Lucia Favret) Her Majesty the Queen
1994-09-14 Affidavit, to Sept. 30/94 (Donald R. Orazietti) John Paul Lepage
1994-09-14 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30/94 John Paul Lepage
1994-09-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Lucia Favret re: exhibits should reach Ottawa at least one week prior to the hearing of the appeal (fax copy - 6 pages)
1994-09-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Phillips, Aiello to A. Roland re: new application for leave to appeal filed on Sept.1/94 (file no. 24261) is virtually identical to R. v. Lepage and if leave is granted, should be heard together
1994-08-08 Decision on motion to extend time, to file appellant's factum to July 21/94, with service, DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-08-08 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-08-08, to file appellant's factum to July 21/94, with service, DeRg
1994-08-08 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-08-08, to file appellant's factum to July 21/94, with service, DeRg
1994-08-05 Response to motion to extend time, to file appellant's factum to July 21, 1994. John Paul Lepage
1994-08-04 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-10-03
1994-07-29 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (1 copy) John Paul Lepage
1994-07-29 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, on condition that the appeal be heard during the fall session, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-07-29 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1994-07-29, on condition that the appeal be heard during the fall session, LaF
1994-07-29 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1994-07-29, on condition that the appeal be heard during the fall session, LaF
1994-07-22 Affidavit, of Robert J. Frater (2 copies) Her Majesty the Queen
1994-07-22 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, 2 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1994-07-21 Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum to July 21/94 (of Robert J. Frater), with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-07-21 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to July 21/94, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-07-21 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-06-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Toronto, ON) cc. Orazietti Kwolek / A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) from C. Alain that if in default, to bring a motion to have the appeal not deemed abandoned.
1994-05-11 Certified casebook, With service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-05-11 Case on appeal, 23 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1994-02-16 Order on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal
1994-02-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-02-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Orazietti, Kwolek (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-02-14 Proof of service, of the notice of appeal (Denise Simon)
1994-02-11 Notice of appeal Her Majesty the Queen
1994-02-10 Decision on motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, to Feb 14/94, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-02-10 Hearing of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal, 1994-02-10, to Feb 14/94, Co
1994-02-10 Submission of motion to extend time to serve and/or file notice of appeal submitted, 1994-02-10, to Feb 14/94, Co
1994-02-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Orazietti & Kwolek; re: does not consent and will not be present at the motion to extend time to file the Notice of Appeal (fax copy) (ORIGINAL RECEIVED ON FEB. 14, 1994)
1994-02-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Donald Orazietti; re: will oppose the extension of time
1994-02-04 Affidavit, D.D. Graham Reynolds, Q.C., with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-02-04 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, 2 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen

Parties

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Main parties

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

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Lepage, John Paul Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
James W. Leising
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
3400 First Canadian Place
PO Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-3747
FAX: (416) 973-8253
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

Party: Lepage, John Paul

Counsel
Name
Donald R. Orazietti, Q.C.
Contact information
Orazietti, Kwolek
128 MARCH ST
SAULT STE MARIE, Ontario
P6A 2Z3
Telephone: (705) 256-5601
FAX: (705) 945-9427
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

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Lower court rulings

December 15, 1993
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C15265

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13