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24020
Her Majesty the Queen v. Patrick Pontes
(British Columbia) (Criminal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-04 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1995-10-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-10-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-10-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1995-09-22 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-09-22 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-09-22 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1995-09-21 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed, La Forest, L'Heureux-Dubé Gonthier and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. (for constitutional questions see file) Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-07-19 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1995-03-14 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (85 pages) | |
| 1995-02-28 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1995-02-28, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1995-02-27 | Order on motion to extend time, to file a reply factum | |
| 1995-02-27 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1995-02-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from George Dolhai re: duration of argument | |
| 1995-02-24 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (COMMON BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the reply to Feb 16/95, G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-21 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-02-21, to file the reply to Feb 16/95, G | |
| 1995-02-21 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-02-21, to file the reply to Feb 16/95, G | |
| 1995-02-20 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's reply factum to Feb. 16/95 | Patrick Pontes |
| 1995-02-20 | Affidavit, to file the reply factum to Fejb. 16/95; George H. Copley, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-20 | Motion to extend time, to file the reply factum to Feb. 16/95, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument | |
| 1995-02-16 | Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-15 | Order on motion to file a reply factum on appeal | |
| 1995-02-14 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb 8/95 | |
| 1995-02-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb 8/95, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-14 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-02-14, to file the factum to Feb 8/95, Reg | |
| 1995-02-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-02-14, to file the factum to Feb 8/95, Reg | |
| 1995-02-13 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum (A.G.Canada) to Feb. 8/95 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-10 |
Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, on or before Feb 15/95, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-02-10 | Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1995-02-10, on or before Feb 15/95, Co | |
| 1995-02-10 | Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1995-02-10, on or before Feb 15/95, Co | |
| 1995-02-09 | Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (letterform) | Patrick Pontes |
| 1995-02-09 | Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the A.G. Canada's factum to Feb. 8/95 | Patrick Pontes |
| 1995-02-08 | Affidavit, George H. Copley (original filed Feb. 10/95), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-08 | Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1995-02-08 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1995-02-08 | Affidavit, to file the factum to Feb. 8/95; Bernard Laprade, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1995-02-08 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb. 8/95, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1995-02-07 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1995-02-02 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1995-01-20 | Proof of service, of the factum of the respondent (book form) | |
| 1995-01-19 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service | Patrick Pontes |
| 1995-01-13 | Appeal hearing | |
| 1995-01-13 | Appeal removed from the list | |
| 1995-01-13 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-02-28 Decision reserved |
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| 1995-01-11 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1994-11-28 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-01-23 | |
| 1994-11-24 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-10-21 | Proof of service, of the case on appeal (A.G. Ont., Quebec, Alta.) | |
| 1994-10-17 | Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal on the A.G. of Canada | |
| 1994-10-11 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1994-10-11 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1994-10-07 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1994-10-06 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy), with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1994-09-28 | Certified casebook, 1 copy, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-09-28 | Case on appeal, 23 copies | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-09-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of the Registrar to Mrs. Mackinnon concerning the applicability of the provisions of Subsection 695(2) of the Criminal Code | |
| 1994-09-15 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-09-14 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1994-09-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jennifer MacKinnon to Registrar re: a motion to have the appeal not deemed abandoned is unnecessary REF: The Constitution Act 1867, s.91 (27) and Criminal Law Power s. 92 (14) | |
| 1994-09-08 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for questions see file) Notices of intention to intervene to be filed by Oct. 11/94, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-09-08 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-09-08, (for questions see file) Notices of intention to intervene to be filed by Oct. 11/94, CJ | |
| 1994-09-08 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-09-08, (for questions see file) Notices of intention to intervene to be filed by Oct. 11/94, CJ | |
| 1994-09-06 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question | Patrick Pontes |
| 1994-09-06 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-09-02 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Department of Justice (Victoria, BC) re: subsection 695(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada c.c. Harper, Grey, Easton and Burke-Robertson and Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1994-07-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Harper, Grey, Easton (Vancouver, BC) c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson, enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1994-07-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Department of Justice (Victoria, BC) c.c. Burke-Robertson, enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1994-07-04 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1994-07-04 | Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-06-02 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1994-06-02 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-06-02 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1994-04-13 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G McL | |
| 1994-04-11 | Proof of service, of response | |
| 1994-03-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Patrick Pontes |
| 1994-03-17 | Proof of service, of leave application | |
| 1994-03-07 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24276 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1994-03-07 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (proof of service missing), Completed on: 1994-03-17 | Her Majesty the Queen |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Applicant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pontes, Patrick | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
P.O. Box 9280 Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8400
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Pontes, Patrick
Counsel
3100 - 650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Department of Justice
284, rue Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4761
FAX: (613) 941-7865
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
CC910745
appeal dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA015588
appeal dismissed
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