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24141

Heidi M. Harrer v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (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)
1995-11-23 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 env.)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-30 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1995-10-19 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-10-19 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-04-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from S. David Frankel, counsel for Att. Gen. Can. to M. Larmour: letter dated March 30, 1995 - will not be replying to the factum filed by R. S. Terry
1995-03-30 Supplemental factum, 24 copies (see order of Gonthier of Feb. 24/95) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, March 31/95 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-03-23 Book of authorities, 11 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, March 24/95 Robert Scott Terry
1995-03-17 Intervener's factum, 24 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, March 20/95 Robert Scott Terry
1995-03-08 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (84 pages)
1995-03-03 Hearing of the appeal, 1995-03-03, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1995-02-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.; re: Mr. William F. Ehrcke will appear at the hearing of the appeal
1995-02-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from George Dolhai re: duration of argument
1995-02-24 Affidavit, of William F. Ehrcke in opposition to the intervention of Robert Scott Terry, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-24 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, G, It is ordered that: Counsel for Robert Scott Terry be granted leave to intervene into the appeal on the following conditions: 1. At the hearing of the appeal, representations to the Court on behalf of the intervenor shall not exceed 20 minutes in duration. 2. The intervenor's factum shall be filed within 2 weeks of the hearing of the appeal; responses shall be filed within 2 weeks of the filing of the intervenor's factum
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-24 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-02-24, G
1995-02-24 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1995-02-24, G
1995-02-23 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Robert Scott Terry Heidi M. Harrer
1995-02-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Robert Scott Terry (William B. Smart, counsel of the appellant) (FAX COPY) Heidi M. Harrer
1995-02-21 Affidavit, of Charles I. M. Lugosi Robert Scott Terry
1995-02-21 Motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy) (extension of time requested - E.V.B. advised) Robert Scott Terry
1995-02-17 Book of authorities, 10 copies Heidi M. Harrer
1995-02-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1995-02-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-14 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb 10/95
1995-02-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Feb 10/95, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-02-14, to file the factum to Feb 10/95, Reg
1995-02-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-02-14, to file the factum to Feb 10/95, Reg
1995-02-13 Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum (A.G. Canada) to Feb. 10/95 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-06 Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Canada's factum Heidi M. Harrer
1995-02-06 Affidavit, to file the factum; S. David Frankel, Q.C., with service Attorney General of Canada
1995-02-06 Motion to extend time, to file the factum, with service Attorney General of Canada
1995-02-06 Intervener's factum, 25 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1995-02-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1995-01-18 Notice of hearing, With service Heidi M. Harrer
1995-01-13 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1995-03-03
Decision reserved
1994-12-30 Appeal court record, (1 env.)
1994-12-16 Order on motion to order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause
1994-12-16 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-12-16 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1994-12-16, CJ
1994-12-16 Submission of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1994-12-16, CJ
1994-12-15 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1994-12-13 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum and the case on appeal
1994-12-13 Response to motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, of William F. Ehrcke (1 copy) Her Majesty the Queen
1994-12-13 Affidavit, of Mary T. Ainslie (1 copy) Heidi M. Harrer
1994-12-13 Motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show cause, (1 copy) Heidi M. Harrer
1994-11-29 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1995-01-23
1994-10-20 Appellant's factum, 25 copies (extension of time requested) Heidi M. Harrer
1994-09-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to Claude Alain enclosing letter of Sept 13/94 from William Ehrcke to Burke Robertson saying that copies of letter sent to counsel for Intervenor A.G. of Canada and was not sent to Mr. Ehrcke who is counsel for respondent re: letter f
1994-09-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Smart & Williams (Vancouver, BC) re: subsection 695(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa & Vancouver)
1994-08-08 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1994-08-04 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 30 minutes and factum to 30 pages., Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-08-04 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-08-04, oral argument is limited to 30 minutes and factum to 30 pages., Ia
1994-08-04 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1994-08-04, oral argument is limited to 30 minutes and factum to 30 pages., Ia
1994-07-21 Certified casebook, vol. I to III Heidi M. Harrer
1994-07-21 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to III Heidi M. Harrer
1994-06-27 Affidavit, 3 copies; T.A. Dohm, Q.C. Attorney General of Canada
1994-06-27 Motion for leave to intervene, 3 copies Attorney General of Canada
1994-05-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ministry of the A.G. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-05-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Smart & Williams (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1994-05-16 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 24578 Heidi M. Harrer
1994-05-16 Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service Heidi M. Harrer

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
Harrer, Heidi M. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Terry, Robert Scott Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Harrer, Heidi M.

Counsel
Name
William B. Smart, Q.C.
Contact information
Smart & Williams
1190 - 840 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2L2
Telephone: (604) 687-6278
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: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
William F. Ehrcke
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
602 - 865 Hornby St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1142
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: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
S. David Frankel, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-0211
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington St, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 957-8412

Party: Terry, Robert Scott

Counsel
Name
Charles Lugosi
Contact information
Lugosi & Company
201 - 411 QUEBEC ST
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia
V2L 1W5
Telephone: (604) 564-1000
FAX: (604) 564-9000
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

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Lower court rulings

January 11, 1993
Supreme Court of British Columbia

CC920029

see file

April 25, 1994
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA016710

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13