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24582

Her Majesty the Queen, et al. v. Réjean Richard, et al.

(New Brunswick) (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)
1996-09-27 Appeal closed
1996-06-18 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 env.)
1996-06-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1996-06-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada
1996-06-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1996-06-10 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, New Brunswick (Fredericton)
1996-05-06 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (33 pages)
1996-04-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Chief Justice re: revised copy of oral judgment
1996-04-23 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 17/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-23 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-23, to file the factum to Apr 17/96, Reg
1996-04-23 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-23, to file the factum to Apr 17/96, Reg
1996-04-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Allowed, no order as to costs
1996-04-23 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-04-23, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1996-04-23 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-04-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1996-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re: duration of argument
1996-04-18 Affidavit, of Sandra C. M. Folkins re: motion to extend the time to file the intervener's factum to April 17/96 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-04-18 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31922 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-04-18 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to April 17/96 (A.G. Sask.), Completed on: 1996-04-18 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re: duration of argument
1996-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson re: duration of argument
1996-04-17 Proof of service, of the intervener's factum (book form)
1996-04-17 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31911 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-04-17 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31911 Réjean Richard
1996-04-17 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-04-17 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-04-17 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-04-17 Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Mar 12/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Mar 12/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Mar 12/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 16/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 16/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 16/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 15/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 15/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 15/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 11/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 10/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Apr 4/96, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 4/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-04-17, to file the factum to Apr 4/96, Reg
1996-04-17 Book of authorities, 10 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-17 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-04-17 Supplemental document, AUTHORITY 10 copies, avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1996-04-17 Intervener's factum, 22 copies ($50.00, extension and 2 more copies requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-17 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-04-16 Affidavit, to file the factum to April 15/96; B. Gale Welsh, avec signification Attorney General of Newfoundland
1996-04-16 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31907 Attorney General of Newfoundland
1996-04-16 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to April 15/96, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-16 Attorney General of Newfoundland
1996-04-16 Intervener's factum, 23 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1996-04-16 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-04-16 Affidavit, of E. Van Bemmel re: motion to extend the time to file the intervener's factum (P.E.I) to April 16/ 96 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-04-16 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum (P.E.I.) to April 16/96 ($50.00 requested), Completed on: 1996-04-16 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-04-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gabriel Bourgeois, letter dated March 29/96 re: n'a aucune objection pour le dépot tardif du mémoire des intimés
1996-04-16 Affidavit, of J. M. Denis Lavoie re: motion to extend the time to file the respondent's factum to March 12/ 96 Réjean Richard
1996-04-16 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to March 12/96 ($50.00 requested), Completed on: 1996-04-16 Réjean Richard
1996-04-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Attorney General of Newfoundland
1996-04-15 Intervener's factum, 25 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Attorney General of Newfoundland
1996-04-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Dept. of Justice re: duration of argument
1996-04-15 Response to motion to extend time, for late filing of the factums of A.G. Canada, B.C., Ont. Manitoba, Alberta and P.E.I. (letter form) (CONSENT OF THE APPELLANT AND RESPONDENTS), Completed on: 1996-04-15 Her Majesty the Queen
1996-04-15 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31901 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-15 Affidavit, of E. Van Bemmel re: motion to extend the time to file the intervener's factum to April 11/96 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-15 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's (A.G. Alberta) factum to April 11/96, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-15 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31901 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-04-15 Affidavit, of Shawn Greenberg re: motion to extend the time to file the intervener's factum to April 11/96 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-04-15 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum (A.G. Man.) to April 11/96, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-04-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Her Majesty the Queen
1996-04-12 Book of authorities, 10 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Réjean Richard
1996-04-12 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt from Justice account Attorney General of Canada
1996-04-12 Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to April 10/96 (of Bernard Laprade), avec signification Attorney General of Canada
1996-04-12 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum to April 10/96, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Attorney General of Canada
1996-04-11 Affidavit, of Hart Schwartz (re: motion to extend the time to file the A.G. Ontario's factum), avec signification Attorney General for Ontario
1996-04-11 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31889 Attorney General for Ontario
1996-04-11 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to April 4/96, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-11 Attorney General for Ontario
1996-04-11 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-11 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-04-11 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-11 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-10 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-10 Attorney General of Canada
1996-04-10 Book of authorities, 10 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-10 Attorney General of British Columbia
1996-04-10 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension requested - Karen), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-10 Attorney General of British Columbia
1996-04-10 Affidavit, of George H. Copley re: motion to extend the time to file the intervener's factum, avec signification Attorney General of British Columbia
1996-04-10 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 31882 Attorney General of British Columbia
1996-04-10 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to April 10/96, avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-10 Attorney General of British Columbia
1996-04-04 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-04-04 Attorney General for Ontario
1996-04-04 General proceeding, 26 copies of SECTION I EVIDENCE Attorney General of Alberta
1996-04-02 Notice of hearing, Avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1996-04-01 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-04-01 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-04-01, CJ
1996-04-01 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-04-01, CJ
1996-03-28 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-04-23
1996-03-27 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Arguments re: motion for new evidence Réjean Richard
1996-03-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; re: Mr. Denis Lavoie will not be appearing either by video conferencing or in person; will be filing a brief written argument
1996-03-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings to advise the Court that Mr. Denis Lavoie will not be appearing in respect to Alberta's motion for new evidence. However he wishes to file a brief written argument
1996-03-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé à Dorion, Lavoie, LeBouthillier, Boudreau (Tracadie Sheila, NB) par Fax pour informer des arrangements pour videoconference le 1er avril/96 à 9h30 c.c. Gabriel Bourgeois, Henry Brown, Q.C. et Richard Taylor
1996-03-22 Supplemental document, 24 copies of Dossier supplémentaire, avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1996-03-20 Order on motion to adduce new evidence
1996-03-14 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, the affidavit of J.T. Keith McCormick dated Feb 24/95, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-03-14 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-03-14, the affidavit of J.T. Keith McCormick dated Feb 24/95, Co
1996-03-14 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1996-03-14, the affidavit of J.T. Keith McCormick dated Feb 24/95, Co
1996-03-13 Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, 2 copies (bookform), Completed on: 1996-03-13 Réjean Richard
1996-03-13 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for new evidence receipt #31722 Her Majesty the Queen
1996-03-13 Affidavit, 2 copies (bookform) (of Georges Chiasson) Her Majesty the Queen
1996-03-13 Motion to adduce new evidence, 2 copies (bookform), Completed on: 1996-03-13 Her Majesty the Queen
1996-03-12 Respondent's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-03-12 Réjean Richard
1996-03-07 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Quebec
1996-02-02 Book of authorities, 10 copies (served copy filed March 12/96) (ANNEXE AU MÉMOIRE - "LOI SUR LES VÉHICULES A MOTEUR"), avec signification, Completed on: 1996-02-02 Her Majesty the Queen
1996-01-12 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1996-04-22
1996-01-02 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31319 Attorney General of Alberta
1995-12-29 Affidavit, Kenneth John Hawrelechko Attorney General of Alberta
1995-12-29 Affidavit, of Kenneth John Hawrelechko; re: further documentary evidence; 10 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1995-12-29 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order that further documentary evidence be filed (affidavit of Kenneth John Hawrelechko); 3 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1995-12-20 Order on motion to extend time, re: notice to intervene
1995-12-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intention to intervene to Dec 13/95, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-12-15 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1995-12-15, to file a notice of intention to intervene to Dec 13/95, Ma
1995-12-15 Submission of motion to extend time, 1995-12-15, to file a notice of intention to intervene to Dec 13/95, Ma
1995-12-13 General proceeding, 24 copies of "Annexe au mémoire""LOI SUR LA PROCÉDURE APPLICABLE AUX INFRACTIONS PROVINCIALES" Her Majesty the Queen
1995-12-13 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1995-12-11 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31183 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1995-12-11 Response to motion to extend time, for leave to intervene of A.G. P.E.I. (joint with respondents' consent) Her Majesty the Queen
1995-12-11 Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Roger B. Langille Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1995-12-11 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1995-11-17 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1995-11-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: Gowling has been appointed Ottawa agents for the solicitors for the Respondents
1995-10-23 Proof of service, of the notice of motion to intervene by A.G.Canada (service to the Respondents)
1995-10-02 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification Attorney General of British Columbia
1995-10-02 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification Attorney General of Manitoba
1995-10-02 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification Attorney General of Quebec
1995-10-02 Notice of change of counsel, from J. Denis Boudreau to J.M. Denis Lavoie (same law firm) Réjean Richard
1995-09-29 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy), avec signification Attorney General of Newfoundland
1995-09-29 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy) service admitted on Sept. 29/95 to the Appellant only, avec signification Attorney General of Alberta
1995-09-29 Appeal court record, (1 env.)
1995-09-29 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (service admitted on Sept. 29/95 to the Appellant only), avec signification Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1995-09-28 Certified casebook Her Majesty the Queen
1995-09-27 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification Attorney General of Canada
1995-09-22 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1995-09-19 Case on appeal, 22 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1995-09-01 Notice of constitutional question(s), Avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1995-08-30 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1995-08-30 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later that Oct. 2/95, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-08-30 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1995-08-30, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later that Oct. 2/95, CJ
1995-08-30 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1995-08-30, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later that Oct. 2/95, CJ
1995-08-29 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, from Doiron, Lavoie (fax copy) - letter form original received on Sept. 11/95 Réjean Richard
1995-08-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy, letter dated Aug. 1, 1995 re: the proposed wording by CJ of the Const. questions are acceptable
1995-07-06 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #30392 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-07-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gabriel Bourgeois, letter dated July 5, 1995 re: la Province du N.B. n'a pas essentiellement d'objection concernant les remarques faites par Me Lavoie (fax copy)
1995-07-05 Motion to state a constitutional question, (fax copy) Her Majesty the Queen
1995-07-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, lettre daté 4 juillet 1995 re: la question constitutionelle posée ne devrait pas se limiter aux infractions prévues à l'article 140 (1.1) de la Loi sur les véhicules à moteur (fax copy) (original déposé 12 juillet 1995)
1995-07-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé au Ministère de la Justice (Fredericton, NB) re: paragraphe 695(2) c.c. Doiron, Lavoie & LeBouthillier & Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-06-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé à Doiron, Lavoie & LeBouthillier (Tracadie-Sheila, NB) avec copie de l'article 32 joint
1995-06-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé au PG du NB avec copie de l'article 32 joint c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1995-06-27 Notice of appeal, Avec signification Her Majesty the Queen
1995-06-08 Order granting leave to appeal
1995-06-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Doiron, Lavoie & LeBouthiller (Tracadie-Sheila, NB)
1995-06-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-06-01 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted. The stay of execution granted on February 27, 1995, by L'Heureux-Dubé J. is extended until judgment of the Court is rendered on the appeal.
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-01 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, (see L073 dated same date), CJ G Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-01 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1995-06-01, (see L073 dated same date), CJ G Ia
1995-06-01 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1995-06-01, (see L073 dated same date), CJ G Ia
1995-04-11 $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, for a stay of execution receipt #22363 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-04-10 Motion for a stay of execution, POUR LE MAINTIEN DU SURSIS, si la Cour accorde la permission d'en appeler, jusqu'à la disposition finale de cet appel, sent to CJ G I, April 11/95 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-04-07 Correspondence received from, (by fax) de J. Denis Boudreau pour confirmer qu'il n'y aura plus aucune représentation à ce moment-ci relativement à la demande d'autorisation d'appel, sent to CJ G I, April 11/95 (Original filed on April 13/95) Réjean Richard
1995-03-31 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Ia
1995-03-29 Correspondence received from, from J. Denis Boudreau re: letter dated March 29/ 95 (fax copy) - n'entend pas produire de mémoire relativement à la demande d'autorisation (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) Réjean Richard
1995-03-18 Response to miscellaneous motion, of A.G. Alberta Her Majesty the Queen
1995-03-02 Correspondence received from, envoyé à Doiron, Lavoie & LeBouthiller (Tracadie-Sheila, NB) avec copie de la lettre datée du 02 mars 1995 qui a été transmise à la partie demanderesse
1995-03-02 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1995-02-27 Correspondence received from, de J. Denis Boudreau (Doiron, Lavoie) du 24 février 1995 (par fax) avisant la Cour qu'il n'a pas l'intention d'intervenir sur la requête et qu'il n'a pas d'objection à ce que les procédures soient tenues dans un délai abrégé Réjean Richard
1995-02-27 General proceeding, to note 4 copies of LOIS ET REGLEMENTS DU NOUVEAU- BRUNSWICK Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-27 Book of authorities, 4 copies Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-27 General proceeding, to note 4 copies of LOIS DES AUTRES PROVINCES ET DU GOUVERNEMENT FEDERAL Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-27 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, L'HD, - La requête est accueillie et j'ordonne le sursis d'exécution du jugement rendu par la Cour d'appel du Nouveau-Brunswick en date du 6 février 1995 dans ces causes (66/93/C.A. - 103/93/C.A. et 65/93/C.A.) tant et aussi longtemps qu'un jugement de notre Cour n'aura pas été rendu sur la requête pour permission d'appeler.
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-02-27 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1995-02-27, L'HD
1995-02-27 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1995-02-27, L'HD
1995-02-24 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #22199 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-24 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1995-02-24 Her Majesty the Queen
1995-02-24 Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, AFFIDAVIT of J.T. Keith McCormick (original filed March 3/95)
1995-02-24 Motion for a stay of execution 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

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

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Richard, Réjean Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Doiron, Léo J. Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (2) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (2) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Lavoie, J. M. Denis Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Newfoundland Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Gabriel Bourgeois
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
Édifice du Centenaire
C.P. 6000, Pièce 444
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3606
FAX: (506) 453-3275
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Richard, Réjean

Counsel
Name
J.M. Denis Lavoie
Contact information
Doiron, Lavoie, LeBouthillier, Boudreau
3674 RUE PRINCIPALE
CP 3010
TRACADIE-SHEILA, New Brunswick
E1X 1G5
Telephone: (506) 395-0044
FAX: (506) 395-0050
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Doiron, Léo J.

Counsel
Name
J.M. Denis Lavoie
Contact information
Doiron, Lavoie, LeBouthillier, Boudreau
3674 RUE PRINCIPALE
CP 3010
TRACADIE-SHEILA, New Brunswick
E1X 1G5
Telephone: (506) 395-0044
FAX: (506) 395-0050
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Lavoie, J. M. Denis

Counsel
Name
J.M. Denis Lavoie
Contact information
Doiron, Lavoie, LeBouthillier, Boudreau
3674 RUE PRINCIPALE
CP 3010
TRACADIE-SHEILA, New Brunswick
E1X 1G5
Telephone: (506) 395-0044
FAX: (506) 395-0050
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur 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
Hart Schwartz
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Bernard Laprade
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284, rue Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4761
FAX: (613) 941-7865

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Richard F. Taylor
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E7
Telephone: (780) 422-4556
FAX: (780) 422-1106
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Newfoundland

Counsel
Name
B. Gale Welsh, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-5942
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: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Counsel
Name
W. Brent Cotter, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 SCARTH ST
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5351
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
Shawn Greenberg
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
715 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
FAX: (204) 945-0053
Email: sgreenberg@jus.gov.mb.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
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 British Columbia

Counsel
Name
George H. Copley, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
P.O. Box 9280 Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8400
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Prince Edward Island

Counsel
Name
Roger B. Langille, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
4th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-4557
FAX: (902) 368-4563
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

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Lower court rulings

January 25, 1993
Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick

B/M/45/92

appeal dismissed

February 6, 1995
Court of Appeal of New Brunswick

66/93/CA

appeals granted

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