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24750

Pacific Fishermen's Alliance, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen, et al.

(British Columbia) (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)
1996-01-11 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1996-01-11 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1996-01-11 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON)
1996-01-11 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-12-07 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So McL, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1995-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1995-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON)
1995-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-09-25 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So McL
1995-09-06 Correspondence received from, from J. Keith Lowes, letter dated Sept. 6/95 re: will not be making any further submissions - fax copy (TO BE SENT TO THE JUDGES) Pacific Fishermen's Alliance
1995-08-24 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, LETTERFORM of Cory Stolte: the Crown takes no position with respect to the application for leave Her Majesty the Queen
1995-07-20 Correspondence received from, (by fax, dated July 20/95) of Lynda M. Colley (Fraser & Beatty) to advise the Court that the formal judgment of the B.C. Court of Appeal is in the process of being signed and entered. Pacific Fishermen's Alliance
1995-06-07 Correspondence received from, sent to Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal
1995-06-07 Correspondence received from, sent to Federal Dept of Justice (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated June 7/95 sent to applicant
1995-06-07 Correspondence received from, sent to Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated June 7/95 sent to applicant
1995-05-26 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (ORAL HEARING FOR THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL - included in the application book) Pacific Fishermen's Alliance
1995-05-26 $50.00 filing fee, receipts no. 30187-30188 Pacific Fishermen's Alliance
1995-05-26 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal order of C.A. not yet entered), with service, Completed on: 1995-09-22 Pacific Fishermen's Alliance

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Pacific Fishermen's Alliance Applicant Active
Northern Trollers Association Applicant Active
Pacific Gillnetters Association Applicant Active
Gulf Trollers Association Applicant Active
Pacific Trollers Association Applicant Active
Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-Operative Association Applicant Active
Co-op Fishermen's Guild Applicant Active
Underwater Harvesters' Association Applicant Active
Deep Sea Trawlers Association Applicant Active
Fisheries Council of British Columbia Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active
Duncan, Robert Melvin Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Pacific Fishermen's Alliance

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Northern Trollers Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Pacific Gillnetters Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Gulf Trollers Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Pacific Trollers Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co-Operative Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Co-op Fishermen's Guild

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Underwater Harvesters' Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Deep Sea Trawlers Association

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Fisheries Council of British Columbia

Counsel
J. Keith Lowes
1800 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 669-5500
FAX: (604) 688-8491
Agent
Lynda M. Colley
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Cory Stolte, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 Howe St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-0211
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Email: cory.stolte@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Robert Frater
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Duncan, Robert Melvin

Counsel
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
Joanne Van Doorn
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
45 O'Connor St
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2200
FAX: (613) 788-2247

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Lower court rulings

May 29, 1991
Supreme Court of British Columbia

CC910257

see file

March 30, 1995
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA014180

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27