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25375
Victor Daniel Williams v. Her Majesty the Queen
(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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1998-07-08 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 env.) | |
| 1998-06-10 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1998-06-10 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties | |
| 1998-06-04 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is allowed and a new trial is ordered. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-04 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-03-10 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (114 pages) | |
| 1998-02-24 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1998-02-24, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Decision reserved |
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| 1998-02-24 | General proceeding, 10 copies of misc. jurisprudence (GIVEN IN COURT BY THE INTERVENER) | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1998-02-18 | Notice of appearance, of Kent Roach and Noelle Spotton for the hearing of the appeal | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1998-02-17 | General proceeding, 10 copies of B.C. Court of Appeal decision in R. v. Drakes | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1998-02-17 | Notice of appearance, of Graham Garton; 15 mins. | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-02-13 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-02-13 | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1998-01-21 | Notice of hearing | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1998-01-14 | Appeal hearing | |
| 1997-12-02 |
Decision on motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, until the Winter Session on the condition that the A.G. of British Columbia pay any travel expenses incurred by the appellant as a result of the adjournment, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-12-02 | Hearing of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1997-12-02, until the Winter Session on the condition that the A.G. of British Columbia pay any travel expenses incurred by the appellant as a result of the adjournment, CJ | |
| 1997-12-02 | Submission of motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, 1997-12-02, until the Winter Session on the condition that the A.G. of British Columbia pay any travel expenses incurred by the appellant as a result of the adjournment, CJ | |
| 1997-12-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument | |
| 1997-12-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Houston to M. Larmour, letter dated Dec. 1, 1997 re: the appellant consents to the Crown's request for an adjournment on the condition that the Crown pay any travel expenses that may be incurred due to any postponement of this appeal | |
| 1997-11-28 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum | |
| 1997-11-27 | Proof of service, of the respondent's motion | |
| 1997-11-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: response in opposition to the motion to adjourn the appeal to Winter Term 98 | |
| 1997-11-26 | Affidavit, of Gregory J. Fitch (fax copy), with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-11-26 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 28176 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-11-26 | Motion to adjourn the hearing of the appeal, to Winter Session 1998, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-26 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-11-25 | Book of authorities, 10 copuies of Vol. I & II, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-25 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-11-20 | Service, copy of the CONDENSED BOOK | |
| 1997-11-19 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum | |
| 1997-11-19 | General proceeding, 11 copies of CONDENSED BOOK | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-11-18 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Ontario's factum to Nov. 14, 1997 (Gowling, Strathy), Completed on: 1997-11-18 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-11-17 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 28126 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-11-17 | Affidavit, to file their factum, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-11-17 | Motion to extend time, to file their factum to Nov. 14/97,, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-17 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-11-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Nov. 14/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-11-17 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-11-17, to file their factum to Nov. 14/97, Reg | |
| 1997-11-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-11-17, to file their factum to Nov. 14/97, Reg | |
| 1997-11-17 | Proof of service, of the book of authorities | |
| 1997-11-14 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-14 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-11-14 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to IV, Completed on: 1997-11-14 | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1997-11-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Nov. 12/97, DeRg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-11-14 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-11-14, to file their factum to Nov. 12/97, DeRg | |
| 1997-11-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-11-14, to file their factum to Nov. 12/97, DeRg | |
| 1997-11-13 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #28110 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-11-12 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener Urban Alliance factum to Nov. 12/97, Completed on: 1997-11-12 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-11-12 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener Urban Alliance factum to Nov. 12/97, Completed on: 1997-11-12 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-11-12 | Affidavit, to file the Urban Alliance factum to Nov. 12/97 (of Richard Macklin), with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-11-12 | Motion to extend time, to file the Urban Alliance factum to Nov. 12/97 (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-12 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-11-12 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-12 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-10-14 | Notice of hearing, With service | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-10-14 | Notice of appearance, of Dirk Ryneveld, Q.C. and George Ivanisko and will take one hour for his submission; have no concerns as for CPAC | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-10-06 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, So G Co McL Ia Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-06 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-10-06, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1997-10-06, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, So G Co McL Ia Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-06 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-10-06, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-10-06, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum, So G Co McL Ia Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-06 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-10-06, to file their factum, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-10-06, to file their factum, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, to file supplemental material, So G Co McL Ia Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-06 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1997-10-06, to file supplemental material, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-06 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1997-10-06, to file supplemental material, So G Co McL Ia | |
| 1997-10-03 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-02-24 Decision reserved |
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| 1997-10-02 | Supplemental document, 10 copies of Supplementary book of authorities | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-09-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McCullough Parsons (Victoria, BC) confirming arrangements made to appear by video conference (SENT BY FAX AND ALSO BY MAIL) | |
| 1997-09-05 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 1997-09-05 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-08-15 | Book of authorities, on motion to supplement record on appeal (10 copies), with service, Completed on: 1997-08-15 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-07-16 | Appeal court record, (1 envelope) | |
| 1997-07-09 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-07-09 | Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) |
| 1997-06-25 | Proof of service, of changes done to the factum | |
| 1997-06-25 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-25 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-06-25 | Book of authorities, on the intervener's motion; 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-25 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-06-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy to A. Roland, letter dated June 19, 1997 re: requesting video conference from Victoria for Oct. 6, 1997 | |
| 1997-06-19 | Proof of service, 2 copies of factum, with service | |
| 1997-06-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-06-18 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-06-18 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) |
| 1997-06-18 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1997-06-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | African Canadian Legal Clinic |
| 1997-06-18 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-18 | African Canadian Legal Clinic |
| 1997-05-26 | General proceeding, 5 copies of reply memorandum of argument on the motion to supplement record, with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-26 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum | |
| 1997-05-23 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 21/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-05-23 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-05-23, to file their factum to May 21/97, Reg | |
| 1997-05-23 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-05-23, to file their factum to May 21/97, Reg | |
| 1997-05-21 | Affidavit, to file the factum to May 21/97; Elizabeth A. Bennett, Q.C., with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-05-21 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #34155 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-05-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 21/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-21 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-05-21 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (24 copies returned on June 24, 1997 for corrections - returned June 25/97), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-21 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-05-20 | General proceeding, 2 copies of reply to the intervener's motion for leave to supplement record, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-05-05 | General proceeding, 5 copies of intervener's factum in support of the misc. motion to file supplemental material filed on May 1,1997 - book form - (5 more copies received on July 17, 1997), with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Affidavit, of Neil Joseph Vidmar (book form, 2 volumes) - 10 copies, with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Response to miscellaneous motion, of J. J. Blazina (joint consent for suppl. material and extension of time to file the intervener's factum) - 5 copies - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-01 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-05-01 | Affidavit, of Steven Stauffer (5 copies - book form), with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34053 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (25 minutes) (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-01 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-01 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum 8 weeks following the filing of the respondent's factum (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-01 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-05-01 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to file supplemental material, such as affidavit of Neil Joseph Vidmar) (joint with motions to extend the time, lenghty memorandum and additional time for oral argument) - 5 copies - book form (REFERRED TO THE COURT ON OCT. 6/97 BY ORDER OF IACOBUCCI J.,, Completed on: 1997-05-01 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1997-04-23 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-10-06 | |
| 1997-04-22 | Notice of change of counsel, from Mr. Robert Mulligan to Mr. Dick Ryneveld, Q.C ., with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-03-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1997-03-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 30 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-03-17 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-03-17, factum is limited to 30 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, McL | |
| 1997-03-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-03-17, factum is limited to 30 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, McL | |
| 1997-03-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-03-17 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-03-17, to intervene, McL | |
| 1997-03-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-03-17, to intervene, McL | |
| 1997-03-11 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene by A.G. Ontario (Gowling, Strathy), Completed on: 1997-03-11 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-03-11 | Affidavit, to file the motion to intervene to March 4, 1997 (Susan Lee Reid), with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-11 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33705 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-11 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene to Marh 4, 1997, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-11 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-04 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Robert Mulligan, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-04 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-03-04 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Joseph Blazina, Completed on: 1997-03-04 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-03-04 | Affidavit, of Murray Segal, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-04 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages (joint with motion to intervene) - 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-04 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-04 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33661 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with motion for a lenghty factum) (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-03-04 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-02-26 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-26 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-02-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to M. Larmour, letter dated Feb. 10, 1997 (fax copy) re: the Respondent does not intend to file any materials until such time to review any additional material by the intervenor | |
| 1997-02-04 | Notice of change of counsel, from Reid Rusonik and Noelle Spotton to Kent Roach and Noelle Spotton, with service | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1997-01-28 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1997-01-28 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1997-01-22 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, ;to file a factum of 20 pages; to make oral argument of 20 minutes | |
| 1997-01-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages. The motions to supplement the record and to make submissions not raised in the Courts below are adjourned to permit the parties to respond adequately to these motions., L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages. The motions to supplement the record and to make submissions not raised in the Courts below are adjourned to permit the parties to respond adequately to these motions., L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages. The motions to supplement the record and to make submissions not raised in the Courts below are adjourned to permit the parties to respond adequately to these motions., L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 30 pages, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 30 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 30 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral agument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-01-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral agument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-21, oral agument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages, L'HD | |
| 1997-01-20 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Canadian Lawyers' Association (letterform), Completed on: 1997-01-20 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1997-01-20 | Certified casebook, 1 copy of vols. 1 to 3, with service | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-01-20 | Case on appeal, 23 copies, vols. 1 to 3, with service | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-01-03 | Response to motion to extend time, for leave to intervene of the Attorney General of Canada, Completed on: 1997-01-03 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1997-01-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto (I03); African Canadian Legal Clinic (I01); Urban Alliance on Race Relations (I05); and Attorney General of Canada (I02), Completed on: 1997-01-02 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1996-12-30 | Proof of service, of notice of motion for leave to intervene and affidavit of Bruce Durno, with service | |
| 1996-12-27 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #33278 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1996-12-27 | Affidavit, 3 copies; Antoni A. Shelton, with service | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1996-12-27 | Motion for leave to intervene, 3 copies (book form) (joint with motions to file supplemental records and to make submissions not raised in the Courts below), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-27 | Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) |
| 1996-12-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada, Completed on: 1996-12-24 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1996-12-24 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #33274 | Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) |
| 1996-12-24 | Affidavit, Bruce Durno; 1 copy | Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) |
| 1996-12-24 | Motion for leave to intervene, 1 copy, Completed on: 1996-12-24 | Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) |
| 1996-12-23 | Affidavit, of Marisha Roman (3 copies), with service | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1996-12-23 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33268 | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1996-12-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, 3 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-23 | Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. |
| 1996-12-23 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by African Canadian Legal Clinic (Burke-Robertson) (fax copy), Completed on: 1996-12-23 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1996-12-23 | Affidavit, (of Graham Garton), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-12-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service, Completed on: 1996-12-23 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-12-23 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt taken from Justice account | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-12-20 | Affidavit, (of Magaret Parsons) (bookform) | African Canadian Legal Clinic |
| 1996-12-20 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33258 | African Canadian Legal Clinic |
| 1996-12-20 | Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-20 | African Canadian Legal Clinic |
| 1996-11-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of B.C. enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. V. Jennifer Mackinnon | |
| 1996-11-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McCullough Parsons & Prkacin (Victoria, BC) enclosing copy of rule 32 c.c. Brian Crane, Q.C. | |
| 1996-11-05 | Proof of service, of the notice of appeal (service admitted on Oct. 29, 1996) | |
| 1996-11-04 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1996-11-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of B.C. enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Burke-Robertson | |
| 1996-11-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McCullough Parsons & Prkacin (Victoria, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-10-29 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1996-10-29 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1996-10-03 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-10-03 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1996-10-03 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-07-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So McL | |
| 1996-07-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-07-15 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1996-06-26 | Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosing copy of letter dated June 26/96 sent to applicant | |
| 1996-06-26 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee | |
| 1996-06-21 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 32275 | Victor Daniel Williams |
| 1996-06-21 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-06-21 | Victor Daniel Williams |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Williams, Victor Daniel | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| African Canadian Legal Clinic | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc. | Intervener | Active |
| Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) | Intervener | Active |
| Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice) | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Williams, Victor Daniel
Counsel
Name
Joseph J. Blazina
Contact information
McCullough Parsons
403 - 1011 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K5
Telephone: (250) 480-1529
FAX: (250) 480-4910
403 - 1011 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K5
Telephone: (250) 480-1529
FAX: (250) 480-4910
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
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
Dirk Ryneveld, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
850 Burdett Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1B4
Telephone: (250) 381-4481
FAX: (250) 387-2828
850 Burdett Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1B4
Telephone: (250) 381-4481
FAX: (250) 387-2828
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: African Canadian Legal Clinic
Counsel
Names
Julian K. Roy
Steven M. Hinkson
Steven M. Hinkson
Contact information
African Canadian Legal Clinic
306 - 330 Bay St
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2S8
Telephone: (416) 214-4747
FAX: (416) 214-4748
306 - 330 Bay St
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2S8
Telephone: (416) 214-4747
FAX: (416) 214-4748
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
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
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc.
Counsel
Names
Noelle Spotton
Kent Roach
Kent Roach
Contact information
Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto Inc.
415 Yonge Street
Suite 803
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Telephone: (416) 408-4041
FAX: (416) 408-4268
415 Yonge Street
Suite 803
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Telephone: (416) 408-4041
FAX: (416) 408-4268
Agent
Name
Chantal Tie
Contact information
South Ottawa Community Legal Services
406 - 1355 Bank St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1H 8K7
Telephone: (613) 733-0140
FAX: (613) 733-0401
406 - 1355 Bank St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1H 8K7
Telephone: (613) 733-0140
FAX: (613) 733-0401
Party: Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
Counsel
Name
James Lockyer
Contact information
Pinkofsky Lockyer & Kwinter
438 University Ave
19th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K8
Telephone: (416) 598-1811
FAX: (416) 598-3384
438 University Ave
19th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K8
Telephone: (416) 598-1811
FAX: (416) 598-3384
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Urban Alliance on Race Relations (Justice)
Counsel
Name
Julian N. Falconer
Contact information
Falconer Charney Macklin
8 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1A9
Telephone: (416) 964-3408
FAX: (416) 929-8179
8 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1A9
Telephone: (416) 964-3408
FAX: (416) 929-8179
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Name
Ian R. Smith
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
10TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4605
FAX: (416) 326-4656
720 BAY ST
10TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4605
FAX: (416) 326-4656
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Lower court rulings
June 9, 1994
Supreme Court of British Columbia
74093-C
Supreme Court of British Columbia
74093-C
Conviction: Robbery
April 29, 1996
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V02533
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V02533
appeal dismissed
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