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25508

Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area) v. D.F. G.

(Manitoba) (Civil) (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)
1999-06-24 Certificate of taxation issued to, David Phillips (Wpg., Man.)
1999-06-24 Decision on the bill of costs, taxed at $9,139.34, Reg
1999-06-22 Submission of the bill of costs, Reg
1999-05-11 Bill of costs, Completed on: 1999-05-11 D.F. G.
1998-03-06 Appeal closed
1998-03-04 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (1 parcel and 1 env.)
1997-11-20 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties
1997-11-14 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg)
1997-10-31 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is dismissed, Sopinka and Major JJ. dissenting. The respondent is entitled to her costs on a party and party basis in this Court and in the courts below.
Dismissed, costs in this Court and courts below
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull, QC)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Barnes, Sammon (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-31 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-07-08 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (178 pages)
1997-06-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Cynthia Tape; re: error in factum and book of authorities, sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, July 3/97
1997-06-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Dr. Sheilah Martin to add Q.C. to her name
1997-06-18 Proof of service, of condensed book of authorities
1997-06-18 Hearing of the appeal, 1997-06-18, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Decision reserved
1997-06-17 General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK OF AUTHORITIES Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-06-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to June 10/97, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-06-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-06-17, to file the factum to June 10/97, Reg
1997-06-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-06-17, to file the factum to June 10/97, Reg
1997-06-17 Response to motion to extend time, to file the factum of South East Child and family Services and West Region (joint with the respondent), Completed on: 1997-06-17 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Public Interest to Registrar, letter dated June 16, 1997 (fax copy) re: names of interveners supporting the respondent
1997-06-13 Notice of appearance, of counsel for I01, I10, I12 and I16 for the appeal Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-06-12 Order on motion to adduce new evidence
1997-06-12 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-06-12 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1997-06-12, Ia
1997-06-12 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1997-06-12, Ia
1997-06-12 Notice of appearance, (John B. Laskin and Cynthia L. Tape) fax copy Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1997-06-12 General proceeding, 24 copies of FRESH EVIDENCE (see order dated June 12, 1997), with service Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-11 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1997-06-11 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-06-11 Proof of service
1997-06-11 Proof of service, 1 copy of book of authorities vols. 1 and 2, with service
1997-06-11 Notice of appearance, (Howard Kushner and Thomas Ullyett) (fax copy) Government of Yukon
1997-06-11 Notice of appearance, (Hugues Létourneau) Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1997-06-11 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #34313 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-06-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Stikeman, Elliott (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books c.c. Stikeman, Elliott (BY FAX)
1997-06-10 General proceeding, 2 copies of affidavit of Heather Edinborough as new evidence Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-10 Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, of David Phillips, Completed on: 1997-06-10 D.F. G.
1997-06-10 Affidavit, of Elizabeth Sellick - 2 copies, with service Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-10 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34303 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-10 Motion to adduce new evidence, (affidavit of Heather Edinborough) - 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-10 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-06-10 Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to June 10, 1997 (Jeffrey Harris) Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-06-10 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to June 10, 1997 ($50.00 requested), Completed on: 1997-06-10 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-06-10 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1997-06-10 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-06-10 Book of authorities, 9 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (1 more copy requested), Completed on: 1997-06-10 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-06-05 General proceeding, 24 copies of CORRIGENDA IN FACTUM OF THE INTERVENORS Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-06-04 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to III (joint with I13-I14 and I15), Completed on: 1997-06-04 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-06-03 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-03 Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1997-06-03 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34257 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-06-03 Proof of service, of the intervener's book of authorities, vol. 1 and 2
1997-06-03 Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum
1997-06-03 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 29/97, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-06-03 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-06-03, to file their factum to May 29/97, Reg
1997-06-03 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-06-03, to file their factum to May 29/97, Reg
1997-05-30 Proof of service, of the intervener's factum (A.G. Manitoba)
1997-05-30 Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Manitoba's factum to May 29, 1997 (David Phillips), Completed on: 1997-05-30 D.F. G.
1997-05-30 Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Manitoba's factum to May 29, 1997 (Heather Leonoff), Completed on: 1997-05-30 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-05-30 Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to May 29, 1997 (Shawn Greenberg) Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-05-30 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to May 29, 1997 ($50.00 requested), Completed on: 1997-05-30 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-05-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 1997-05-30 Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1997-05-29 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-29 Canadian Abortion Rights Action League
1997-05-29 Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-29 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-05-26 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-26 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1997-05-23 Book of authorities, 10 copies of Vol. I to III (joint with I08), Completed on: 1997-05-23 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-23 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with I08), Completed on: 1997-05-23 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-23 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-23 Canadian Abortion Rights Action League
1997-05-22 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-22 Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1997-05-21 Proof of service, of the book of authorities (book form), with service
1997-05-21 Proof of service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1997-05-20 Proof of service, of the intervener's factum and book of authorities (Alliance for Life)
1997-05-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
1997-05-20 Intervener's factum, 23 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
1997-05-20 Book of authorities, 9 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Government of Yukon
1997-05-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Dave Phillips; re: leave the matter to the discretion of the Court as to the motion made by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-20 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1997-05-20 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, of 25 pages by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and The Christian Medical and Dental Society, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-05-20 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-20, of 25 pages by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and The Christian Medical and Dental Society, L'HD
1997-05-20 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-20, of 25 pages by Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and The Christian Medical and Dental Society, L'HD
1997-05-20 Intervener's factum, 23 copies (see order dated May 7, 1997), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-05-20 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Government of Yukon
1997-05-20 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (see order dated May 7, 1997), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-20 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1997-05-16 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-16 Alliance for life
1997-05-16 Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-16 Alliance for life
1997-05-13 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for a lengthy factum receipt #34116 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-13 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of 25 pages by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Christian Medical and Dental Society, Completed on: 1997-05-13 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-05-13 Affidavit, of 25 pages (of David Moseley Brown) Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-13 Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 25 pages (joint with I08)(bookform), Completed on: 1997-05-13 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1997-05-09 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum
1997-05-07 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #34079 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-05-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of Women's Health Clinic Inc. from 25 pages to 30 pages, Completed on: 1997-05-07 D.F. G.
1997-05-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of Women's Health Clinic Inc. from 25 pages to 30 pages, Completed on: 1997-05-07 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-05-07 Affidavit, from 25 pages to 30 pages; Evelyn Marie Braun Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-05-07 Motion to file a lengthy factum, from 25 pages to 30 pages, Completed on: 1997-05-07 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-05-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages by LEAF (David Phillips), Completed on: 1997-05-07 D.F. G.
1997-05-07 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, on behalf of Women's Health Clinic Inc. et al to 30 pages, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-05-07 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-07, on behalf of Women's Health Clinic Inc. et al to 30 pages, So
1997-05-07 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-07, on behalf of Women's Health Clinic Inc. et al to 30 pages, So
1997-05-07 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, to 30 pages, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-05-07 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-07, to 30 pages, So
1997-05-07 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1997-05-07, to 30 pages, So
1997-05-06 General proceeding, to note 24 copies of revised pages 1 and 2 of the respondent's factum, with service D.F. G.
1997-05-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Stikeman, Elliott (D. Brown) to A. Roland, letter dated May 6, 1997 (fax copy) re: if LEAF is inclined to grant an extra 10 pages for its factum, he requests that the same privilege be extend to his client, Evangelical Fellowship
1997-05-05 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages by LEAF (H. Leonoff), Completed on: 1997-05-05 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-05-05 Affidavit, of Carissima Mathen, with service Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1997-05-05 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34066 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1997-05-05 Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages (joint with an order expediting the hearing of this motion) - 3 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-05 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1997-04-30 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-06-18
Decision reserved
1997-04-22 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-22 D.F. G.
1997-04-22 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-22 D.F. G.
1997-04-09 Proof of service, of the appellant's book of authorities
1997-04-09 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 3, Completed on: 1997-04-09 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-03-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from burke-Robertson re: duration of argument (fax copy)
1997-03-05 Order on miscellaneous motion, - to vary order of L'HD
1997-03-04 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to vary order of L'Heureux-Dubé J. dated Jan. 31/97, oral argument limited to 15 minutes., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-03-04 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1997-03-04, to vary order of L'Heureux-Dubé J. dated Jan. 31/97, oral argument limited to 15 minutes., L'HD
1997-03-04 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1997-03-04, to vary order of L'Heureux-Dubé J. dated Jan. 31/97, oral argument limited to 15 minutes., L'HD
1997-03-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to M. Larmour, letter dated March 3, 1997 (fax copy) re: the appellant and the respondent take no position with respect to the application by Alliance for Life for an order to vary the order of LHD
1997-02-25 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-25 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 23624 Alliance for life
1997-02-25 Notice of miscellaneous motion, 2 copies of MOTION TO VARY ORDER OF MADAME JUSTICE L'HD DATED JAN. 31, 1997 - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-25 Alliance for life
1997-02-24 Proof of service, of A. Roland's order dated Jan. 31, 1997 (re: order to intervene)
1997-02-24 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-04-21
1997-02-24 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum to LEAF
1997-02-21 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-21 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-21 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum
1997-02-20 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-20 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-02-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: that the appellant and the respondent take no position to the intervention of the Women's Health Clinic Inc., the Native Women's Transition Centre Inc., the Metis Women of Manitoba Inc. and the Manitoba Association for Ri
1997-02-18 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal upon LEAF
1997-02-18 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is not to exceed 40 pages and oral argument is limited to 30 minutes., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-02-18 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-18, factum is not to exceed 40 pages and oral argument is limited to 30 minutes., L'HD
1997-02-18 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-18, factum is not to exceed 40 pages and oral argument is limited to 30 minutes., L'HD
1997-02-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-02-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-02-18, to intervene, L'HD
1997-02-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-02-18, to intervene, L'HD
1997-02-18 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (joint with I13, I14 and I15) joint factum is limited to 25 pages and joint oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-02-18 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-18, (joint with I13, I14 and I15) joint factum is limited to 25 pages and joint oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., L'HD
1997-02-18 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-18, (joint with I13, I14 and I15) joint factum is limited to 25 pages and joint oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., L'HD
1997-02-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene (joint with I13, I14 and I15), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-02-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-02-18, to intervene (joint with I13, I14 and I15), L'HD
1997-02-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-02-18, to intervene (joint with I13, I14 and I15), L'HD
1997-02-17 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal
1997-02-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson, letter dated Feb. 17, 1997 (fax copy) re: the appellant and respondent take no position with respect to the motion to intervene by Women's Health Clinic, Native Women's Transition, Metis Women of Manitoba and Man. Ass. for Rights and
1997-02-12 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33553 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-02-12 Affidavit, (affidavits of Sandra De Laronde, Evelyn Marie Braun, Valerie Price, Yvonne Peters, Lucille Bruce) Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-02-12 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (to 20 minutes) (joint motions), Completed on: 1997-02-12 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-02-12 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (to 25 pages)(joint motions), Completed on: 1997-02-12 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-02-12 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint motions), Completed on: 1997-02-12 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-02-12 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with I13 to I15) $50.00 requested, Completed on: 1997-02-12 Women's Health Clinic Inc.
1997-02-12 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by A. G. Manitoba ((David Phillips) - 3 copies, Completed on: 1997-02-12 D.F. G.
1997-02-12 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by A.G. Manitoba (Heather Leonoff) - 3 copies, Completed on: 1997-02-12 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1997-02-12 Affidavit, of David Langtry (3 copies) Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-02-12 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33553 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-02-12 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (3 copies), Completed on: 1997-02-12 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-02-12 Motion for leave to intervene, 3 copies (joint with motion to extend the time), Completed on: 1997-02-12 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-02-07 Trial court record, (1 parcel)
1997-02-05 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-04 Trial court record, (1 env.)
1997-02-04 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-03 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-02-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Costigan to Registrar, letter dated Feb. 3, 1997 (fax copy) re: requesting 15 min. oral submission (N.B. Mme LHD has requested a motion to vary the order dated Jan. 31, 1997)
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 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
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, written argument only, factum limited to 20 pages. (Order varied Mar.4/97 to allow 15 minutes of oral argument), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, written argument only, factum limited to 20 pages. (Order varied Mar.4/97 to allow 15 minutes of oral argument), L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, written argument only, factum limited to 20 pages. (Order varied Mar.4/97 to allow 15 minutes of oral argument), L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum limité à 20 pages et présentation orale à 15 minutes., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, factum limité à 20 pages et présentation orale à 15 minutes., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, factum limité à 20 pages et présentation orale à 15 minutes., L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to no more than 30 pages., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to no more than 30 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 20 minutes and factum to no more than 30 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 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
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and extension of time to do so is granted, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-01-31 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, and extension of time to do so is granted, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-31 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-01-31, and extension of time to do so is granted, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes and factum to 20 pages., L'HD
1997-01-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Jan. 29/97 from Burke-Robertson to advise the Court that the appellant and the respondent take no position with respect to the various applications for leave to intervene
1997-01-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Myers, Weinberg to M. Larmour, letter dated Jan. 23, 1997 (fax copy) re: would like to have leave to file a factum of no more than 30 pages
1997-01-22 Motion to extend time, to file the motions to intervene (joint with motions to intervene I11) - 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 1997-01-22 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-01-22 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33397 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-01-22 Affidavit, of Dave Rundle (joint) - 2 copies - book form Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-01-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with West Region, I11) (joint with motion to extend the time) - 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 1997-01-22 Southeast Child and Family Services
1997-01-06 Proof of service, of the motion to intervene
1997-01-03 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of C.A.R.A.L. (I05) letterform from David Phillips ; re: takes no position with respect to the other interveners, Completed on: 1997-01-03 D.F. G.
1996-12-24 Proof of service, of the notice of motion and affidavit of Jennifer Scott
1996-12-23 Affidavit, (of Anne Sheffield), with service Government of Yukon
1996-12-23 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33269 Government of Yukon
1996-12-23 Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-23 Government of Yukon
1996-12-20 Affidavit, (of Brian C. Stiller) JOINT with I08, with service Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1996-12-20 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33257 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1996-12-20 Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform) JOINT with I08 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-20 Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
1996-12-20 Affidavit, (of A. Alan Borovoy), with service Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1996-12-20 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33249 Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1996-12-20 Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-20 Canadian Civil Liberties Association
1996-12-20 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33252 Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1996-12-20 Affidavit, of Claude Bilodeau Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1996-12-20 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, Completed on: 1996-12-20 Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec
1996-12-20 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33255 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1996-12-20 Affidavit, of Jennifer Scott (2 copies) Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1996-12-20 Motion for leave to intervene, (2 copies), Completed on: 1996-12-20 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')
1996-12-19 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33237 Canadian Abortion Rights Action League
1996-12-19 Affidavit, of Pauline Raven (5 copies - book form), with service Canadian Abortion Rights Action League
1996-12-19 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (book form), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-19 Canadian Abortion Rights Action League
1996-12-18 Affidavit, of Jirina Bulger (book form), with service Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
1996-12-18 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33223 Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
1996-12-18 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (book form), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-18 Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
1996-12-12 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33194 Alliance for life
1996-12-12 Affidavit, of Anna Desilets (book form) Alliance for life
1996-12-12 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (book form), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-12 Alliance for life
1996-10-28 Certified casebook, With service Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-28 Case on appeal, 23 copies (lines not numbered) (corrected on Nov. 6/96) Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-28 Decision on motion for directions, CJ, - UPON motion of the appellant for an order expediting the appeal so that the appeal could be heard before Dec. 1/96, and for a further order for directions setting the deadlines for the filing of material by the parties; or in the alternative, for an order that the appeal not be deemed moot if it is not heard prior to Dec 1/96; - HAVING READ the material filed by the appellant and the consent of the respondent; and having heard submissions from the agent for counsel for the parties; IT IS ORDERED THAT; The motions are denied without costs
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1996-10-28 Hearing of motion for directions, 1996-10-28, CJ
1996-10-28 Submission of motion for directions, 1996-10-28, CJ
1996-10-28 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2395 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-28 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 32863 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-28 Notice of deposit of security, (1 copy), with service
1996-10-22 Order granting leave to appeal
1996-10-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Phillips, Aiello, Boni (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Burke-Robertson
1996-10-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Wolch, Pinx, Tapper, Scurfield (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule32 c.c. Burke-Robertson
1996-10-22 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1996-10-21 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #32829 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-21 Response to motion for directions, for an order expediting the hearing of the appeal and setting deadlines for the filing of materials, Completed on: 1996-10-21 D.F. G.
1996-10-21 Affidavit, for an Order expediting the hearing of the appeal and setting deadlines for the filing of materials ; 2 copies; Heather Leonoff, with service Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-21 Motion for directions, for an Order expediting the hearing of the appeal and setting deadlines for the filing of material ; 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-21 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-21 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1996-10-21 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-10-15 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Ia
1996-10-11 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-11 D.F. G.
1996-10-09 Correspondence received from, from Burke-Robertson to A. Roland, letter dated October 9, 1996 (fax copy) re: requesting that leave application be dealt with by the Court at its earliest convenience Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-08 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosing copy of letter dated Oct 8/96 sent to applicant
1996-10-08 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1996-10-04 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #32750 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)
1996-10-04 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-10-04 Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)

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
Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area) Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
G., D.F. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Alliance for life Intervener Active
Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life Intervener Active
Canadian Abortion Rights Action League Intervener Active
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF') Intervener Active
Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec Intervener Active
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Intervener Active
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Intervener Active
Christian Medical and Dental Society Intervener Active
Government of Yukon Intervener Active
Southeast Child and Family Services Intervener Active
West Region Child and Family Services Intervener Active
Women's Health Clinic Inc. Intervener Active
Native Women's Transition Centre Inc. Intervener Active
Metis Women of Manitoba Inc. Intervener Active
Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Inc. Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area)

Counsel
Heather S. Leonoff, Q.C.
Wolch, Pinx, Tapper, Scurfield
1000 - 330 St Mary Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3Z5
Telephone: (204) 949-1700
FAX: (204) 494-7259
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: G., D.F.

Counsel
David Phillips
Phillips, Aiello, Boni
200 - 668 CORYDON AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3M 0X7
Telephone: (204) 949-7700
FAX: (204) 452-0922
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Alliance for life

Counsel
Angela M. Costigan
Costigan & Costigan
410 - 120 CARLTON ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5A 4K2
Telephone: (416) 922-8611
FAX: (416) 922-1963
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life

Counsel
William J. Sammon
Barnes, Sammon, Naftel
400 - 200 ELGIN ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 594-8000
FAX: (613) 235-7578
Email: wjs@barnessammon.ca

Party: Canadian Abortion Rights Action League

Counsel
Beth Symes
Eberts Symes Street & Corbett
200 - 8 Price St
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1Z4
Telephone: (416) 920-3030
FAX: (416) 920-3033
Agent
Patricia J. Wilson
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com

Party: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ('LEAF')

Counsel
Sheilah Martin, Q.C.
Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1800 - 415 Yonge St
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Telephone: (403) 265-6500
Agent
Carole J. Brown
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1000 - 60 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Association des Centres jeunesse du Québec

Counsel
Hugues Létourneau
Cousineau Primeau & Associés
1102 - 5800 RUE ST-DENIS
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2S 3L5
Telephone: (514) 948-6569
FAX: (514) 948-6582
Agent
Pierre Landry
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 RUE CHAMPLAIN
HULL, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Counsel
John B. Laskin
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 Aetna Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

Counsel
David M. Brown
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Mirko Bibic
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Christian Medical and Dental Society

Counsel
David M. Brown
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Mirko Bibic
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Government of Yukon

Counsel
Howard L. Kushner
Attorney General of the Yukon Territory
GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
PO BOX 2703 STN MAIN
WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory
Y1A 2C6
Telephone: (403) 667-5124
FAX: (403) 667-3609
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Southeast Child and Family Services

Counsel
Jeffrey F. Harris
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: West Region Child and Family Services

Counsel
Jeffrey F. Harris
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Women's Health Clinic Inc.

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Native Women's Transition Centre Inc.

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Metis Women of Manitoba Inc.

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Inc.

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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 Manitoba

Counsel
Shawn Greenberg
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
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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

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Lower court rulings

August 13, 1996
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba

91-01-04256

see file

September 12, 1996
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

AH-96-30-02891

see file

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