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25751
Travis Orlowski v. Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute, 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.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-15 | Appeal closed | |
| 1999-08-25 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Sent 1 padded envelope to Appeal & Trial Court | |
| 1999-06-28 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 1999-06-28 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 1999-06-18 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 1999-06-17 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is dismissed and the constitutional questions are answered as follows: (see long) Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-05-06 | Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25855 / 25856 / 26320 sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, May 7/99, Completed on: 1999-05-06 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-05-06 | Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25855 / 25856 sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, May 7/99, Completed on: 1999-05-06 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1999-05-05 | Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25855/25856/26320 sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, May 7/99, Completed on: 1999-05-05 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1999-05-05 | Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (10 copies) sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, May 7/99, Completed on: 1999-05-05 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1999-04-26 | Correspondence received from, H. Groberman dated April 15, 1999 re: enclosing a copy of a decision of Manitoba Court of Appeal in H.M.Q. v. Hoeppener (joint with 25855-6-26320) P.S. this decision has already been filed by the Appellant in Lepage (26320) on March 23, 1999) | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1999-04-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties agents re: additional submissions limited to 10 pages to be filed within 20 days (SENT BY FAX) | |
| 1998-07-06 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (212 pages, vol. I & II)(joint with 25855 -25856-26320) | |
| 1998-06-16 | General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK given in court (joint with 25855-856) | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-06-16 | General proceeding, 12 copies of A. G. of Ontario CONDENSED BOOK (joint with 25855-856-26320) | |
| 1998-06-15 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-15 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1998-06-15 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1998-06-15, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Decision reserved |
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| 1998-06-15 | General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK given in court | Travis Orlowski |
| 1998-06-15 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum | |
| 1998-06-15 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to June 1/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-15 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-06-15, to file their factum to June 1/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-15 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-06-15, to file their factum to June 1/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-12 | Book of authorities, 12 copies (joint with 25855-856-26320), Completed on: 1998-06-12 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1998-06-11 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 22/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-11 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-06-11, to file their factum to May 22/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-11 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-06-11, to file their factum to May 22/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-11 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, permitting 30 minutes for oral argument and for two counsel to address the Court, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-11 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1998-06-11, permitting 30 minutes for oral argument and for two counsel to address the Court, CJ | |
| 1998-06-11 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1998-06-11, permitting 30 minutes for oral argument and for two counsel to address the Court, CJ | |
| 1998-06-10 | Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, of 30 minutes for A.G. Canada (Burke-Robertson) (joint with 25855-6), Completed on: 1998-06-10 | Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute |
| 1998-06-10 | Notice of appearance, of Pierre Lapointe at the hearing of the appeal | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1998-06-10 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, (deducted from Justice account) | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-06-10 | Affidavit, of Kenneth Yule - 2 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-06-10 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (30 minutes) (joint with 25855-6) - 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-06-10 | Notice of appearance, of Rod Holloway and Lisa Sturgess at the hearing of the appeal | Travis Orlowski |
| 1998-06-10 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, deducted from Justice Quebec | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1998-06-10 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to June 1, 1998 (Pierre Lapointe) (joint with 25855-6), with service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1998-06-10 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to June 1, 1998 (joint with 25855-6), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1998-06-08 | Appeal court record, (1 envelope) | |
| 1998-06-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 3/98 from David Mossop re: time frame for hearing of the appeal (joint with 25855-856- 26320) | |
| 1998-06-05 | Trial court record, 1 certified copy of B.C. Review Board | |
| 1998-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated June 5/98 from Kenneth J. Yule re: time for oral argument at the hearing (joint with 28855-856-26320) | |
| 1998-06-05 | Book of authorities, 12 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (joint with 26320), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-05 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1998-06-05 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 29/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-06-05 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-06-05, to file their factum to May 29/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-05 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-06-05, to file their factum to May 29/98, Reg | |
| 1998-06-04 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Canada's factum to May 29, 1998 (Gowling, Strathy), Completed on: 1998-06-04 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1998-06-03 | Affidavit, to file the factum to May 22, 1998 (Eric Siebenmorgen) (joint), with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1998-06-03 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30712 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1998-06-03 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 22, 1998 (joint with 25855-6), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-03 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1998-06-03 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the A. G. Canada's factum to May 29, 1998 (Burke-Robertson) (joint), Completed on: 1998-06-03 | Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute |
| 1998-06-02 | Proof of service, of factum (admitted on June 1\98) (joint with 25855-25856) | |
| 1998-06-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to A. Roland, letter dated May 29, 1998 (fax copy) re: proposal schedule (joint with 26320, 25855-6) | |
| 1998-06-01 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 25855-856)(extension of time requested), Completed on: 1998-06-01 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1998-05-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Rod Holloway re: transmission of the Appeal Records to S.C. | |
| 1998-05-29 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum (George G. Dolhai), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-05-29 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to May 29/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-29 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-05-29 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 25855-856-26320), with service, Completed on: 1998-05-29 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1998-05-27 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1998-05-22 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their Record | |
| 1998-05-22 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their Factum | |
| 1998-05-22 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 25855-856)(extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-05-22 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1998-05-13 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-05-13 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, Co | |
| 1998-05-13 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, for Cory J.'s Order see file (Joint with 25855, 25856, 26320) | |
| 1998-05-13 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, 1. Factum is not to exceed 20 pages and oral argument is not to exceed 10 minutes. 2. There will be only one factum filed and that in the Lepage appeal. 3. There will be no fresh evidence filed or contained in the factum or oral submission. 4. Every effort must be made to avoid repetition of matters or issues raised in other factums filed in these proceedings Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-05-13 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-05-13, Co | |
| 1998-05-13 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-05-13, Co | |
| 1998-05-05 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their record to Apr. 21/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-05-05 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-05-05, to file their record to Apr. 21/98, Reg | |
| 1998-05-05 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-05-05, to file their record to Apr. 21/98, Reg | |
| 1998-05-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from H. Groberman, letter dated April 29, 1998 (fax copy) re: response to the motion to intervene by CMHA (joint with 25855-6) | |
| 1998-04-30 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II (joint with 25855-25856), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-30 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-28 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages (joint with 25855-6, 26320), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| 1998-04-28 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with 25855-6, 26320), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| 1998-04-28 | Affidavit, of E. J. Pennington (joint with 25855-6, 26320), with service | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| 1998-04-28 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint motion) - 2 copies - book form (joint with 25855-6, 26320), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 | Canadian Mental Health Association |
| 1998-04-27 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Apr. 17/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-04-27 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-04-27, to file their factum to Apr. 17/98, Reg | |
| 1998-04-27 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-04-27, to file their factum to Apr. 17/98, Reg | |
| 1998-04-23 | Notice of hearing, With service | Travis Orlowski |
| 1998-04-22 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's record (of Harvey M. Groberman), with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-22 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30479 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-22 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to April 21/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-22 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-17 | Proof of service, of the factum (book form) | |
| 1998-04-17 | Respondent's factum, 23 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1998-04-17 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-17 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum (of Harvey M. Groberman), with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-17 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to April 17/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-17 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-04-15 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-06-15 Decision reserved |
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| 1997-12-15 | Proof of service, of the case on appeal in 3 volumes, the supplemental case and the appellant's factum | |
| 1997-11-27 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-04-27 | |
| 1997-11-24 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1997-11-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Nov. 13/97 from Rod Holloway re: no objection for the appeal being heard in April or May of 1998 | |
| 1997-11-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Pollak to Registrar, letter dated Nov. 12, 1997 (fax copy) re: suggesting January date for hearing of this appeal (joint with 25855-6) | |
| 1997-10-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-10-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1997-10-27 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-10-23 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-10-21 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1997-10-16 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for questions see file). The notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 24/97, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-16 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-10-16, (for questions see file). The notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 24/97, CJ | |
| 1997-10-16 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-10-16, (for questions see file). The notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Nov. 24/97, CJ | |
| 1997-10-07 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their Case on Appeal | |
| 1997-10-07 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file their case on appeal to Sept. 26/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-10-07 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-10-07, to file their case on appeal to Sept. 26/97, Reg | |
| 1997-10-07 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-10-07, to file their case on appeal to Sept. 26/97, Reg | |
| 1997-10-07 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to Sept. 26, 1997 (Burke-Robertson) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-10-07 | Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute |
| 1997-10-02 | Affidavit, to file the case on appeal to Sept. 26, 1997 (Rod Holloway), with service | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-10-02 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34861 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-10-02 | Motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to Sept. 26, 1997, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-02 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-09-29 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-09-29 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-09-29 | Agreement as to contents of case | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-09-26 | Certified casebook, SUPPLEMENTAL Case on Appeal 24 copies | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-09-26 | Case on appeal, 1 COPY of vol. I to III (see supplementary Case) (extension of time requested) | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-09-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Kenneth Yule, letter dated Aug. 26, 1997 (fax copy) re: A.G.Canada will be filing an intervention when the constitutional question has been stated | |
| 1997-07-30 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for Const. Question receipt #34546 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-07-28 | Motion to state a constitutional question, ($50.00 requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-07-28 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1997-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of B.C. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1997-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Rod Holloway (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1997-05-30 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1997-05-30 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-05-08 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-05-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada | |
| 1997-05-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson | |
| 1997-05-08 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1997-03-21 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co McL | |
| 1997-02-03 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, LETTERFORM; WILL NOT BE RESPONDING TO THE LEAVE APPLICATION, Completed on: 1997-02-03 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1997-01-31 | Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosing a copy of the letter dated Jan. 31/97 sent to the Applicant | |
| 1997-01-31 | Correspondence received from, sent to Attorney General of Canada enclosing a copy of the letter dated Jan. 31/97 sent to the Applicant | |
| 1997-01-31 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee | |
| 1997-01-16 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 33360 | Travis Orlowski |
| 1997-01-16 | Application for leave to appeal, 6 copies (SEE FILES 25855-6), with service, Completed on: 1997-01-16 | Travis Orlowski |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orlowski, Travis | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Mental Health Association | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Orlowski, Travis
Counsel
1500 - 1140 Pender St W
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4G1
Telephone: (604) 601-6000
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Director, Forensic Psychiatric Institute
Counsel
Harvey M. Groberman
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H4
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4595
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
900 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-0213
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Email: kenneth.yule@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
2.55 - 300 boul Jean-Lesage
Québec, Quebec
G1K 8K6
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 646-4919
Agent
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Canadian Mental Health Association
Counsel
255 - 40 Orchard View Blvd
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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