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25856

Joseph Ronald Winko 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.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1999-09-28 Appeal closed
1999-08-24 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
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
1999-06-21 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
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
1999-05-06 Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25751 / 25855 / 26320 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
1999-05-06 Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25751 / 25855 / 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
1999-05-05 Supplemental factum, as per letter from the Court dated April 15/99 (24 copies) joint with 25751/25855/26320 sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, May 7/99, Completed on: 1999-05-05 Attorney General of Canada
1999-04-15 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, transcript received and distributed to the justices (212 pages, vol. I & II)(Joint with 25751 -25855-26320)
1998-06-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 10/98 from Leslie Paine re: was served with respondenmt's factum on May 7/98 only
1998-06-16 General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK given in court (joint with 25751-856) Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-06-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to June 1, 1998, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
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
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
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 25751-855-26320), Completed on: 1998-06-12 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-06-11 General proceeding, CONDENSED BOOK 12 copies Joseph Ronald Winko
1998-06-11 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 22/98, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
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 Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, Osler, Hoskin (30 minutes for A. G. Canada), Completed on: 1998-06-11 Joseph Ronald Winko
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
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 25751-25855), Completed on: 1998-06-10 Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute
1998-06-10 Intervener's factum, 23 copies (no extension required, as respondent served this intervener's Cromie on May 7, 1998) (see proof of service filed on June 10, 1998), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 Kenneth Samuel Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council
1998-06-10 Affidavit, of Kenneth Yule, with service Attorney General of Canada
1998-06-10 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (30 minutes) (joint with 25751-25855), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 Attorney General of Canada
1998-06-10 Proof of service, of the respondent's factum to the intervener, Cromie (served on May 7, 1998) (fax copy)
1998-06-10 Notice of appearance, of Pierre Lapointe at the hearing of the appeal Attorney General of Quebec
1998-06-10 Affidavit, to file the factum to June 1, 1998 (joint with 25751-25855) (Pierre Lapointe), with service Attorney General of Quebec
1998-06-10 Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to June 1, 1998 (joint with 25751-25855), with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 Attorney General of Quebec
1998-06-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 1/98 from Malcolm F. Jeffcock re: oral submission for the appeal (joint with 26320)
1998-06-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 3/98 from David Mossop re: time frame for the hearing of the appeal (joint with 25751- 855-26320)
1998-06-05 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the fcatum May 22, 1998, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-06-05 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1998-06-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated June 5/98 from kenneth J. Yule re: speaking time at the hearing of the appeal (joint with 25751-855-26320)
1998-06-05 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 29/98, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
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
1998-06-03 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 22, 1998 (joint), 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 (Osler, Hoskin) (joint consent with the Respondent , Director), Completed on: 1998-06-03 Joseph Ronald Winko
1998-06-02 Proof of service, of factum (admitted on June 1\98) (joint with 25751-25855)
1998-06-01 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to A. Roland, letter dated May 29, 1998 (fax copy) re: proposal schedule (joint with 25751, 26320, 25855)
1998-06-01 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 25751-855)(extension of time requested), Completed on: 1998-06-01 Attorney General of Quebec
1998-05-29 Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum (of 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 25751-855-26320), 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 25751-25855)(extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-05-22 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-05-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from David Mossop; re: he is replacing Jim Pozer as counsel (original received on May 27, 1998)
1998-05-13 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, of 30 pages, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
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, 25751, 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
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
1998-05-07 Proof of service, of the factum of A.G. B.C.
1998-05-06 Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-05-06 Kevin George Wainwright
1998-05-05 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their record to Apr. 21/98, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
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
1998-05-04 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-04 Kevin George Wainwright
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, 25751)
1998-04-30 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II (joint with 25855-25751), 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, 26320, 25751) - book form, 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, 26320, 25751) - book form, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 Canadian Mental Health Association
1998-04-28 Affidavit, of E. J. Pennington (joint with 25855, 26320, 25751) - book form, with service Canadian Mental Health Association
1998-04-28 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint motion) 2 copies - book form (joint with 25855, 26320, 25751), 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
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
1998-04-22 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, receipt #30479 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-04-22 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's record to April 21/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-22 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-04-21 Respondent's record, 24 copies (joint with 25855), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-21 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-04-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Pollak to D. Beaulieu, letter dated April 17, 1998 (fax copy) re: requesting that these appeals (Bese) not be televised (joint with 25855); ALSO, the respondent (Director, Forensic) will not be filing a factum and will not be represented at the ap
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 16/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-17 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-04-15 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-06-15
Decision reserved
1998-04-03 Notice of hearing, With service Joseph Ronald Winko
1998-03-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: will act as Agent for this intervener (joint with 25855)
1998-03-03 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (see order of same date on Bese 25855), Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-03 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-03, (see order of same date on Bese 25855), Co
1998-03-03 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-03, (see order of same date on Bese 25855), Co
1998-03-03 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-03 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-03-03, for leave to intervene, Co
1998-03-03 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-03, for leave to intervene, Co
1998-03-02 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Kevin George Wainwright (letterform), Completed on: 1998-03-02 Joseph Ronald Winko
1998-02-23 General proceeding, (REPLY to the response by A.G. B.C. on motion to intervene) (letter form) (Henry Brown) (joint with 25855) Kevin George Wainwright
1998-02-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Feb. 10/98 from Harvey Groberman to oppose the intervention of Kevin George Wainwright (joint with 25855)
1998-02-02 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-04-27
1998-01-29 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30020 Kevin George Wainwright
1998-01-29 Affidavit, of Malcolm Jeffcock (2 copies - book form), with service Kevin George Wainwright
1998-01-29 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to extend the time) - 2 copies - book form, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-29 Kevin George Wainwright
1998-01-29 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (2 copies - book form), with service, Completed on: 1998-01-29 Kevin George Wainwright
1998-01-06 Proof of service, of the case on appeal, appellant's factum and joint book of authorities
1997-12-23 Appeal court record, (1 accordeon)
1997-12-23 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, A factum not to exceed 20 pages and avoiding repetition or duplication of other factums may be filed. Oral argument may be presented which is not to exceed 10 minutes. A this stage it would not be fair to the other parties to permit the applicant to supplement the record by filing a brief of social science literature and that request is denied
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-23 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-23, Co
1997-12-23 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-12-23, Co
1997-12-08 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II (joint with 25855), with service, Completed on: 1997-12-08 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-12-08 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (see order of Oct. 15/97), with service, Completed on: 1997-12-08 Joseph Ronald Winko
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 25751-25855)
1997-11-10 Order on motion to extend time, to file their Notice of Intervention
1997-11-10 Decision on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intention to intervene by the A.G. of Manitoba to Oct. 28/97, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-11-10 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-11-10, to file a notice of intention to intervene by the A.G. of Manitoba to Oct. 28/97, CJ
1997-11-10 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-11-10, to file a notice of intention to intervene by the A.G. of Manitoba to Oct. 28/97, CJ
1997-11-07 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 28092 Kenneth Samuel Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council
1997-11-07 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Jim Pozer (included in the motion book), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-07 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-11-07 Affidavit, of Jennifer Chambers (5 copies - book form), with service Kenneth Samuel Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council
1997-11-07 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to extend the time) - 5 copies - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-07 Kenneth Samuel Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council
1997-11-07 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene) - 5 copies - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-07 Kenneth Samuel Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council
1997-11-04 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal upon the interveners
1997-11-03 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #28053 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-11-03 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the Notice of Intervention of A.G. Manitoba (joint with respondent), Completed on: 1997-11-03 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-11-03 Affidavit, to serve and file the Notice of Intervention; Eduard J. Van Bemmel, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-11-03 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Notice of Intervention, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-03 Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-10-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (extension of time requested), with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1997-10-27 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Quebec
1997-10-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1997-10-16 Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum
1997-10-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Dec. 8/97, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-15 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-10-15, to file their factum to Dec. 8/97, Reg
1997-10-15 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-10-15, to file their factum to Dec. 8/97, Reg
1997-10-09 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Canada
1997-10-09 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's factum to Dec. 8\97 (joint with 25855), Completed on: 1997-10-09 Attorney General of British Columbia
1997-10-09 Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's factum to Dec. 8\97 (joint with 25855), Completed on: 1997-10-09 Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute
1997-10-09 Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Dec. 8\97 (joint with 25855); Ann Pollak (original filed Oct. 24\97), with service Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-10-09 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Dec. 8\97 (joint with 25855), with service, Completed on: 1997-10-09 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-09-24 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-09-23 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1997-09-16 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, The motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Oct. 27/97, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-09-16 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-09-16, The motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Oct. 27/97, CJ
1997-09-16 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-09-16, The motion to state Constitutional Questions is granted (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than Oct. 27/97, CJ
1997-09-08 Certified casebook, With service Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-09-08 Case on appeal, 23 copies Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-08-18 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Harvey Groberman) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-08-18 Attorney General of British Columbia
1997-07-18 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Burke-Robertson) (fax copy - letter form) (original received on July 21, 1997), Completed on: 1997-07-18 Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute
1997-07-10 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #34468 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-07-10 Motion to state a constitutional question, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-07-10 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-06-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Community Legal Assistance Society (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-06-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of B.C. enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-06-10 Order granting leave to appeal
1997-06-09 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #34293 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-06-09 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1997-06-09 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2419 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-06-09 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1997-06-09 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-05-08 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, fictitious, CJ Co McL
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
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, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1997-03-21 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ Co McL
1997-03-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosing copy of the letter dated March 21/97 sent to the Applicant
1997-03-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1997-03-21 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co McL
1997-03-13 Correspondence received from, from Burke-Robertson, letter dated March 12, 1997 re: the Respondents do not intend to file a response with respect to leave application (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute
1997-02-14 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 33568, with service Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-02-14 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (SEE FILES 25751-25855), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-02-14 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to Feb. 14, 1997 (A. Westmacott), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 Attorney General of British Columbia
1997-02-14 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to Feb. 14, 1997 (Mary Acheson), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute
1997-02-14 Affidavit, to Feb. 14, 1997 (Susan Efting), with service Joseph Ronald Winko
1997-02-14 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to Feb. 14, 1997 (5 copies - book form), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 Joseph Ronald Winko

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
Winko, Joseph Ronald Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute Respondent Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council, Kenneth Samuel Intervener Active
Wainwright, Kevin George Intervener Active
Canadian Mental Health Association Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Winko, Joseph Ronald

Counsel
David W. Mossop, Q.C.
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3J7
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
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: Director - Forensic Psychiatric Institute

Counsel
Mary Acheson
Harvey M. Groberman
Attorney General of British Columbia
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H4
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
FAX: (604) 660-2636
Agent
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Harvey M. Groberman
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Kenneth J. Yule
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-0213
FAX: (604) 666-1599
Email: kenneth.yule@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Robert J. Frater
Attorney General of Canada
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 for Ontario

Counsel
Eric H. Siebenmorgen
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4595
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Pierre Lapointe
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église - 9e étage
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 643-5412
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
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: Cromie on behalf of the Queen Street Patients' Council, Kenneth Samuel

Counsel
Paul Burstein
Paul Burstein & Associate
127 John Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2E2
Telephone: (416) 204-1825
FAX: (416) 204-1849
Agent
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Wainwright, Kevin George

Counsel
Malcolm S. Jeffcock
Nova Scotia Legal Aid
537 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 1E8
Telephone: (902) 893-5920
FAX: (902) 893-6112
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: Canadian Mental Health Association

Counsel
Janet L. Budgell
Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped
255 - 40 Orchard View Blvd
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
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

Summary

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Case summaries are prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch). Please note that summaries are not provided to the Judges of the Court. They are placed on the Court file and website for information purposes only.

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Lower court rulings

November 19, 1996
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA020707

Appeal dismissed

Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal

The memorandums of argument on an application for leave to appeal will be posted here 30 days after leave to appeal has been granted unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of the memorandum by filing out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.

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Factums on appeal

The factums of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here at least 2 weeks before the hearing unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of factums by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.

If you have questions about a factum or want permission to use a factum, please contact the author of the factum directly. Their contact information appears on the first page of each factum.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13