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26980
Robert William Latimer v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Saskatchewan) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-01 | Appeal closed | |
| 2007-04-03 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated March 22, 2007 re: corrections to his letter previously received on March 29, 2007 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2007-03-29 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated March 22, 2007 and attachment re: document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2006-10-27 | Correspondence received from, R. W. Latimer dated October 22, 2006 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2006-10-10 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated September 30, 2006 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2006-08-31 | Correspondence received from, R. Laltimer dated August 24, 2006 and attachments in book form - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2006-04-03 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated March 30, 2006 and attachments in book form | Robert William Latimer |
| 2005-12-15 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated December 4, 2005 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2005-09-02 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated August 29, 2005 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2005-07-20 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated July 15, 2005 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2005-07-06 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated July 2, 2005 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2005-06-14 | Correspondence received from, Mr. Latimer dated June 3/05 - Document not microfilmed but is on file | Robert William Latimer |
| 2004-11-04 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated November 4/04 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2004-07-05 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated June 24, 2004 and revised Jan. 2004 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2003-12-15 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated Dec. 4, 2003 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2003-07-24 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated July 20, 2003 re: in reply to A. Roland's letter dated July 7, 2003 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2003-07-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from A. Roland re: acknowledge receipt of his letter dated June 2, 2003 | |
| 2003-06-16 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated June 2, 2003 and attachments (book form) | Robert William Latimer |
| 2002-06-11 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2002-06-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from A. Roland re: acknowledge receipt of his letter dated May 19 | |
| 2002-05-21 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated May 19 and addressed to Justices | Robert William Latimer |
| 2002-05-21 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, on rehearing | |
| 2002-05-15 | Notice of deposit of judgment on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal | |
| 2002-05-14 |
Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Bi Arb, The application for an extension of time is granted. The application for a rehearing is dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2002-04-26 | All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Bi Arb | |
| 2002-04-22 | Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, Completed on: 2002-04-22 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2002-04-16 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (Letter Form), from P. LeFebour dated April 15, 2002 (fax copy) re: takes no position with the motion for re-hearing, Completed on: 2002-04-16 | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 2002-04-15 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (Letter Form), from W. Sammon dated April 10, 2002 re: does not intend to participate in the motion for re-hearing, Completed on: 2002-04-15 | Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life |
| 2002-04-15 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (Letter Form), from Gowlings dated April 12, 2002 re: will not be participating, Completed on: 2002-04-15 | Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities |
| 2002-04-10 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, from Burke-Robertson dated April 9, 2002 (fax copy) re: takes no position on the application for re-hearing, Completed on: 2002-04-10 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2002-04-09 | Correspondence received from, R.D. Elliott dated Apr. 9/02 (by fax) re: attempting to resolve confusion about Ottawa agent | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 2002-04-05 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, Completed on: 2002-04-10 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-02-27 | Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (suppl. material in support of motion for rehearing - see documents received on Dec. 27, 2001)(proof of service received March 4, 2002), Completed on: 2002-02-27 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2002-02-18 | Correspondence received from, Gowling dated Feb. 15, 2002 re: enclosing proof of service of materials with respect to a rehearing to the interveners | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2002-02-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from N. Loreti: futher his wife's phone conversation on Feb. 6, 2001, material sent will be treated as motion for re-hearing - wait for further material, if any | |
| 2002-01-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from A. Roland re: acknowledge receipt of his letter dated Dec. 23, 2001 and other material sent by his wife | |
| 2001-12-27 | Correspondence received, from Laura Latimer dated Dec. 23, 2001 re: re-hearing | |
| 2001-12-27 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated Dec. 17, 2001 re: re-hearing | Robert William Latimer |
| 2001-11-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to Robert Latimer enclosing a copy of rule 51 and names and addresses of counsel | |
| 2001-11-06 | Correspondence received from, Robert Latimer re: requesting more information on formal motion processs and requesting names and addresses of counsel on his appeal. | Robert William Latimer |
| 2001-09-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from A. Roland re: acknowledge receipt of his letter dated June 24, 2001 | |
| 2001-07-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, R. Latimer from A. Roland re: his letter will be brought to the attention of the Judges | |
| 2001-06-28 | Correspondence received from, R. Latimer dated June 24, 2001 (hand writing) re: Court decision dated Jan. 18, 2001 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2001-02-20 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, & trial court | |
| 2001-02-15 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-01-22 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-01-19 | Correspondence received from, R. Frater dated Jan. 18, 2001 re: par. 3 of the judgment | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-01-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-01-18 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Bi Arb, The appeals against conviction and sentence are dismissed. The answers to the constitutional questions are as follows: (see long) Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-29 | Transcript received, 165 pages | |
| 2000-06-14 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2000-06-14, (V051-052), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Bi Arb Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-06-14 | Appellant's condensed book, given in Court | Robert William Latimer |
| 2000-06-14 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2000-06-13 | Notice of appearance, of William J. Sammon at the hearing of the appeal | Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life |
| 2000-06-12 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-06-07 | Notice of appearance, of Robert Frater and Bradley Allison at the hearing of the appeal | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2000-06-07 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Ontario to May 11, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-07 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-06-06 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Canadian Aids Society to June 1, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-06 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-06-01 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-06-01 | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 2000-06-01 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-06-01 | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 2000-05-30 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Authorities to May 11/00 (2 copies), Completed on: 2000-05-30 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2000-05-26 | Motion to extend time, (book form), Completed on: 2000-05-26 | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 2000-05-12 | Notice of withdrawal, (fax copy)(sent to panel on May 15, 2000)(original received May 15, 2000) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2000-05-11 | Book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-05-11 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2000-05-05 | Book of authorities, (13 copies)(vol. I & II), Completed on: 2000-05-08 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2000-05-04 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-05-04 | The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 2000-05-02 | Intervener's factum, (25 copies), Completed on: 2000-05-02 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2000-05-02 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-05-02 | The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 2000-05-02 | Intervener's factum, (new covers requested / returned for corrections and back May 3/00), Completed on: 2000-05-02 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2000-05-01 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-05-01 | Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities |
| 2000-05-01 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-05-04 | Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities |
| 2000-04-28 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-04-28 | Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life |
| 2000-04-28 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-04-28 | Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life |
| 2000-04-26 | Book of authorities, (new covers requested - returned for corrections / back from corrections Apr. 28/00), Completed on: 2000-04-26 | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 2000-04-26 | Intervener's factum, (new covers requested - returned for corrections / back from corrections Apr. 28/00), Completed on: 2000-04-28 | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 2000-04-17 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-04-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the respondent's book of authorities to April 13, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-04-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2000-04-13 | Response to motion to extend time, from M. Brayford, Q.C. dated Apr. 3/00 (faxed copy), Completed on: 2000-04-13 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2000-04-13 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Book of Authorities to Apr. 13/00, Completed on: 2000-04-13 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-04-13 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-04-13 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-04-10 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-06-14 Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-04-06 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-04-06 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's record and factum to April 3, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-04-06 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-04-04 | Response to motion to extend time, from M. Brayford, Q.C. dated Apr. 3/00 (fax copy), Completed on: 2000-04-05 | Robert William Latimer |
| 2000-04-04 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Factum and Record to Apr. 3/00, Completed on: 2000-04-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-04-03 | Respondent's record, (returned for new covers Apr. 4/00 - back Apr. 5/00), Completed on: 2000-04-03 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-04-03 | Respondent's factum, (returned for new covers on Apr. 4/00 - back Apr. 5/00) (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2000-04-03 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-02-11 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-04-10 | |
| 2000-01-24 | Trial court record, 2 boxes joint with exhibits | |
| 2000-01-21 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-01-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the appellant's book of authorities to Dec. 23/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-01-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-01-13 | Motion to extend time, to file the authorities to Dec. 23, 1999 (1 copy), Completed on: 2000-01-13 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-12-30 | Appeal court record, (1 box) | |
| 1999-12-24 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-12-23 | Appellant's book of authorities, (extension requested), Completed on: 1999-12-23 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-12-20 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the appellant's factum to Dec. 17/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-20 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-12-17 | Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 1999-12-17 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-12-17 | Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to Dec. 17, 1999, Completed on: 1999-12-17 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-12-17 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-17 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-12-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 1999-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, The motion to intervene by the Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life is granted. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, The motion to intervene by the Council of Canadian with Disabilities et al., is granted. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, The motion to intervene by the CANADIAN CIVIL LIBERTIES CIVIL ASSOCIATION is granted. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, The motion to intervene by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada et al. is granted, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, The motion to intervene by the Canadian Aids Society is granted, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-12-13 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by CAS., EFC et al., CCLA., CCD et al., CGHJL., Arb | |
| 1999-12-08 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from M. Brayford dated Dec. 8, 1999 (fax copy) re: conditional consent (original received on Dec. 13, 1999), Completed on: 1999-12-08 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-12-08 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), does not consent nor oppose the interventions of Canadian Aids Society; Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, et al; Canadian Civil Liberties Association; The Council of Canadians with Disabilities, et al; and The Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life, Completed on: 1999-12-08 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-11-08 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1999-10-26 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-10-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1999-10-05 | Notice of constitutional question(s) | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-10-04 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to V, Completed on: 1999-10-04 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-09-30 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1999-09-22 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, The motion on bahalf of the appellant for an order stating Constitutional Questions is granted (for questions see long judgment). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than November 8/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-09-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies - book form, Completed on: 1999-09-02 | Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life |
| 1999-09-01 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form - 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-09-01 | Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities |
| 1999-08-25 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ | |
| 1999-08-25 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, by A.G. for Saskatchewan (by fax) dated Aug. 24/99 re: does not oppose the wording, Completed on: 1999-08-25 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-08-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 1999-08-04 | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1999-08-04 | Motion to state a constitutional question, Incomplete | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-07-30 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with Christian Madical Dental and Physicians for life) - 4 copies - book form, Completed on: 1999-07-30 | The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1999-07-06 | Motion for leave to intervene, and to file a factum not longer than 20 pages and present oral arguments not exceeding 30 minutes (book form), Completed on: 1999-07-06 | Canadian AIDS Society |
| 1999-06-30 | Correspondence received, from Barnes, Sammon re: to confirm filing date for intervention (by fax) (M. Larmour confirmed date of Sept.3/99 with W.J. Sammon's secretary on July 7/99) | |
| 1999-06-07 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 1999-06-04 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1999-06-04 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-05-07 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 1999-05-06 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, CJ McL Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-05-06 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal and the application for extension of time are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-12 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ McL Ia | |
| 1999-04-12 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Ia | |
| 1999-03-17 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-03-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the respondent's response to Mar.15/99 nunc pro tunc Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-03-16 | Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the Response, Completed on: 1999-03-16 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-03-16 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file their Response to March 15/99, Completed on: 1999-03-16 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-03-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-03-15 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-03-08 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 1999-02-01 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-02-01 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-02-01 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (INCLUDED IN LEAVE BOOK), Completed on: 1999-02-01 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1999-02-01 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-02-01 | Robert William Latimer |
| 1998-11-26 | General proceeding, (consent to use the same Ottawa Agent - Gowling, Strathy) | Robert William Latimer |
| 1998-11-23 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, (fax copy) | Robert William Latimer |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latimer, Robert William | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian AIDS Society | Intervener | Active |
| The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Christian Medical Dental Society | Intervener | Active |
| Physicians for life | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Association for Community Living, People in Equal Participation Inc., DAWN Canada: Disabled Women's Network Canada and People First of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Latimer, Robert William
Counsel
Names
Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C.
Mark Brayford, Q.C.
Marie Henein
Mark Brayford, Q.C.
Marie Henein
Contact information
Greenspan, White
144 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1G8
Telephone: (416) 366-3961
FAX: (416) 366-7994
Email: egreenspan@144king.com
144 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1G8
Telephone: (416) 366-3961
FAX: (416) 366-7994
Email: egreenspan@144king.com
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis, Kehler
200 Elgin Street, Suite 800
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
200 Elgin Street, Suite 800
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Names
Kenneth W. Mackay, Q.C.
Graeme G. Mitchell, Q.C.
Graeme G. Mitchell, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth Street
3rd Floor
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5490
FAX: (306) 787-8878
1874 Scarth Street
3rd Floor
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-5490
FAX: (306) 787-8878
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
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) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Canadian AIDS Society
Counsel
Names
R. Douglas Elliott
Patricia A. LeFebour
Patricia A. LeFebour
Contact information
McGowan Elliott & Kim LLP
1400 - 10 Bay St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2R8
Telephone: (416) 362-1989
FAX: (416) 362-6204
Email: rde@elliottandkim.com
1400 - 10 Bay St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2R8
Telephone: (416) 362-1989
FAX: (416) 362-6204
Email: rde@elliottandkim.com
Agent
Name
Susan Gahrns
Contact information
116 Lisgar Street, 6th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0C2
Telephone: (613) 235-6299
FAX: (613) 235-4704
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0C2
Telephone: (613) 235-6299
FAX: (613) 235-4704
Party: The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Counsel
Names
David M. Brown
Adrian C. Lang
Janet Epp Buckingham
Adrian C. Lang
Janet Epp Buckingham
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Party: Christian Medical Dental Society
Counsel
Names
David M. Brown
Adrian C. Lang
Adrian C. Lang
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Party: Physicians for life
Counsel
Names
David M. Brown
Adrian C. Lang
Adrian C. Lang
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Name
Kent Roach
Contact information
78 QUEENS PARK
TORONTO, Ontario
M5S 2C5
Telephone: (416) 978-3725
FAX: (416) 978-7899
TORONTO, Ontario
M5S 2C5
Telephone: (416) 978-3725
FAX: (416) 978-7899
Agent
Name
John P. Nelligan, Q.C.
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Council of Canadians with disabilities, Saskatchewan voice of people with disabilities
Counsel
Names
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Heather D. Heavin
Heather D. Heavin
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
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) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Canadian Association for Community Living, People in Equal Participation Inc., DAWN Canada: Disabled Women's Network Canada and People First of Canada
Counsel
Names
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Heather D. Heavin
Heather D. Heavin
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
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) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life
Counsel
Name
W. J. Sammon
Contact information
Barnes, Sammon
200 Elgin Street
Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 594-8000
FAX: (613) 235-7578
200 Elgin Street
Suite 400
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 594-8000
FAX: (613) 235-7578
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Names
Robert J. Frater
Bradley Allison
Bradley Allison
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Bank of Canada Building
234 Wellington Street, Room 1161
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Bank of Canada Building
234 Wellington Street, Room 1161
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Name
Michael Bernstein
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: Michael.bernstein@ontario.ca
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: Michael.bernstein@ontario.ca
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
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Summary
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Lower court rulings
December 1, 1997
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan
Q.B.J. 37/94
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan
Q.B.J. 37/94
Conviction on one count of second degree murder - Constitutional exemption from mandatory sentence of life imprisonment granted
November 23, 1998
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
7413; 7416
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
7413; 7416
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed; life imprisonment without parole eligibility for 10 years imposed
Filed documents
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