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27541
Gerald Augustine Regan v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Nova Scotia) (Criminal) (As of Right)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-27 | Appeal closed | |
| 2002-04-22 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2002-03-07 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2002-02-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2002-02-15 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2002-02-14 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is dismissed, Iacobucci, Major, Binnie and Arbour JJ. dissenting. Dismissed |
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| 2001-03-27 | Supplemental document, 2 documents (12 copies each - book form) entitled "Entente multisectorielle..." and "Orientations gouvernementales..." from M. Tremblay with covering letter (service requested) (sent to Court March 30/2001) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2001-03-27 | Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (80 pages) | |
| 2001-03-15 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2001-03-15 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2001-03-15, (V024/025), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB Judgment reserved |
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| 2001-03-15 | Appellant's condensed book | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2001-03-15 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2001-03-14 | Appeal court record, (1 large box) + 1 box rec'd June 26/00 | |
| 2001-03-13 | Notice of appearance | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2001-03-08 | Notice of appearance | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2001-03-02 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), de Noel & Ass. en date du 2 mars 2001 (télécopieur) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2001-03-02 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-03-02 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2001-02-28 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-03-07 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2001-02-28 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2001-03-07 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2001-02-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2001-02-26 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2001-02-26 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2001-02-26 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, La demande de prorogation de délai et d'autorisation d'intervenir présentée par la PROCUREUR GÉNÉRALE DU QUÉBEC est accueillie; la requérante aura le droit de signifier et déposer un mémoire d'au plus 20 pages au plus tard le mercredit 28 février 2001 et de présenter une plaidoirie d'une durée maximale de 15 minutes. L'intervenante n'aura pas le droit de produire d'autres éléments de preuve ni d'ajouter quoi que ce soit au dossier des parties. Conformément au par. 18(6) des Règles de la Cour suprême du Canada, l'intervenante paiera à l'appelant et à l'intimée tous débours supplémentaires résultant de son intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-02-26 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Arb | |
| 2001-02-23 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-02-23 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2001-02-23 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2001-02-23 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2001-02-21 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (by fax), Completed on: 2001-02-21 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-02-19 | Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and present oral argument (joint with extension of time) (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-02-23 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2001-02-12 | Order on motion to extend time, (by the court) | |
| 2001-02-12 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's factum, record and book of authorities to Jan. 31, 2001. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-02-12 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2001-02-07 | Response to motion to extend time, (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-02-07 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2001-02-06 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum, record and authorities to Jan. 30, 2001 - 1 copy, Completed on: 2001-02-06 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-01-30 | Respondent's record, (vol. 1 to 4)(extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-01-30 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-01-30 | Book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-01-30 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2001-01-30 | Respondent's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-01-30 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-12-01 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-03-15 Judgment reserved |
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| 2000-11-17 | Notice of change of counsel, for Robert H. Morrison, Q.C. (also, included change of agent for MacLaren, Corlett) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-09-28 | Correspondence received from, S. Grace dated Sept. 27, 2000 re: R. Morrison will replace J. Watson (notice of change of solicitor requested) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-09-28 | Supplemental document, notice of agent from Gowling to Beament, Green | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-09-05 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15 | |
| 2000-07-12 | Notice of change of counsel, (Change of Agent from Beament Green to Gowling Lafleur Henderson - 1 original) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-07-11 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-07-11 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-07-11 | Appellant's factum, (see decision dated June 29/00), Completed on: 2000-07-11 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-07-06 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to VII (see decision dated June 29/00)(page 1208 of reasons for judgment missing - appellant advised on March 1, 2001)(page 1208 received on March 2, 2001 and sent to panel March 5, 2001), Completed on: 2001-03-02 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-06-29 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve and file the appellant's record and factum to July 11, 2000. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-06-29 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2000-06-28 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from J. Watson dated June 26/00, Completed on: 2000-06-28 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-06-28 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Factum and Record to July 11/00 (2 copies), Completed on: 2000-06-28 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-06-26 | Appeal court record, (1 box) + 1 large box rec'd March 14/01 | |
| 2000-06-23 | Correspondence received from, M. Henein dated June 22, 2000 and addressed to Court of Appeal and N.S. Supreme Court re: records to be sent to S.C. | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-04-03 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-04-03 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the appellant's record and factum to June 30, 2000 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-04-03 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-03-30 | Response to motion to extend time, from J. Watson, Q.C. dated March 28/00 (joint with motion), Completed on: 2000-03-30 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2000-03-30 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the Appellant's Factum and Record to June 30/00, Completed on: 2000-03-30 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 2000-01-04 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW BRUNSWICK. The factum is limited to 20 pages and 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) 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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| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Arb, by the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA. The factum is limited to 20 pages and 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) 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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| 1999-12-23 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Arb | |
| 1999-12-22 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from S. Grace dated Dec. 22, 1999 (fax copy) re: no objection - intervention by A.G. N. B., Completed on: 1999-12-22 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-12-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (from Greenspan, Henein) (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-12-16 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 1999-12-06 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, Completed on: 1999-12-06 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-11-29 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, from the Appellant (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-11-29 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
| 1999-11-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, from Beament, Green - fax copy), Completed on: 1999-11-24 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1999-11-10 | Motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy), Completed on: 1999-11-10 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1999-10-22 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 1999-10-08 | Notice of appeal, (enclosing reasons for judgment), Completed on: 1999-10-08 | Gerald Augustine Regan |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regan, Gerald Augustine | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Regan, Gerald Augustine
Counsel
Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C.
Marie Henein
Marie Henein
Greenspan, Henein and 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
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Robert H. Morrison, Q.C.
Heather S. Leonoff, Q.C.
Heather S. Leonoff, Q.C.
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 Broadway Avenue
5th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2852
FAX: (204) 945-1260
Email: rmorrison@gov.mb.ca
405 Broadway Avenue
5th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2852
FAX: (204) 945-1260
Email: rmorrison@gov.mb.ca
Agent
Stephen J. Grace
Maclaren Corlett
303 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6B9
Telephone: (613) 233-1146
FAX: (613) 233-7190
Email: sgrace@macorlaw.com
303 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6B9
Telephone: (613) 233-1146
FAX: (613) 233-7190
Email: sgrace@macorlaw.com
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Robert J. Frater
Silvie Kovacevich
Silvie Kovacevich
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington Street, Suite 2311
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
284 Wellington Street, Suite 2311
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General of New Brunswick
Counsel
John J. Walsh, Q.C.
Attorney General of New Brunswick
233 Regent Street
Miramichi, New Brunswick
E1V 2M9
Telephone: (506) 627-4015
FAX: (506) 627-4535
Email: jack.walsh@gnb.ca
233 Regent Street
Miramichi, New Brunswick
E1V 2M9
Telephone: (506) 627-4015
FAX: (506) 627-4535
Email: jack.walsh@gnb.ca
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Mario Tremblay
Procureur général du Québec
1200, Route de l'Église
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 686-5412
1200, Route de l'Église
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 686-5412
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
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
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Lower court rulings
April 2, 1998
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division
C.R. 97-137468
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Trial Division
C.R. 97-137468
See file
September 10, 1999
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
147242
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
147242
Appeal allowed
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