Skip to main content

Case information

Conduct a refined search of the Supreme Court of Canada database to obtain details on the status of a matter before the Court.


27782

Ivon Shearing v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

(Publication ban in case) (Sealing order)

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)
2003-04-03 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2002-09-26 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2002-07-24 Appeal closed
2002-07-19 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2002-07-18 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is allowed with respect to the counts pertaining to KWG but is dismissed with respect to the other convictions of the appellant, the validity of which is affirmed, L'Heureux-Dubé and Gonthier JJ. dissenting.
Allowed in part
2001-10-17 Transcript received, and distributed to the judges (113 pages)
2001-10-09 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2001-10-09 Hearing of the appeal, 2001-10-09, (V080), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2001-10-09 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2001-10-04 Correspondence received from, Karen Smiley (by fax) dated Oct. 4/01 re: Kerry Froc will be not attending at the hearing Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-10-03 Notice of change of counsel, appointing Frank Addario as sollicitor of the record (formerly Alan D. Gold) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2001-10-03 Notice of appearance, of Sheilah Martin, Ritu Khullar and Kerry Froc at the hearing of the appeal Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-09-19 Notice of appearance Her Majesty the Queen
2001-09-18 Correspondence received from, R. Peck dated Sept. 14 and Sept. 17, 2001 (fax copies) re: hearing broadcast on CPAC Ivon Shearing
2001-09-13 Appeal court record, (1 large envelope)
2001-09-07 Notice of hearing Ivon Shearing
2001-09-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (10 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED TO A.G.-ONT., LEAF, and CLA by BASTARACHE J.)
2001-09-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-10-09
Judgment reserved
2001-08-24 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener A.G. - Ontario to Aug. 13, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-08-24 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-08-10 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum and authorities to Aug. 13/01 (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-08-10 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-08-10 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-08-10 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-06-29 Order on motion to extend time
2001-06-29 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the book of authorities of the intervener LEAF to June 22, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-06-29 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-06-25 Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-06-25 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-06-22 Book of authorities, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2001-06-22 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-06-22 Response to motion to extend time, joint with respondent's response, Completed on: 2001-06-22 Ivon Shearing
2001-06-22 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Book of Authorities to June 22/01, Completed on: 2001-06-22 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-06-12 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2001-06-12 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-06-11 Intervener's factum, (new covers requested - rec'd June 14/01), Completed on: 2001-06-11 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2001-05-25 Reply factum on appeal, pursuant to Rule 29(3), Completed on: 2001-05-25 Ivon Shearing
2001-05-14 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-05-14 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-05-14 Respondent's factum, (see decision dated Apr. 12/01), Completed on: 2001-05-14 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-04-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-10-01
2001-04-12 Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the respondent's factum and book of authorities to May 15, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-04-12 Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg
2001-04-10 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from R.C.C. Peck, Q.C. dated Apr. 5/01, Completed on: 2001-04-10 Ivon Shearing
2001-04-10 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Factum and Authorities to May 15/01 (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-04-10 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-03-23 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the appellant's factum to Jan. 15, 2001 and its book of authorities to Jan. 16, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-03-23 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-02-22 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY THE COURT)
2001-02-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, and extension of time by the CRIMINAL LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION (ONTARIO). The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners (10 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED SEPT.7, 2001) . The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. 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
2001-02-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, and extension of time by the WOMEN'S LEGAL EDUCATION AND ACTION FUND. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners ( 10 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED SEPT. 7, 2001). The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. 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
2001-02-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by LEAF & Criminal Lawyers' Assoc., Ba
2001-02-20 Appellant's record, Vol. I to XV (Vol. XIV sealed as per Order dated Feb. 15/01), Completed on: 2001-03-16 Ivon Shearing
2001-02-16 Appellant's book of authorities, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2001-02-16 Ivon Shearing
2001-02-16 Appellant's factum, (68 pages) (see decision dated Feb. 7/01), Completed on: 2001-02-16 Ivon Shearing
2001-02-15 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from W.F. Ehrcke, Q.C. dated Feb. 15/01 (by fax), Completed on: 2001-02-15 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-02-15 Order on miscellaneous motion
2001-02-15 Decision on miscellaneous motion, Reg, by the appellant for an order sealing Volume 14 of the appellant's record.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-02-15 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg
2001-02-14 Supplemental document, 1 copy of Supreme Court of B.C. dated Oct. 17, 1997 re: ban Ivon Shearing
2001-02-14 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (amended - sealing Vol. 14 of the appellant's record) - motion previously filed on Jan. 25, 2001, Completed on: 2001-01-25 Ivon Shearing
2001-02-13 Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and present oral argument (book form) (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 2001-02-13 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2001-02-07 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, Reg, by the appellant (namely 68 pages).
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-02-07 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, Reg
2001-02-07 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, (Letter Form), letter (by fax) dated Feb. 6/01 from William F Ehrcke, Q.C., Completed on: 2001-02-07 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-01-31 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (68 pages) - 2 copies, Completed on: 2001-01-31 Ivon Shearing
2001-01-26 Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), undated letter (by fax) from Kerri A. Froc re: Gowling's letter of Jan. 24/01, Completed on: 2001-01-26 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-01-25 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Gowling, Strathy dated Jan. 24, 2001, Completed on: 2001-01-25 Ivon Shearing
2001-01-23 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from W. Ehrcke dated Jan. 22, 2001 (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-01-23 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-01-18 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-01-18 Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
2001-01-04 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court)
2001-01-04 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, by the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ONTARIO. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners (10 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED SEPT. 7, 2001). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-01-04 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ba
2001-01-03 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Gowlings dated Jan. 3, 2001, Completed on: 2001-01-03 Ivon Shearing
2001-01-02 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (fax) from William Ehrcke, Completed on: 2001-01-02 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-12-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy), Completed on: 2000-12-22 Attorney General for Ontario
2000-12-04 Correspondence received from, W. Ehrcke dated Nov. 29, 2000 re: will be the counsel for the Respondent/Crown Her Majesty the Queen
2000-11-15 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2000-10-30 Order granting leave to appeal
2000-10-27 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2000-10-27 Ivon Shearing
2000-10-17 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2000-10-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2000-10-12 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-06-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Ma
2000-04-03 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-04-03 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-03-22 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2000-03-03 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-03-03 Ivon Shearing

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
Shearing, Ivon Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund Intervener Active
Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Shearing, Ivon

Counsel
Names
Richard C.C. Peck, Q.C.
David Paciocco
Nikos Harris
Contact information
Peck and Company
610 - 744 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1A5
Telephone: (604) 669-0208
FAX: (604) 669-0616
Email: rpeck@peckandcompany.ca
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Names
William F. Ehrcke, Q.C.
Jennifer Duncan
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
600 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1142
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

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Names
Leslie Paine
Ms. Christine Bartlett-Hughes
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay Street
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4600
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: Leslie.Paine@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

Party: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund

Counsel
Names
Sheilah Martin
Ritu Khullar
Contact information
Faculty of Law, Murray Fraser Hall
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4
Telephone: (403) 220-7112
FAX: (403) 282-8325
Email: martins@ucalgary.ca
Agent
Name
Carole J. Brown
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com

Party: Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)

Counsel
Name
Frank Addario
Contact information
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell
1130 - 20 Dundas St West
Box 180
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6446
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Agent
Name
Lawrence Greenspon
Contact information
Karam, Greenspon
301 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2N9
Telephone: (613) 232-4546
FAX: (613) 232-8229

Summary

Keywords

None.

Summary

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.

None.

Lower court rulings

November 17, 1997
Supreme Court of British Columbia

CC960772

see file

February 4, 2000
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA024142

See file

Filed documents

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 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 memorandum of argument or want to use a memorandum of argument, please contact the author of the memorandum of argument directly. Their name appears at the end of the memorandum of argument. The contact information for counsel is found in the “Counsel” tab of this page.

Downloadable PDFs

Not available

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.

Downloadable PDFs

Not available

The condensed books of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here upon receipt of the electronic version, 2 days prior to the scheduled appeal hearing. You may also obtain copies of condensed books 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 condensed book or want permission to use a condensed book, please contact the author of the condensed book directly. Their contact information appears on the first page of each condensed book.

Downloadable PDFs

Not available

Webcasts

Not available.

Date modified: 2025-05-13