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28433

J.W.R. v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)

(Publication ban on party)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2001-10-25 Appeal closed
2001-10-25 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2001-10-24 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2001-10-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2001-10-12 Judgment on the appeal rendered, Ia Ma Ba Arb LeB, IACOBUCCI J. (orally): Ms. Rubin, the Court is grateful for your helpful submissions. It will not be necessary to hear from you Mr. McKimm or Ms. Wishart as the Court is ready to pronounce judgment.
Substantially, for the reasons of Mr. Justice Donald, we would allow the appeal, set aside the judgment of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and order a new trial.
Allowed, no order as to costs
2001-10-12 Hearing of the appeal, 2001-10-12, (V085), Ia Ma Ba Arb LeB
Judgment rendered
2001-10-12 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2001-10-12 Book of authorities, (given in Court by the Respondent - paper form), Completed on: 2001-10-12 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-09-07 Notice of hearing J.W.R.
2001-09-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-10-12
Judgment rendered
2001-08-23 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the respondent's record to July 30, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-08-23 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-07-30 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-10-01
2001-07-30 Motion to extend time, to file the record to July 30, 2001- 1 copy, Completed on: 2001-07-30 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-07-30 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-07-30 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-07-30 Respondent's record, Completed on: 2001-07-30 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-07-30 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2001-07-30 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-06-04 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-06-04 J.W.R.
2001-06-04 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2001-06-04 J.W.R.
2001-03-28 Appellant's record, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2001-03-28 J.W.R.
2001-03-13 Correspondence received from, Susan E. Wishart (by fax) dated March 1/01 re: there is a publication ban in effect in this case J.W.R.
2001-03-02 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2001-02-06 Notice of appeal, (C/A reasons included) (C/A Order and reasons filed March 20/01 - 1 copy), Completed on: 2001-02-06 J.W.R.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
J.W.R. Appellant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: J.W.R.

Counsel
Names
D. Mayland McKimm, Q.C.
Susan E. Wishart
Contact information
McKimm & Wishart
1529 Amelia Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 2K1
Telephone: (250) 388-4121
FAX: (250) 388-4120
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
Name
Wendy L. Rubin
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
600 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1133
Email: wndy.rubin@gov.bc.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

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Lower court rulings

January 9, 2001
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Victoria)

VI03301

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13