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28553

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia v. Dr. Q.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

(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)
2005-11-29 Payment out cheque issued, ($549.41)
2005-11-10 Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance Nov. 14/05 (on consent)
2003-04-15 Appeal closed
2003-04-07 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2003-04-03 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA026500, dated March 7, 2001, heard on October 2, 2002 is allowed with costs throughout to the appellant. The record, including personal documents and therapeutic records will remain sealed in all courts. The judgments of this Court and the courts below remain public. Publication of the complainant's name and any facts or other names that would reveal her identity are banned. The issue of whether the respondent's name should be disclosed is to be decided by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia in accordance with its normal practices.
Allowed, with costs
2002-11-12 Correspondence received from, D. Martin dated Nov. 12, 2002 (fax copy) re: acknowledge receipt of E. Meehan's letter dated Oct. 30, 2002 (distributed / distribuée 26-11-02) The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-10-31 Correspondence received, E. Meehan and addressed to D. Martin dated Oct. 30, 2002 (fax copy) re: requesting information/College's standard practice (distributed / distribuée 26-11-02)
2002-10-15 Transcript received, and distributed to the judges (66 pages)
2002-10-02 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2002-10-02 Hearing of the appeal, 2002-10-02, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De
Judgment reserved
2002-10-02 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2002-10-01 Appellant's condensed book The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-10-01 Supplemental document, Book of Authorities Dr. Q.
2002-09-19 Notice of appearance, (fax copy) The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-09-10 Supplemental document, Book of Authorities The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-09-09 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2002-10-02
Judgment reserved
2002-08-16 Notice of hearing The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-03-22 Respondent's book of authorities, (14 copies), Completed on: 2002-03-25 Dr. Q.
2002-03-22 Respondent's factum, (25 copies), Completed on: 2002-03-25 Dr. Q.
2002-03-21 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2002-09-30
2002-01-24 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-01-24 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2002-01-24 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-01-24 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-12-31 Order on miscellaneous motion
2001-12-17 Decision on miscellaneous motion, LeB, by the appellant for an order that counsel for the parties be at liberty to refer to the complainant as "Ms. T" and the respondent as "Dr.Q" and be at liberty to use pseudonyms for other persons that may reveal the complainant's and respondent's identity during written and oral submissions.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-12-17 Submission of miscellaneous motion, LeB
2001-12-03 Appellant's record, vol. 1 to 3, Completed on: 2001-12-10 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-12-03 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order that counsel be at liberty to refer to the complainant as "Ms. T" and the respondent as "Dr. Q" and be at liberty to use pseudonyms for other persons that may reveal their identities during written and oral submissions., Completed on: 2001-12-03 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-10-02 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2001-10-01 Notice of deposit for security The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-10-01 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-03 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-09-26 Order granting leave to appeal
2001-09-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties re: tentative scheduling dates
2001-09-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2001-09-06 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Granted, with costs to the applicant(s) in any event of the cause
2001-07-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Ma Bi
2001-06-07 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2001-06-07 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-06-01 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-06-01 Dr. Q.
2001-05-11 Correspondence received from, Lang re: may report this case in its Bulletins of Proceedings and on its website The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-05-08 Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Arb, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada shall seal the file in this matter and make the contents available only to counsel for the Applicant, counsel for the Respondent, members of this Court and Court staff.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-05-08 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Arb
2001-05-08 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2001-05-04 Application for leave to appeal, (C.A. Order missing-received May 29/01), Completed on: 2001-05-29 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
2001-05-04 Response to miscellaneous motion, (admitted on order), Completed on: 2001-05-04 Dr. Q.
2001-05-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order sealing the file and make the contents available only to counsel for the Applicant and counsel for the Respondent and members of this Court and Court staff, Completed on: 2001-05-04 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Q., Dr. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Counsel
Names
David Martin
Karen Weslowski
Contact information
Miller Thomson
1000 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M1
Telephone: (604) 687-2242
FAX: (604) 643-1200
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Q., Dr.

Counsel
Names
Christopher E. Hinkson, Q.C.
Nigel L. Trevethan
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3200 - 650 Georgia St. West
Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
Email: chinkson@hgelaw.com
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

Summary

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Summary

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Lower court rulings

October 27, 1999
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A981015

Respondent's appeal pursuant to s. 71 of the Medical Practitioners Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 285, from a decision of the Inquiry Committee, allowed; finding of infamous conduct set aside

March 7, 2001
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA026500

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13