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28846

Inspector David Jones v. Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

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)
2003-05-06 Appeal closed
2003-05-05 Decision on the motion to quash the appeal, Ia Ba Bi LeB De, The motion to quash the appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA027697, dated July 6, 2001, was heard this day and the following judgment was rendered:

Iacobucci J. (orally) -- We are all of the view that this appeal has become moot and that there are no circumstances to justify hearing the appeal pursuant to the criteria set forth in Borowski v. Canada (Attorney General), [1989] 1 S.C.R. 342.

Accordingly, the motion to quash the appeal is granted with no order as to costs.

Granted, no order as to costs
2003-05-05 Hearing of the motion to quash, 2003-05-05, Ia Ba Bi LeB De
Decision rendered
2003-05-05 Submission of motion to quash, 2003-05-05, Ia Ba Bi LeB De
Decision rendered
2003-04-25 Response to the motion to quash, (Letter Form), from Gowlings (sent to the judges Apr. 30/03), Completed on: 2003-04-25 Attorney General of New Brunswick
2003-04-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties re: videoconference scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
2003-04-25 Response to the motion to quash, 12 copies - book form (sent to the judges Apr. 28/03), Completed on: 2003-04-25 Inspector David Jones
2003-04-24 Response to the motion to quash, 12 copies - book form (sent to the judges Apr. 28/03), Completed on: 2003-04-24 Attorney General of British Columbia
2003-04-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties re: videoconference
2003-04-16 Motion to quash, (bookform) (sent to the judges Apr. 28/03), Completed on: 2003-04-25 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-04-15 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-04-15 Attorney General of British Columbia
2003-04-15 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2003-04-15 Attorney General of British Columbia
2003-04-14 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-04-14 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-04-14 Respondent's factum, (25 copies), Completed on: 2003-04-04 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-03-21 Respondent's record, see order, Completed on: 2003-03-21 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-03-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (see order) Attorney General of Alberta
2003-03-14 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (see order) Attorney General of New Brunswick
2003-03-13 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (see order) Attorney General of Ontario
2003-03-12 Notice of constitutional question(s), Chief Justice's Order and C/A reasons served on Feb. 26/03 - Notice of Const. Ques. dated and served by fax on Feb. 27/03 (original rec'd April 8/03) Inspector David Jones
2003-03-04 Appeal perfected for hearing
2003-03-03 Decision on motion to extend time, CJ, UPON APPLICATION by the respondents for an order extending the time to serve and file their record, factum and book of authorities to June 2, 2003;

AND HAVING READ the material filed;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the application is granted in part. The time to serve and file the respondents' record, factum and book of authorities is extended to April 15, 2003;

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT my Order of February 20, 2003, is amended by replacing the final paragraph of the Order with the following:

"IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the notices of intervention shall be served and filed on or before March 20, 2003, and any interveners' factums shall be served and filed on or before May 15, 2003."

Allowed in part
2003-02-28 Submission of motion to extend time, CJ
2003-02-27 Submission of motion to extend time, CJ
2003-02-27 Motion to extend time, to file the factum, record and authorities to June 2, 2003, Completed on: 2003-02-27 Attorney General of British Columbia
2003-02-27 Motion to extend time, to file the factum, record and authorities to June 2, 2003, Completed on: 2003-02-27 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-02-20 Order on motion to state a constitutional question, (see Chief Justice Order)
2003-02-20 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the extension of time to file a motion to state a constitutional question is granted and the constitutional questions are stated as follows:

1) Does section 60.1(2) of the Police Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 367, as amended, infringe s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

2) If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society under s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT notices of intervention shall be served and filed on or before March 5, 2003, and any interveners' factums shall be served and filed on or before March 25, 2003.

Granted
2003-02-19 Order on motion to extend time
2003-02-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's factum, supplemental record to Jan. 6; appendices to Jan. 8; supplementary book of authorities to Jan. 20, Reg
Granted
2003-02-17 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
2003-02-17 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2003-01-27 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2003-01-27 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-01-27 Motion to extend time, to file Factum and Suppl. Rec. to Jan. 6; Appendices to Jan. 8 and Suppl. Authorities to Jan. 20/03, Completed on: 2003-01-27 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-20 Correspondence received from, confirming Sean Giovannetti at Hewitts is the Ottawa agent (by fax) Inspector David Jones
2003-01-20 Appellant's book of authorities, (SUPPLEMENTARY), Completed on: 2003-01-20 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-20 Reply to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), D. Butcher undated (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-01-20 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-13 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), from/de Burke-Robertson dated/datée 13-01-03, Completed on: 2003-01-13 Attorney General of British Columbia
2003-01-10 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), from/de Gowlings dated/datée 09-01-03 (joint), Completed on: 2003-01-10 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-01-10 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from/de Gowlings dated/datée 09-01-03, Completed on: 2003-01-10 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-01-08 Supplemental document, Appendices to appellant's factum / Appendices au mémoire de l'appelant Inspector David Jones
2003-01-06 Correspondence received from, R. Peck dated Jan. 6, 2003 (fax copy) re: will seek an order adjourning the hearing of this appeal (original received on Jan. 8, 2003) Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2003-01-06 Appellant's record, (SUPPLEMENTAL / SUPPLÉMENTAIRE - 1 vol. p. 683 - 738 - 26 copies), Completed on: 2003-01-27 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-06 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-27 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-06 Motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with extension of time/joint avec la prorogation de délai), Completed on: 2003-01-06 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-06 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to state const. questions to Jan. 6, 2003/pour produire la requête pour formuler des questions constitutionnelles au 6-1-03, Completed on: 2003-01-06 Inspector David Jones
2003-01-03 Appeal hearing tentative date, 2003-10-09
2002-12-17 Order on motion to extend time
2002-12-11 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the appellant's factum to January 3, 2003.
Granted
2002-12-11 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2002-12-10 Appellant's record, Vol. I - III, Completed on: 2002-12-10 Inspector David Jones
2002-12-10 Appellant's book of authorities, Vol. I - III (14 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-10 Inspector David Jones
2002-12-10 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Jan. 3, 2003/pour produire le factum au 3-01-03, Completed on: 2002-12-10 Inspector David Jones
2002-11-08 Order on motion to extend time
2002-11-06 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the appellant's record, factum and book of authorities to December 10, 2002.
Granted
2002-11-06 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2002-11-01 Motion to extend time, to file the record, authorities, factum to Dec. 10, 2002, Completed on: 2002-11-01 Inspector David Jones
2002-10-25 Correspondence received from, (by fax) David G. Butcher, dated Oct. 25; re: will file an extension of time till Dec. 10 Inspector David Jones
2002-10-23 Correspondence received from, (fax) from Nick Hopewell re:will be applying for an extension of time to file factum and record Inspector David Jones
2002-09-23 Order on motion to state a constitutional question, (by the Chief Justice)
2002-09-23 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
Dismissed
2002-09-18 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
2002-08-26 Reply to the motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 2002-08-26 Inspector David Jones
2002-08-15 Correspondence received from, P. Barclay dated Aug. 9/02 (by fax) re: will consent to late filing of Appellant's material Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2002-08-15 Correspondence received from, D. G. Butcher dated Aug. 15/02 (by fax) re: factum and record to be filed this week with extension of time Inspector David Jones
2002-08-15 Correspondence received from, N. Hopewell dated Aug. 15/02 (by fax) re: to confirm response on constitutional issue will be filed Aug. 19/02 Inspector David Jones
2002-07-18 General proceeding, (notice of discontinuance of his part of the appeal)(proof of service received July 18, 2002) Inspector Kenneth Doern
2002-07-11 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY BASTARACHE J.)
2002-07-11 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, by IRENE MacINNES.
Dismissed
2002-07-11 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ba
2002-07-08 Correspondence received from, K.W. Ball dated July 5/02 (by fax) re: Inspector Doern has no further role in the Appeal cc: to all parties Inspector Kenneth Doern
2002-06-20 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), from R.E. Houston, Q.C. dated June 20/02 (1 copy), Completed on: 2002-06-20 Attorney General of British Columbia
2002-06-20 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Gowlings dated June 20/02 (joint with response to Constitutional Question - 1 copy), Completed on: 2002-06-20 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2002-06-20 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), from Gowlings dated June 20/02 - joint with response to motion to intervene (1 copy), Completed on: 2002-06-20 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2002-06-14 Motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 2002-06-14 Inspector David Jones
2002-06-10 Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2002-06-10 Irene MacInnes
2002-04-12 Notice of appeal, (sec. dep. no. 2610), Completed on: 2002-04-12 Inspector Kenneth Doern
2002-03-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: filing timetable / tentative hearing date (Jan. 23/03)
2002-03-15 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2002-03-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted
2002-02-04 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD Ba Bi
2002-01-22 Correspondence received from, Mr. Doern dated January 21, 02 enclosing TC and C/A orders. Inspector Kenneth Doern
2001-12-12 Correspondence received from, from Mr. Nick Hopewell, dated Dec. 12/01 enclosing TC/order and informing that CA/order will be forwarded as soon as received. (by fax - original rec'd Dec. 17/01) Inspector Kenneth Doern
2001-10-29 Supplemental document, book form - (3 pages long of argument with a copy of B.C.C.A. decision dated Oct. 3, 2001) (service and respondents' position requested) - proof of service received Nov. 21, 2001 Inspector Kenneth Doern
2001-10-29 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-29 Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner
2001-10-25 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (pursuant to s. 8 of the Const. Question Act), Completed on: 2001-10-25 Attorney General of British Columbia
2001-10-01 Application for leave to appeal, T/C (Faxed copy of Supreme Court Order rec'd. Jan 21/02) and C/A Order missing (Faxed copy of C/A Order rec'd Jan. 21/02), Completed on: 2002-01-15 Inspector Kenneth Doern

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Inspector David Jones Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner Respondent Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of New Brunswick Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Inspector David Jones

Counsel
Names
David G. Butcher
Gurprit Gill
Nick H. Hopewell
Contact information
Singleton Urquhart
1200 - 1125 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
Name
Sean R. Giovannetti
Contact information
Hewitt, Hewitt, Nesbitt, Reid
Fuller Building
Suite 604, 75 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5E7
Telephone: (613) 563-0202
FAX: (613) 563-0445

Party: Don Morrison, Police Complaint Commissioner

Counsel
Names
Richard C.C. Peck, Q.C.
Paul Barkley
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: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
George H. Copley, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor, 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8X 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: george.copley@gems4.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

Party: Attorney General of Ontario

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 of New Brunswick

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

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

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

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Lower court rulings

August 30, 2000
Supreme Court of British Columbia

L001296

Order quashing Statement of Alleged Disciplinary Default issued by Respondent; Police Act Public Hearing proceeding prohibited; Applicant's application for declaration that s.60.1(2) violated principles of natural justice allowed.

July 6, 2001
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA027697

Appeal allowed; Applicant's petition for prohibition of public hearing dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13