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29213

In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island, et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, et al.

(Prince Edward Island) (Criminal) (As of Right)

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)
2003-04-23 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2003-03-18 Appeal closed
2003-03-12 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2003-03-11 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, Appeal Division, Number S1-AD-0923, dated April 24, 2002, was heard this day and the following judgment was rendered:
The Chief Justice (orally) — It will not be necessary to hear from the respondents or the interveners. The Court would dismiss the appeal, substantially for the reasons of the Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island. The appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed
2003-03-11 Supplemental document, "Criminal Code excerpts" given in Court at the hearing of the appeal In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2003-03-11 Hearing of the appeal, 2003-03-11, (V030), CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De
Judgment rendered
2003-03-11 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2003-03-10 Respondent's condensed book Attorney General of Canada
2003-03-06 Appellant's condensed book, 14 copies In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2003-03-05 Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Feb. 4, 2003, Completed on: 2003-03-05 Attorney General of Ontario
2003-03-03 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), from Justice dated March 3, 2003 (fax copy) Attorney General of Canada
2003-02-11 Notice of appearance Attorney General of Quebec
2003-02-06 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ia, UPON APPLICATION by the Attorney General of Ontario for leave to intervene in the above appeal and pursuant to the order of November 13, 2002;
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Attorney General of Ontario is granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes in total at the hearing of the appeal.

À LA SUITE DE LA DEMANDE du Procureur général du Québec visant à obtenir l'autorisation d'intervenir dans l'appel susmentionné et suite à l'ordonnance du 2 décembre 2002;
LA COUR accorde au Procureur général du Québec l'autorisation de présenter une plaidoirie orale dont la durée ne pourra dépasser quinze (15) minutes au total lors de l'audition de l'appel.
Granted
2003-02-05 Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument, (BY CHIEF JUSTICE)
2003-02-05 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, filed by Earth Fund and the A.G. P.E.I., CJ
Dismissed
2003-02-04 Book of authorities, Incomplete Attorney General of Ontario
2003-02-03 Intervener's factum, Incomplete Attorney General of Ontario
2003-01-30 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, CJ
2003-01-23 Notice of hearing In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2003-01-20 Notice of appearance Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2003-01-16 Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, (Letter Form), letter from Michael L. Phelan dated 01/16/03, Completed on: 2003-01-21 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2003-01-10 Notice of change of counsel, from / de Mark Ledwell - McInnes Cooper to / à Michael L. Phelan - Ogilvy Renault counsel for the respondents / avocat pour les intimées, Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, et al Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2003-01-08 Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, (Letter Form), from/de R. Frater dated/datée 8-1-03 (fax copy/télécopieur), Completed on: 2003-01-08 Attorney General of Canada
2002-12-30 Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, (Letter Form), C. Wedge dated/datée 19-12-02, Completed on: 2002-12-30 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-12-23 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-03-11
Judgment rendered
2002-12-20 Respondent's book of authorities, (13 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-20 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-12-20 Respondent's factum, (25 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-20 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-12-19 Book of authorities, (14 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-19 Attorney General of Quebec
2002-12-19 Intervener's factum, (25 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-19 Attorney General of Quebec
2002-12-17 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, for an additional 30 minutes / pour 30 minutes additionnelles, Completed on: 2002-12-17 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-12-02 Order on motion for leave to intervene
2002-12-02 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ia,
The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant ATTORNEY GENERAL OF QUÉBEC is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length.

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.

The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record
of the parties.

Pursuant to Rule 59 (1)(a) the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention.
Granted
2002-12-02 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ia
2002-11-19 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-11-19 Attorney General of Canada
2002-11-19 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2002-11-19 Attorney General of Canada
2002-11-14 Order on motion to extend time
2002-11-13 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from R. Frater dated Nov. 13, 2002 (fax copy) re: intervention by A.G. Ontario, Completed on: 2002-11-13 Attorney General of Canada
2002-11-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY IACOBUCCI J.)
2002-11-13 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ia, The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ONTARIO is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length.

The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the intervener.

The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record
of the parties.

Pursuant to Rule 59 (1)(a) the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention.

Granted
2002-11-13 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ia
2002-11-13 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-01-13
2002-11-12 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the respondents Interprovincial Lottery Corporation et al. to December 20, 2002.
Granted
2002-11-12 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2002-11-06 Response to motion to extend time, (consent) to file their factum & Authorities to Dec. 20/02, Completed on: 2002-11-06 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-10-31 Order on motion to add or substitute parties
2002-10-29 Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Dec. 20, 2002, Completed on: 2002-10-29 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-10-25 Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, Reg, The motion on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada to be added as a party respondent.
Granted
2002-10-25 Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, Reg, The motion on behalf of the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation et al. to be added as party respondents.
Granted
2002-10-25 Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, Reg
2002-10-11 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, to Interprovincial Lottery Corp., et al, Completed on: 2002-10-11 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-10-11 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, to A.G. of Canada motion, Completed on: 2002-10-11 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-10-10 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, consenting re: motion by A.G. Canada, Completed on: 2002-10-10 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-10-10 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, (consenting) re: motion by Inerprovincial Lottery Corp., Completed on: 2002-10-10 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-10-09 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, (Letter Form), from M.L. Phelan dated Oct. 9/02 (by fax) to A.G. of Canada's Motion, Completed on: 2002-10-09 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-09-27 Motion to add or substitute parties, adding the Attorney General of Canada as respondent, Completed on: 2002-09-27 Attorney General of Canada
2002-09-26 Motion to add or substitute parties, to be added as Party Respondents or, alternatively, to intervene in the appeal - Memorandum attached (amended Notice of Motion replacing Notice file Aug. 26/02), Completed on: 2002-09-26 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-09-24 Appellant's book of authorities, vol. I & II, Completed on: 2002-09-24 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-09-24 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-09-25 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-09-18 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-09-18 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-09-18 Appellant's record, Completed on: 2002-09-18 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-09-18 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-09-18 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-08-29 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, re: intervention by A.G. Quebec, Completed on: 2002-08-29 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-08-29 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, re: intervention by Interprovincial Lottery Corp. et al, Completed on: 2002-08-29 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-08-26 Motion for leave to intervene, (book form) SEE AMENDED MOTION filed Sept. 26/02 (Motion to be added as party Respondents), Completed on: 2002-08-26 Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-08-23 Motion for leave to intervene, 1 copie, Completed on: 2002-08-23 Attorney General of Quebec
2002-08-23 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, re: intervention by A.G. Canada, Completed on: 2002-08-23 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island
2002-08-22 Motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2002-08-22 Attorney General of Ontario
2002-08-19 Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2002-08-19 Attorney General of Canada
2002-06-20 Appeal court record, (1 box)
2002-06-19 Notice of change of counsel, (from E. Rossiter to M. Edwardh) In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-06-07 Correspondence received from, M. Phelan dated June 7, 2002 (fax copy) re: Mr. Phelan is a co-counsel for the parties along with Mark Ledwell Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation
2002-06-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: filing timetable / tentative hearing date (Mar. 11/03)
2002-05-24 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2002-07-16 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund
2002-05-24 Notice of appeal, (reasons for judgment included)(also, document entitled "Questions - statement of facts" filed in the C.A. included - book form) - proof of service received May 30, 2002, Completed on: 2002-05-24 In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island Appellant Active
In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Respondent Active
Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Attorney General for the Province of Prince Edward Island

Counsel
Names
Cyndria L. Wedge
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
95 Rochford Street, 4th Floor South
P. O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-5085
FAX: (902) 368-4563
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: In the matter of Earth Future Lottery: Earth Fund

Counsel
Names
Marlys A. Edwardh
Richard Litkowski
Marshall Pollock, Q.C.
Contact information
Ruby & Edwardh
11 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B2
Telephone: (416) 964-9664
FAX: (416) 964-8305
Email: edwardh@ruby-edwardh.com
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Loto-Québec, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation

Counsel
Names
Michael L. Phelan
D. Michael Brown
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Names
Robert W. Hubbard
Paul B. Adams
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Exchange Tower - P.O. Box 36
3400 - 130 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9042
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: robert.hubbard@jus.gov.on.ca
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
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

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Pierre Lapointe
Joanne Marceau
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église - 9e étage
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 643-5412
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com

Party: Attorney General of Ontario

Counsel
Name
Scott C. Hutchison
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay St., 10th Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4585
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: scott.hutchison@jus.gov.on.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

April 24, 2002
Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, Appeal Division

S1-AD-0923

Opinion stated that proposed lottery scheme contrary to the gaming provisions of the criminal code

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13