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29872

In the Matter of an Application Under s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code v.

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (Reference)

(Sealing order)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2005-01-04 Appeal closed
2005-01-04 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2004-12-24 Correspondence received, from M.E. Pearce (Deputy District Registrar) dated Dec. 16, 2004, requests that sealed materials be returned.
2004-07-06 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2004-06-23 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De F, The appeal from the judgment of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Number BL0318, dated July 21, 2003, heard on December 10 and 11, 2003, is dismissed, Binnie, LeBel and Fish JJ. dissenting. The order of this Court sealing the file in this case is lifted to the extent of the information disclosed in the reasons. The parties are at liberty to apply to the Court for any appropriate order regarding the disposition of any part of the file in this case that remains under seal.
The constitutional questions are answered as follows:
1. Does s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

No. LeBel and Fish JJ. find it unnecessary to answer that question.
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 Charter?
It is not necessary to answer this question.
3. Does s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code infringe the principles of judicial independence and impartiality guaranteed by s. 11(d) of the Charter?
No. LeBel and Fish JJ. find it unnecessary to answer this question.
4. 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 Charter?
It is not necessary to answer this question.
5. Does s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code infringe the principles of independence and impartiality established by the Preamble to the Constitution Act, 1867?
No. LeBel and Fish JJ. would answer yes.
Dismissed
2003-12-10 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2003-12-10 Hearing of the appeal, 2003-12-10, CJ Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De F
Judgment reserved
2003-11-26 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-12-10
Judgment reserved
2003-11-24 Correspondence received, from M.E. Pearce (Deputy District Registrar) dated Nov. 21, 2003 re: ensure sealed documents be kept in secure area and returned via bonded courier.
2003-11-20 Appeal perfected for hearing
2003-08-11 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Granted
2003-08-06 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ma Arb LeB
2003-07-25 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-07-25 In the Matter of an Application Under s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code

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Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
In the Matter of an Application Under s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code Applicant Active

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Party: In the Matter of an Application Under s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code

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Date modified: 2025-05-13