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29899

Reynolds John Bonneau, et al. v. Chief Dan Wilson, on his own behalf and on behalf of all members of the Okanagan Indian Band, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2004-02-03 Close file on Leave
2004-01-23 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2004-01-22 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA030075, dated May 16, 2003, is dismissed with costs to the Okanagan Indian Band.
Dismissed, with costs
2003-12-31 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ma F
2003-09-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-09-18 Attorney General of Canada
2003-09-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-09-10 Chief Dan Wilson, on his own behalf and on behalf of all members of the Okanagan Indian Band
2003-08-20 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2003-08-15 Application for leave to appeal, (Reasons for Judgment rec'd Sept. 5/03) - original proof of service rec'd Aug. 25/03, Completed on: 2003-09-08 Reynolds John Bonneau

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bonneau, Reynolds John Applicant Active
Mildred Rose Bonneau and Wallace Stephen Parker Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Chief Dan Wilson, on his own behalf and on behalf of all members of the Okanagan Indian Band Respondent Active
Attorney General of Canada Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Bonneau, Reynolds John

Counsel
Names
A.W. (Sandy) Carpenter
Cory Exner
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
350 - 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 261-5350
FAX: (403) 261-5351
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Mildred Rose Bonneau and Wallace Stephen Parker

Counsel
Name
A.W. (Sandy) Carpenter
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
350 - 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 261-5350
FAX: (403) 261-5351
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Chief Dan Wilson, on his own behalf and on behalf of all members of the Okanagan Indian Band

Counsel
Names
Robert J. M. Janes
Kerry Simmons
Contact information
Cook, Roberts
7th Floor - 1175 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 2E1
Telephone: (250) 385-1411
FAX: (250) 413-3300
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 Canada

Counsel
Names
Jane Luke
Patrick Walker
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
900-840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-0995
FAX: (604) 666-2710
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

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Lower court rulings

August 6, 2002
Supreme Court of British Columbia

L011955

Determination on point of law: right of possession in land in reserve held by an Indian dying intestate vests in the Queen for benefit of the band pursuant to s. 48(8) of the Indian Act

May 16, 2003
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA030075

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27