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30075
B.F., et al. v. Minister of Community Services, et al.
(Nova Scotia) (Civil) (By Leave)
(Publication ban in case) (Publication ban on party) (Certain information not available to the public)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-10 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2004-03-03 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2004-02-26 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Number CA202056, dated November 12, 2003, is dismissed without costs. Dismissed, without costs |
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| 2004-01-19 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ia Bi Arb | |
| 2004-01-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2004-01-09 | B.F. |
| 2004-01-08 | Order on motion to expedite the application for leave, (BY IACOBUCCI J.) | |
| 2004-01-08 |
Decision on motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, Ia, The motion to expedite the determination of the application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted |
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| 2004-01-08 | Submission of motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, Ia | |
| 2004-01-05 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (affidavit of service received on Jan. 8, 2004 - proof of delivery requested), Completed on: 2004-01-14 | Minister of Community Services |
| 2004-01-05 | Response to the motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), from W. B. Gillis dated Jan. 5, 2004 (fax copy), Completed on: 2004-01-05 | Minister of Community Services |
| 2004-01-02 | Motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-01-02 | B.F. |
| 2003-12-11 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-12-05 | Application for leave to appeal, Requested signed C/A Order and Reasons(rec'd. Dec. 15/03 by fax)(original received Dec. 31, 2003), Completed on: 2003-12-15 | B.F. |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| B.F. | Applicant | Active |
| B.W. | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Community Services | Respondent | Active |
| Mi'kmaq Family and Children's Services of Nova Scotia | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: B.F.
Counsel
P.O. Box 188
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
B0S 1A0
Telephone: (902) 532-2311
FAX: (902) 532-7488
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: mmajor@langmichener.ca
Party: B.W.
Counsel
P.O. Box 188
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
B0S 1A0
Telephone: (902) 532-2311
FAX: (902) 532-7488
Agent
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: mmajor@langmichener.ca
Party: Minister of Community Services
Counsel
P.O. Box 700
Middleton, Nova Scotia
B0S 1P0
Telephone: (902) 825-3415
FAX: (902) 825-2522
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
Party: Mi'kmaq Family and Children's Services of Nova Scotia
This party is not represented by counsel.
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Lower court rulings
Family Court of Nova Scotia
01D0052
Time limits extendedl; Applicants awarded care and custody of the children subject to general supervision of the Agency for six months; Agency ordered to provide funding
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
CA202056
Appeal allowed; Applicants' children ordered placed in permanent care and custody of Respondent Minister
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