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41478
His Majesty the King v. Jeffrey Reimer
(Ontario) (Criminal) (By Leave)
(Publication ban in case) (Sealing order)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2025-05-01 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2025-05-01 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2025-05-01 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the response to the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number M55255 (C69815), 2024 ONCA 588, dated July 23, 2024, is dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2025-05-01 | Decision on motion to extend time, See decision on application. | |
| 2025-03-17 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-03-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-02-14 | Supplemental document, Judgement 2025 BCCA 25, (Printed version filed on 2025-02-14) | Jeffrey Reimer |
| 2024-11-26 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Included in the certificate (on limitations to public access)), 23B | Jeffrey Reimer |
| 2024-11-26 |
Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A Amended version received 11-28-2024 |
Jeffrey Reimer |
| 2024-11-26 |
Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), SEALED & PUB-BAN Missing: Redacted version required (Rec'd 11-29-2024), Completed on: 2024-11-29, (Printed version filed on 2024-11-27) |
Jeffrey Reimer |
| 2024-11-26 | Motion to extend time, (Book Form), Completed on: 2024-11-26 | Jeffrey Reimer |
| 2024-10-02 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2024-10-01 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Included in the certificate (on limitations to public access)), 23B, (Printed version filed on 2024-10-01) | His Majesty the King |
| 2024-10-01 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2024-10-01) | His Majesty the King |
| 2024-10-01 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), SEALED, Completed on: 2024-10-01, (Printed version filed on 2024-10-01) | His Majesty the King |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Reimer, Jeffrey | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: His Majesty the King
Counsel
Dana Achtemichuk
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2S9
Telephone: (416) 326-4600
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: jamie.klukach@ontario.ca
Party: Reimer, Jeffrey
Counsel
Jessica Zita
Jason Dickson
102 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1X9
Telephone: (416) 518-7983
FAX: (416) 613-8746
Email: jlockyer@lzzdefence.ca
Agent
2600 – 160 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0211
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: matthew.estabrooks@gowlingwlg.com
Summary
Keywords
Courts — Open court principle — Publication ban — Accused’s sexual assault conviction set aside on appeal, new trial ordered — Crown bringing motion for order granting publication ban relating to Court of Appeal’s judgment and reasons — Motion dismissed — Scope of discretionary publication ban imposed by R. v. T.W.W., 2024 SCC 19 — How should appellate courts balance competing interests between complainant’s privacy and dignity and open court principle, where an appellate court orders new trial which will be subject to mandatory publication ban under Criminal Code? – Whether appellate courts should consider potential chilling effect of publication on future complainants — Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, ss. 276, 278.95
Summary
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(PUBLICATION BAN IN CASE) (SEALING ORDER)
In 2021, respondent Jeffrey Reimer was convicted of sexual assault with a weapon, unlawful confinement, and extortion. Mr. Reimer appealed the convictions.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario set aside Mr. Reimer’s convictions and ordered a new trial. The applicant, His Majesty the King, then brought a motion seeking a publication ban relating to the Court of Appeal’s decision. The motion was dismissed. On further motion, the Court of Appeal partially stayed its earlier motion decision.
Lower court rulings
Motion for order granting publication ban concerning R. v. Reimer, 2024 ONCA 519, dismissed
Motion decision partially stayed, certain redactions ordered prior to publishing
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