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42219
H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development), et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version due on 2026-04-02) | H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia |
| 2026-03-26 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-27, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-27) | H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia |
| 2026-03-18 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23b, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-23) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development) |
| 2026-03-18 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23a, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-23) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development) |
| 2026-03-18 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-03-23) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development) |
| 2026-03-18 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-23, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-23) | His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development) |
| 2026-02-17 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2026-02-13 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-17) | H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia |
| 2026-02-13 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-17) | H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia |
| 2026-02-13 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-02-17, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-17) | H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development) | Respondent | Active |
| The Provincial Director of Child Welfare | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: H.D., an Infant, by her Litigation Guardian, The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Counsel
1119 – 808 Nelson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 682-3871
FAX: (604) 682-3704
Email: rgibbens@laxtonco.com
Agent
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families, now known as The Ministry of Children and Family Development)
Counsel
Dario Balca
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-6795
Email: nicholas.isaac@gov.bc.ca
Party: The Provincial Director of Child Welfare
Counsel
Dario Balca
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-6795
Email: nicholas.isaac@gov.bc.ca
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