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42349

Jimmy J. John v. His Majesty the King

(Ontario) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2026-05-13 Letter advising parties of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED
2026-05-12 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B Jimmy J. John
2026-05-12 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Included in the application for leave to appeal), 23A Jimmy J. John
2026-05-12 Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing
TC Judgment and Orders
Proof of Service (R.20(8)(d))+affidavit commissioned , Incomplete
Jimmy J. John

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
John, Jimmy J. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
His Majesty the King Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: John, Jimmy J.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: His Majesty the King

Counsel
Names
Gavin MacDonald
Colum Mcknight
Rittu Sudhir
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
Crown Law Office - Criminal
720 Bay Street, 10 Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2S9
Telephone: (416) 326-4600
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: Gavin.MacDonald@ontario.ca

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Summary

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Lower court rulings

May 7, 2026
Court of Appeal for Ontario

COA-26-OM-0176

See File

Filed documents

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The factums of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here at least 2 weeks before the hearing unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of factums by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613-996-8666 or at 1-844-365-9662.

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The condensed books of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here upon receipt of the electronic version, 2 days prior to the scheduled appeal hearing. You may also obtain copies of condensed books by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613-996-8666 or at 1-844-365-9662.

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Date modified: 2026-05-14