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42371

Richard Benjamin Bishop, et al. v. His Majesty the King

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2026-06-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Book Form), Motion to represent

Missing:

- Formal order with form 47 (Rec 6-5-2026)
- Proof of service , Incomplete
Richard Benjamin Bishop
2026-06-02 Book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-06-02 Richard Benjamin Bishop
2026-06-02 Supplemental document, (Book Form) Richard Benjamin Bishop
2026-06-02 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing:

- Amended version citing the correct legal provision
- Proof of service, Incomplete
Richard Benjamin Bishop
2026-05-27 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2026-02-17 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A & 23B Richard Benjamin Bishop
2026-02-05 Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Amended Arguments received 3-12-2026

Missing:

- Proof of service of all materials compliant with Rule 20 (Registry effected service 6-2-2026)
- Motion for an extension of time (Rec 6-2-2026)
- Amended notice of application citing the correct legal provision (Rec 6-5-2026)
- Federal Court judgment and orders
- Public access to information form OR Amended 23A
- Contact information for the counsel of the respondent (Moot)
- Motion to represent parties compliant with Rule15(3)(b) (Rec 6-5-2026), Incomplete, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-05)
Richard Benjamin Bishop

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bishop, Richard Benjamin Applicant Active
Community Functionality Facilitation Inc Applicant Active
BBWGMS Inc. Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Bishop, Richard Benjamin

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Community Functionality Facilitation Inc

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: BBWGMS Inc.

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: His Majesty the King

Counsel
Name
Wendy Linden
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
130 King Street, Suite 3400
P.O. Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1A9
Telephone: (416) 954-9029
FAX: (416) 973-0810
Email: wendy.linden@justice.gc.ca

Summary

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Lower court rulings

December 9, 2025
Federal Court

T-527-24

See file

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2026-06-09