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21759
Philip Furtney, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Ontario) (Criminal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for Ontario Re: Court records returned. | |
| 1991-10-30 | Appeal closed | |
| 1991-10-03 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1991-10-03 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-10-03 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, I.G. Whitehall, Q.C. c/o Dept. of Justice (Ott,ON) | |
| 1991-10-03 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-10-03 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-10-03 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON) | |
| 1991-09-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-09-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-09-26 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,Qc) | |
| 1991-09-26 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-09-26 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, I.G. Whitehall, Q.C. c/o Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-09-26 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So Co McL St Ia, The appeal is dismissed. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
|
| 1991-07-08 | General proceeding, transcription of appeal proceedings (169 pages) | |
| 1991-06-20 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-06-20, LaF L'HD So Co McL St Ia Decision reserved |
|
| 1991-06-20 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 21879) | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-06-19 | Book of authorities, 11 copies (joint with 21879), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-06-18 | Intervener's factum, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-06-17 | Service, 1 served copyt of factum, with service | |
| 1991-06-17 | Service, 1 served copy of factum, with service | |
| 1991-06-17 | Book of authorities, 10 copiess, vols. 1 to 5 (joint) | Philip Furtney |
| 1991-06-14 | Intervener's factum, 20 copies | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-06-14 | Service, of factum | |
| 1991-06-14 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-06-13 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-06-13 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-06-13 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-06-03 | General proceeding, to note memo from Claude Alain sent to Eugene Meehan (Re: Mr. Bolger will be advised that the hearing in Jones and Furtney begins at 10:30 a.m.) | |
| 1991-05-31 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-05-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from David M. Bolger; re: proposed schedule for 21759 and 21879 | |
| 1991-05-15 | Order on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intention of intervention, to May/10/91, with service | |
| 1991-05-10 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-05-10 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intention of intervention to May/10/91, with service, So Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1991-05-10 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-05-10, to file a notice of intention of intervention to May/10/91, with service, So | |
| 1991-05-10 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-05-10, to file a notice of intention of intervention to May/10/91, with service, So | |
| 1991-05-09 | Response to motion to extend time, for intervention of A.G. Newfoundland | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-05-09 | Response to motion to extend time, for intervention of A.G. Newfoundland | Philip Furtney |
| 1991-05-07 | Affidavit, to apply for intervention; John R. Cummings, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-05-07 | Motion to extend time, to apply for intervention, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-04-26 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-06-20 Decision reserved |
|
| 1991-04-09 | Notice of hearing, With service | Philip Furtney |
| 1991-04-02 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-04-29 | |
| 1991-03-11 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | Philip Furtney |
| 1991-03-11 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1990-11-22 | Order on motion to extend time, With service | |
| 1990-11-21 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1990-11-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Nov/16/90., LaF Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1990-11-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1990-11-16, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Nov/16/90., LaF | |
| 1990-11-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1990-11-16, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Nov/16/90., LaF | |
| 1990-11-16 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | oitgughuhgjh;ousujhbéljkhjhijhjjh |
| 1990-11-13 | Response to motion to extend time, of the Notice of intention of intervention on behalf of the A.G. Sask. | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-11-13 | Response to motion to extend time, to the notice of intention of intervention on behalf of A.G. Sask. | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-11-13 | Affidavit, of the Notice of Intention of Intervention (Eduard J. Van Bemmel) | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1990-11-13 | Motion to extend time, of the Notice of Intention of Intervention | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1990-11-13 | Appeal court record, 3 PHOTOCOPIES of the Court of Appeal Book (1 vol.) | |
| 1990-11-09 | Certified casebook, 1 copy, with service | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-11-06 | Service, of case on appeal | |
| 1990-11-06 | General proceeding, Notice of Ottawa Agents, with service | Hugh Chamney |
| 1990-10-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1990-10-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1990-10-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1990-10-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1990-10-19 | Case on appeal, 21 copies | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-10-19 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 3 copies, with service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-10-15 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1990-10-01 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-09-28 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service | |
| 1990-09-17 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (For Constitutional Questions see File or Reg's Red Bk. #7 @ p.374. Interventions by Oct/22/90., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-09-17 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-09-17, (For Constitutional Questions see File or Reg's Red Bk. #7 @ p.374. Interventions by Oct/22/90., CJ | |
| 1990-09-17 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-09-17, (For Constitutional Questions see File or Reg's Red Bk. #7 @ p.374. Interventions by Oct/22/90., CJ | |
| 1990-09-12 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-09-12 | Motion to state a constitutional question | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-09-12 | Notice of appeal, With service | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-08-07 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 1990-06-14 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1990-06-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-06-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Dunn, Gillis & O'Kane (Brampton,ON) | |
| 1990-06-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Holden, Murdoch & Finlay (Toronto,ON) | |
| 1990-06-14 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-06-14 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-06-14, W So McL | |
| 1990-06-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-06-14, W So McL | |
| 1990-02-19 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, W So McL | |
| 1990-01-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-01-11 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #16470 | Philip Furtney |
| 1990-01-11 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1990-01-11 | Philip Furtney |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Furtney, Philip | Applicant | Active |
| Furtney, Scott | Applicant | Active |
| Roy, Diane | Applicant | Active |
| Chamney, Hugh | Applicant | Active |
| Diamond Bingo Inc. (62394) | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Newfoundland | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Furtney, Philip
Counsel
T. Whiffen
J. O'Kane
TORONTO-DOMINION TOWER
PO BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E7
Telephone: (416) 361-1444
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Furtney, Scott
Counsel
TORONTO-DOMINION TOWER
PO BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E7
Telephone: (416) 361-1444
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Roy, Diane
Counsel
TORONTO-DOMINION TOWER
PO BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E7
Telephone: (416) 361-1444
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Chamney, Hugh
Counsel
41 GEORGE ST S
BRAMPTON, Ontario
L6Y 2E1
Telephone: (416) 451-6715
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Diamond Bingo Inc. (62394)
Counsel
TORONTO-DOMINION TOWER
PO BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E7
Telephone: (416) 361-1444
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
720 Bay St., 10th Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4585
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: scott.hutchison@jus.gov.on.ca
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Agent
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
9833 - 109TH ST
3RD FL
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (403) 427-5050
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4801
FAX: (613) 952-8713
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
P. Mitch McAdam
1874 Scarth St 10th Fl
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6458
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Newfoundland
Counsel
B. Gale Welsh
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Provincial Court of Ontario
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Supreme Court of Ontario
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Summary appeal allowed - acquittals set aside & new trials ordered
Court of Appeal for Ontario
821/88
Appeal dismissed
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