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22173
Attorney General of Quebec v. Edwin Pearson
(Quebec) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-05 | Appeal closed | |
| 1993-07-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé à la Cour d'appel du Québec, incluant leur dossier | |
| 1993-01-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1993-01-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, The Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1993-01-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1993-01-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume, Aubry & Associés (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-12-30 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Quebec (Montreal) | |
| 1992-11-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Christian Desrosiers; re: COSTS (distributed to CJ 92/12/04) | |
| 1992-11-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Christian Desrosiers; re: COSTS | |
| 1992-11-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume, Aubry & Associés (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-11-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-11-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, The Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-11-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-11-19 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G McL Ia, The appeal is allowed, La Forest and McLachlin JJ. dissenting. The application for habeas corpus is dismissed. (Revised December 11, 1992, with costs to the Respondent) Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-09-04 | General proceeding, (To Note) memo from Claude E. Alain re: letter dated September 1st, 1992 of Christian Desrosiers sent up to Justices La LaF L'HD So G McL I. | |
| 1992-09-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Christian Desrosiers with attachment: Pretrial Detention and Punishment | |
| 1992-07-14 | General proceeding, memo from Claude E. Alain re: letter dated July 10 1992 from Mr. Robert Marchi, solicitor for the appellant and a copy of "Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate", sent up to Chief Justice Lamer. (c.c. Registry) | |
| 1992-07-13 | General proceeding, to note letter of Robert Marchi dated July 10, 1992 and a copy of "Report of the Committee of the Judiciary United States Senate" | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-06-15 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (86 pages) | |
| 1992-05-29 | Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file its factum | |
| 1992-05-28 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1992-05-28, CJ LaF L'HD So G McL Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1992-05-27 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the intervener's factum to May\25\1992, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-05-27 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-05-27, to serve and file the intervener's factum to May\25\1992, McL | |
| 1992-05-27 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-05-27, to serve and file the intervener's factum to May\25\1992, McL | |
| 1992-05-26 | Proof of service, of intervener's A.G. Sask. factum on appellant and respondent | |
| 1992-05-26 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Saskatchewan factum to May 25, 1992 | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-05-26 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Saskatchewan factum to May 25, 1992 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-05-26 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum (of Graeme G. Mitchell) | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1992-05-26 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum to May 25, 1992 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1992-05-26 | Certified casebook | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-05-26 | Appeal court record, 1 box | |
| 1992-05-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Noel, Berthiaume; re: Me Christian Desrosiers will be at the hearing | |
| 1992-05-25 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies (extension of time requested), avec signification | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1992-05-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J.A. Ramsay; re: will take 15 mins. for his submissions | |
| 1992-05-25 | Proof of service, of books of authorities | |
| 1992-05-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Robert Marchi; re: will take 1 hour for his submissions | |
| 1992-05-22 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file its factum to May\21\1992,, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-05-22 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-05-22, to serve and file its factum to May\21\1992,, McL | |
| 1992-05-22 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-05-22, to serve and file its factum to May\21\1992,, McL | |
| 1992-05-22 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file its factum to May\14\1992, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-05-22 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-05-22, to serve and file its factum to May\14\1992, McL | |
| 1992-05-22 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-05-22, to serve and file its factum to May\14\1992, McL | |
| 1992-05-22 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-05-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Bernard Laprade; re: Jacques Malboeur will take 15 mins. for his submission | |
| 1992-05-21 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Ontario factum to May 14, 1992 | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-05-21 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Ontario factum to May 14, 1992 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-05-21 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to May 14, 1992 (of James Alexander Ramsay) | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 1992-05-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to May 14, 1992 | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 1992-05-21 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1992-05-21 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Canada factum to May 21, 1992 | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-05-21 | Response to motion to extend time, to file A.G. Canada factum to May 21, 1992 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-05-21 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum (of Bernard Laprade), avec signification | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1992-05-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to May 21, 1992, avec signification | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1992-05-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Christian Desrosiers; re: that he will be 1 hour for his submissions | |
| 1992-05-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Robert Marci; re: he will take 1 hour for his submissions | |
| 1992-05-15 | Notice of withdrawal, Avec signification | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1992-05-14 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, avec signification | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 1992-05-08 | Service, of intervener's factum (joint with 22404) | |
| 1992-05-07 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 22404), avec signification | Criminal Lawyer's Association |
| 1992-04-21 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1992-05-28 Decision reserved |
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| 1992-04-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to file written submissions, and oral submissions if requested by the panel hearing the appeal,, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-04-21, and to file written submissions, and oral submissions if requested by the panel hearing the appeal,, Ia | |
| 1992-04-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-04-21, and to file written submissions, and oral submissions if requested by the panel hearing the appeal,, Ia | |
| 1992-04-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene to Apr\21\1992, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-21 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-04-21, for leave to intervene to Apr\21\1992, Ia | |
| 1992-04-21 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-04-21, for leave to intervene to Apr\21\1992, Ia | |
| 1992-04-16 | Motion for leave to intervene | Criminal Lawyer's Association |
| 1992-04-16 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the a notice of motion for leave to intervene | Criminal Lawyer's Association |
| 1992-04-15 | Affidavit, Bruce Duncan | Criminal Lawyer's Association |
| 1992-04-15 | Affidavit, to serve and file the notice of motion for leave to intervene; Bruce Duncan | Criminal Lawyer's Association |
| 1992-04-09 | Proof of service, du mémoire de l'intimé et de la preuve documentair e | |
| 1992-04-08 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1992-04-08 | Proof of service, de la preuve documentaire | |
| 1992-04-07 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-04-07 |
General proceeding, to note 10 copies of PREUVE DOCUMENTAIRE (New Evidence) < |
Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-04-07 | Notice of hearing, 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-04-07 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1992-04-27 | |
| 1992-03-12 | Service, of factum | |
| 1992-03-12 | Proof of service, de la requête pour la présentation d'une preuve documentaire | |
| 1992-03-12 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1992-03-10 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-03-10 |
Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-03-10 | Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1992-03-10, Co | |
| 1992-03-10 | Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1992-03-10, Co | |
| 1992-03-05 | Motion to adduce new evidence, PREUVE DOCUMENTAIRE 1 original copy (joint with 22404) | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-03-05 | Response to the motion to adduce new evidence | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-03-05 | Affidavit, of Christian Desrosiers | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-03-05 | Motion to adduce new evidence | Edwin Pearson |
| 1992-02-20 | Certified casebook, *entered in error*, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1992-02-20 | Case on appeal, 23 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-05-22 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1991-05-10 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-05-09 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-05-09 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1991-04-26 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 1991-04-22 | Service, de l'avis de questions constitutionnelles | |
| 1991-04-19 | Notice of constitutional question(s), 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-16 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1991-04-09 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, "For Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.90. Notices of intention of intrevention should be filed by May/10/91., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-09 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-04-09, "For Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.90. Notices of intention of intrevention should be filed by May/10/91., CJ | |
| 1991-04-09 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-04-09, "For Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.90. Notices of intention of intrevention should be filed by May/10/91., CJ | |
| 1991-04-08 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-08 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-04-08, CJ | |
| 1991-04-08 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-04-08, CJ | |
| 1991-04-04 | Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies, avec signification | Edwin Pearson |
| 1991-04-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Christian Desrosiers adressée au Juge en chef Lamer; objet: arguments au soutien de la requête aux fins de formuler une questions constitutionnelle | |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-02 | Notice of appeal, 2 copies, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-03-15 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1991-03-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Me Robert Marchi, a/s Procureur général du Québec (Mtl,QC) | |
| 1991-03-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1991-03-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Le Procureur général du Canada (Mtl,QC) | |
| 1991-03-14 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD G Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-03-14 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1991-03-14, L'HD G Ia | |
| 1991-03-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1991-03-14, L'HD G Ia | |
| 1991-01-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G I | |
| 1990-11-28 | Correspondence received from, from R. Marchi, objet: reply | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-11-22 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, avec signification | Edwin Pearson |
| 1990-11-08 | $30.00 filing fee, on Federal Dept of Justice account | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-11-08 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, avec signification, Completed on: 1990-11-08 | Attorney General of Quebec |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Quebec | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson, Edwin | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
| Criminal Lawyer's Association | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Other | Active |
Counsel
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Robert Marchi
Procureur général du Canada
200 BOUL RENÉ-LÉVESQUE O
9e ÉTAGE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Z 1X4
Telephone: (514) 283-8743
FAX: (514) 283-1086
200 BOUL RENÉ-LÉVESQUE O
9e ÉTAGE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Z 1X4
Telephone: (514) 283-8743
FAX: (514) 283-1086
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Pearson, Edwin
Counsel
Christian Desrosiers
Desrosiers, Groulx, Turcotte
500 - 303 RUE ST-SULPICE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Y 3W2
Telephone: (514) 287-9284
FAX: (514) 287-9792
500 - 303 RUE ST-SULPICE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Y 3W2
Telephone: (514) 287-9284
FAX: (514) 287-9792
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of Ontario
Counsel
James A. Ramsay
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
10TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4636
FAX: (416) 326-4656
720 BAY ST
10TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4636
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Jacques Malboeuf, c.r.
Procureur général du Canada
200 BOUL RENÉ-LÉVESQUE O
9e ÉTAGE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Z 1X4
Telephone: (514) 283-2375
FAX: (514) 283-1086
200 BOUL RENÉ-LÉVESQUE O
9e ÉTAGE
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Z 1X4
Telephone: (514) 283-2375
FAX: (514) 283-1086
Agent
Robert Frater
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Darryl Bogdasavich, Q.C.
John Thompson Irvine
John Thompson Irvine
Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1874 SCARTH ST
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6307
1874 SCARTH ST
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6307
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Criminal Lawyer's Association
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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Lower court rulings
September 10, 1990
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-10-000458-891
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-10-000458-891
Appel de l'intimé accueilli et émission d'un bref d'habeas corpus ordonné
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