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22191
Donald Victor Butler v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Manitoba) (Criminal) (As of Right)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-04 | Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application by the intervenor Women's Legal Education and Action Fund for re-hearing on the question of costs is dismissed with costs, L'Heureux-Dubé J. dissenting | |
| 1993-02-17 | All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, ON THE ISSUE OF COSTS | |
| 1993-02-17 | General proceeding, all material with respect to the motion for re-hearing on the issue of costs sent to CJ, LaF, L'H-D, So, G, Co, McL, I | |
| 1993-02-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. George A. Derwin (Winnipeg, MN) - Members of the Court will be considering LEAF's application, which will be dealt with on the basis of written submissions. | |
| 1993-02-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from George A. Derwin; re: costs for LEAF | |
| 1993-02-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from George A. Derwin; re: re-hearing of LEAF is irregular | |
| 1993-02-01 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of AUTHORITIES...REGARDING COSTS | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1993-02-01 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of SUBMISSIONS...REGARDING COSTS of L.E.A.F., with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1993-02-01 | Service, COPY OF REVISED SUBMISSION... REGARDING COSTS | |
| 1993-01-18 | General proceeding, 10 copies of REVISED SUBMISSION...REGARDING COSTS | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1993-01-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mark R. Hemingway requesting a copy of the ORDER granting leave to intervene of the CCLA. (order sent by fax on Jan. 18, 1993) | |
| 1993-01-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Code, Hunter; re: the reference of the sum of $500 as the amount Mr. Butler was seeking | |
| 1993-01-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Code, Hunter; re: requesting a response to their letter of Jan. 4/93 | |
| 1993-01-11 | General proceeding, 5 copies of factum on motion for costs, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1993-01-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Code, Hunter; re: inadvertence in the reference of the sum of $500 that Mr. Butler was seeking | |
| 1993-01-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Code, Hunter; re: would like to make further submission in respect of costs by Jan. 18/93 | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) Me Jacques Gauvin (Sainte-Foy,QC) Re: copy of letter dated Jan 04, 93 of Linda Taylor, together with copy of reply dated Jan 07, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) Me Bernard Laprade (Ottawa,ON) Re: copy of letter dated Jan 04, 93, of Linda Taylor together with copy of reply dated January 7, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) Frank A.V. Falzon, Esq., (Victoria,BC) Re: copy of letter dated Jan 04, 93, of Linda Taylor together with a copy of reply dated Jan 07, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) David Butt (Ministry of the Attorney General, Toronto,ON) Re: copy of letter dated January 04, 93, of Linda Taylor together with a copy of reply dated Jan 07, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) Loseph J. Arvay, Q.C. (Victoria, BC) Re: copy of letter dated Jan 04, 93 of Linda Taylor, together with a copy of reply dated Jan 07, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (B FAX) Robert Morrison (Dept. of Justice, Winnipeg,MN) Re: Copy of letter dated January 4, 93, of Linda Taylor, together with a copy of reply dated January 7, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) George A. Derwin (Winnipeg,MN) Re: copy of letter dated Jan 04, 93, of Linda Taylor together with a copy of reply dated Jan 07, 93. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (By Fax) Ed Van Bemmel (Gowling, Strathy, and Henderson) Ottawa,ON Re: copy of letter dated November 25, 92, of Linda Taylor together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (By FAX) Sheila Block (Toronto,ON) Re: copy of letter dated November 25, 92, of Linda Taylor, together with reply dated December 18, 92. | |
| 1993-01-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to (BY FAX) Linda Taylor (Calgary,AB) Re: written submissions with respect to costs extended to January 18, 93. | |
| 1993-01-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Code Hunter, re: requesting a response to their letter of Jan. 4/93 (by fax) | |
| 1993-01-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Code, Hunter; re: would like to make a further submission in respect of costs by Jan. 18/93 | |
| 1992-12-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from David G. Newman; re: costs has been settled as between Mr. Butler and the G.A.P. | |
| 1992-12-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Code Hunter; re: lawyer out of country until Jan. 4/93; wish to bring an application for the re-hearing on the question of costs | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bernard Laprade (Otawa,ON) Re: attached is letter of Linda A. Taylor along with reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy Henderson (Ottawa,ON) Re: letter dated November 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor, counsel for intervener LEAF, together with copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Code Hunter (Calgary,AB) Re: Further to letter dated Nov 25, 1992, the Court will consider your correspondence as an application for re- hearing on the question of costs. Any further written submissions must be served and filed no later then Dece | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from David G. Newman; re: issue of costs as been settled as between Mr. Butler and G.A.P. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to D.G. Newman (Winnipeg,MN) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Jacques Gauvin (Sainte-Foy,QC) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ed Van Bemmel (Ottawa,ON) Re: Copy of Justices Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Sheila Block (Toronto,ON) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bernard Laprade (Ottawa,ON) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91 | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Frank A.V. Falzon, Esq (Victoria,BC) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to David Butt (Toronto,ON) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C. (Victoria,BC) Re: Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Robert Morrison (Winnipeg,MN) Re: Copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated Apr 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to George A. Derwin (Winnipeg,MN) Re: copy of Justice Stevenson's Order dated April 10, 91. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Frank A.V. Falzon, Esq (Victoria,BC) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Jacques Gauvin, (Sainte-Foy,QC) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to George A. Derwin (Winnipeg,MN) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor counsel for Intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to David Butt, (Toronto,ON) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor, counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to D.G. Newman, (Winnipeg,MN) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor, counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C. (Victoria,BC) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor, counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-12-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mrs. Sheila Blok (Toronto,ON) Re: letter dated Nov 25, 92 of Linda A. Taylor, counsel for intervenor LEAF, together with a copy of reply dated Dec 18, 92. | |
| 1992-11-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Linda A. Taylor (Code Hunter) about assessment of costs of the intervention, dated Nov. 25, 1992 | |
| 1992-06-01 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-04-13 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-04-13 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Wpg,MN) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Hosuton (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bernard Laprade c/o Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Tory, Tory, DesLauriers & Binnington (Tor,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Tory, Tory, DesLauriers & Binnington (Tor,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bernard Laprade c/o Dept. of Justice (Ott,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia, The appeal is allowed and a new trial on all charges is directed. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-06-24 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (173 pages) | |
| 1991-06-06 | General proceeding, 16 copies of SUBMISSION REGARDING COSTS | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-06-06 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-06-06, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1991-06-05 | General proceeding, Certificate of Decision | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-06-05 | Service, du factum | |
| 1991-06-05 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-06-05 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 3 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1991-06-03 | Book of authorities, 10 copies supplemental, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-06-03 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1991-06-03 | General proceeding, 1 copy of certificate of decision; 1 copy of reasons for judgment of C.A. | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-05-31 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vo.s 1 to 3, with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-05-31 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-05-31 | Service, 1 copy of factum, with service | |
| 1991-05-30 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-05-30 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Erin Shaw; re: that Catharine A. Mackinnon be permitted to sit with counsel (original) | |
| 1991-05-30 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-05-30 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-05-30 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-05-29 | Service, 1 copy of factum | |
| 1991-05-29 | Service, of factum | |
| 1991-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-05-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown; re: A.G. Alberta will not be represented by counsel at the hearing; but relies upon the submissions contained in its factum | |
| 1991-05-28 | Service, 1 copy of factum, with service | |
| 1991-05-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Erin Shaw; re: request that Catharine A. Mackinnon be permitted to set at the counsel table | |
| 1991-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 22 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-05-24 | Service, copy of intervener's factum | |
| 1991-05-24 | Service, of joint book of authorities, vols. 1 to 8 | |
| 1991-05-23 | General proceeding, 10 copies of U.S. Attorney General's Commission on Pornography Final Report July 1986 vol. I & II | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-05-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Debbie Haddad; re: describing material filed (10 boxes), also to contact Karen Day when they arrive | |
| 1991-05-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copiess of vols. 1 to 8 (joint) | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-05-22 | General proceeding, CERTIFICATE OF DECISION OF Court of Appeal dated Nov. 1st,1990 | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-05-17 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-05-15 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-05-15 | Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file their factum to May/17/91, with service | |
| 1991-05-13 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve their factum (LEAF) To May/17/91, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-05-13 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-05-13, to serve their factum (LEAF) To May/17/91, So | |
| 1991-05-13 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-05-13, to serve their factum (LEAF) To May/17/91, So | |
| 1991-05-10 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the factum of LEAF | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-05-10 | Response to motion to extend time, to file a factum of LEAF (letterform) | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-05-10 | Affidavit, to file a factum to May 17\91; Linda A. Taylor | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-05-10 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to May 17\91 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-05-10 | Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-04-29 | Notice of hearing, With service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-04-26 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-06-06 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-26 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1991-04-25 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-04-24 | General proceeding, 5 boxes of exhibits | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-04-22 | Appeal court record | |
| 1991-04-22 | Certified casebook, vols. 1 and 2, with service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-04-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W.G. Burke-robertson; re: time for satellite hearing | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, St, " Factum is to be filed no later than May/10/91. Intervenant to pay additional disbursements incurred by Appellants and for costs incurred in preperation of the argument to address the added issue(s) raised by the intervention. Oral argument is permitted but limited to 10 minutes." Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, St, " G.A.P. will have no right to oral argument and their factum is to be filed on or before May/10/91 Intervenant to pay additionnal disbursements incurred by Appellants and for costs incurred in preperation of argument to address the added issue(s) raised by the intervention". Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene., St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-04-10, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene., St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-04-10, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene., St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene, with service, St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-04-10, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene, with service, St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-04-10, to serve and file a motion for leave to intervene, with service, St | |
| 1991-04-09 | Notice of hearing, With service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, re: takes no position to the application of L.E.A.F. | |
| 1991-04-08 | Affidavit, of George A. Derwin, with service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-04-05 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-04-29 | |
| 1991-03-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Houston, Q.C.: re: takes no position with the intervention of L.E.A.F. | |
| 1991-03-21 | Affidavit, 2 copies, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-03-21 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-03-21 | Affidavit, for leave to intervene (2 copies), with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-03-21 | Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (2 copies), with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-03-20 | Service, of Notice of motion to extend time to intervene and Affidavit in support | |
| 1991-03-12 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Carolyn Keith, with service | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-03-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-03-12 | Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Carolyn Keith, with service | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-03-12 | Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, with service | G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. |
| 1991-03-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Houston, re: supports the motion for intervention of G.A.P. | |
| 1991-03-12 | Service, of Case on appeal | |
| 1991-03-11 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-03-06 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (joint order with CCLA), with service | |
| 1991-03-06 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (joint order with MARL), with service | |
| 1991-02-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and to present oral argument of 15 minutes.(joint motion with MARL I06), G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-02-28 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-02-28, to file a factum and to present oral argument of 15 minutes.(joint motion with MARL I06), G | |
| 1991-02-28 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-02-28, to file a factum and to present oral argument of 15 minutes.(joint motion with MARL I06), G | |
| 1991-02-26 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-02-25 | Motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies (joint with I05), with service | Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties |
| 1991-02-25 | Motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies (joint with I06), with service | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-02-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Houston, re: takes no position with respect to the intervention of Canadian Civil Liberties Association | |
| 1991-02-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-02-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies, with service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-02-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-02-21 | Case on appeal, 20 copies of vols 1 and 2 | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-02-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-02-18 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-02-14 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-02-14 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1991-02-05 | Service, 1 copy of Notice of Appeal, with service | |
| 1991-02-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, " In view of the consent of the appellant and the position taken by the respondent, the application is granted notwitstanding that the applicants material is virtually silent on the question: " What is the appellants' case about ". The intervevor will be permitted to file a factum and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-02-04 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-02-04, So | |
| 1991-02-04 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-02-04, So | |
| 1991-01-31 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-01-30 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service | |
| 1991-01-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Associatio n | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-01-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Erin Shaw, re: intention of the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund to seek leave to intervene in this case. | |
| 1991-01-23 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, ("For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @ p.48. Interventions by Feb/25/91., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-01-23 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-01-23, ("For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @ p.48. Interventions by Feb/25/91., CJ | |
| 1991-01-23 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-01-23, ("For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @ p.48. Interventions by Feb/25/91., CJ | |
| 1991-01-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C., re: takes no positio n to the motion on behalf of B.C. Civil Liberties Association | |
| 1991-01-16 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-01-16 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1991-01-16 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-01-16 | Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1990-12-21 | Affidavit, Philip L. Bryden, with service | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1990-12-21 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1990-11-22 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #18499 | Donald Victor Butler |
| 1990-11-22 | Notice of appeal | Donald Victor Butler |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Butler, Donald Victor | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc. | Intervener | Active |
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Butler, Donald Victor
Counsel
George A. Derwin
Chapman, Goddard, Kagan
1864 PORTAGE AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3J 0H2
Telephone: (204) 888-7973
FAX: (204) 832-3461
1864 PORTAGE AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3J 0H2
Telephone: (204) 888-7973
FAX: (204) 832-3461
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur 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: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Robert H. Morrison, Q.C.
V.E. Toews
V.E. Toews
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 Broadway Avenue
5th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2852
FAX: (204) 945-1260
Email: rmorrison@gov.mb.ca
405 Broadway Avenue
5th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2852
FAX: (204) 945-1260
Email: rmorrison@gov.mb.ca
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: British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Arvay Finlay
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
David B. Butt
Attorney General for Ontario
361 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 327-5949
FAX: (416) 327-6056
361 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 327-5949
FAX: (416) 327-6056
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 British Columbia
Counsel
Frank A.V. Falzon
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 Broughton Street
5th Floor
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 356-8868
FAX: (604) 356-9154
609 Broughton Street
5th Floor
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 356-8868
FAX: (604) 356-9154
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Bernard Laprade
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284, rue Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4761
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Department of Justice
284, rue Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4761
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Sheila Block
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 Aetna Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
3000 Aetna Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Party: Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties
Counsel
Sheila Block
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binningnton
3000 Aetna Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
3000 Aetna Tower
PO Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-0040
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur 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: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Jacques Gauvin
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
5e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-4090
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
5e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-4090
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: G.A.P. (Group Against Pornography) Inc.
Counsel
D.G. Newman
Pitblado & Hoskin
1900 - 360 MAIN ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z3
Telephone: (204) 942-0391
1900 - 360 MAIN ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3Z3
Telephone: (204) 942-0391
Agent
Patricia J. Wilson
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
Counsel
Linda A. Taylor
Kathleen E. Mahoney
Kathleen E. Mahoney
Code Hunter Wittmann
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
SCOTIA CENTRE
1200 - 700, 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Dougald E. Brown
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca
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August 25, 1989
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba
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Possession of obscene matter for the purposes of sale or distribution
March 2, 1990
Court of Appeal of Manitoba
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Court of Appeal of Manitoba
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Appeal allowed (See file)
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