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26100

Brian Arp v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1999-06-09 Appeal closed
1999-01-26 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1999-01-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
1999-01-06 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
1998-12-03 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
1998-11-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1998-07-10 General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the justices (67 pages)
1998-06-18 Hearing of the appeal, 1998-06-18, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Decision reserved
1998-06-11 Book of authorities, 12 copies vol. I & II, Completed on: 1998-06-11 Attorney General of Canada
1998-06-11 Proof of service, of the factum and authorities, with service
1998-06-10 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-10 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-06-09 Notice of appearance, (S. Ronald Fainstein, Q.C. and Chantal Proulx) Attorney General of Canada
1998-06-02 Book of authorities, 13 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-02 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-06-02 Service, copy of the intervener's factum
1998-06-01 Book of authorities, 12 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-01 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-28 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1998-05-28 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-05-26 Order on motion for leave to intervene, BY FILING A FACTUM ONLY
1998-05-22 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1998-05-15 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-15 Attorney General of Canada
1998-05-13 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to May 7/98, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-05-13 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-05-13, to file their factum to May 7/98, Reg
1998-05-13 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-05-13, to file their factum to May 7/98, Reg
1998-05-07 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-07 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-07 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #30571 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-07 Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum to May 7/98 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-07 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to May 7/98, Completed on: 1998-05-07 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-06 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-05-06 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-05-06, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-05-06 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-05-06, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-05-06 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-05-06 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-05-06, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ma
1998-05-06 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-05-06, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ma
1998-04-30 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Gowling, Strathy re: intervention by A. G. Ontario, Completed on: 1998-04-30 Brian Arp
1998-04-28 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30510 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-04-28 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint motion) - 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-04-28 Affidavit, of Jamie Klukach - 2 copies, with service Attorney General for Ontario
1998-04-28 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to extend the time) - 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-28 Attorney General for Ontario
1998-04-27 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-04-27 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-04-27, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-04-27 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-04-27, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-04-27 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene and file a 20 PAGE FACTUM ONLY is granted, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-04-27 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-04-27, The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene and file a 20 PAGE FACTUM ONLY is granted, Ma
1998-04-27 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-04-27, The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene and file a 20 PAGE FACTUM ONLY is granted, Ma
1998-04-23 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, on behalf of the A.G. Alberta (letterform from V.J. MacKinnon - by fax), Completed on: 1998-04-23 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-04-23 Notice of hearing, With service Brian Arp
1998-04-23 Affidavit, of Arnold Schlayer, with service Attorney General of Alberta
1998-04-23 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30487 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-04-23 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to intervene), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-23 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-04-23 Motion to extend time, (to file the motion to intervene), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-23 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-04-21 Book of authorities, 10 copies (2 additional copies requested - EVB), Completed on: 1998-04-21 Brian Arp
1998-04-15 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-06-18
Decision reserved
1998-03-25 Appeal court record, (1 envelope)
1998-03-23 Proof of service, upon the A.G.'s of the factum (2 copies)
1998-03-20 Order on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (1 ORDER JOINT WITH A056)
1998-03-20 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (1 ORDER JOINT WITH A275)
1998-03-18 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-18 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-18, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, Ma
1998-03-18 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-03-18, factum is limited to 25 pages and oral argument to 20 minutes, Ma
1998-03-18 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Ma
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-03-18, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-03-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-18, for leave to intervene, Ma
1998-03-18 Response to motion to extend time, for leave to intervene by the Attorney General of Canada, Completed on: 1998-03-18 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-03-18 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Attorney General of Canada, Completed on: 1998-03-18 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-03-11 Decision on motion for directions, CJ, regarding service of C. of A. judgment & factum on all A.G.'s. 1. The judgment of the B.C. Court of Appeal, the appellant's factum and the respondent's factum, when it is completed, should be served upon the Attorneys General so that they might have an opportunity to intervene; 2. The hearing of the appeal will proceed as scheduled on June 19/98
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-11 Hearing of motion for directions, 1998-03-11, CJ
1998-03-11 Submission of motion for directions, 1998-03-11, CJ
1998-03-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: does not object the A.G. Canada intervenes in this appeal by filing a 25 page factum and 20 minute oral argument
1998-03-06 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, (deducted from Justice account) Attorney General of Canada
1998-03-06 Affidavit, 2 copies; Spencer Ronald Fainstein, with service Attorney General of Canada
1998-03-06 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-06 Attorney General of Canada
1998-03-06 Affidavit, for leave to intervene; 2 copies; Spencer Ronald Fainstein, with service Attorney General of Canada
1998-03-06 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene; 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-06 Attorney General of Canada
1998-03-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to M. Larmour, letter dated March 2, 1998 (fax copy) re: the respondent takes no position with respect to the motion for directions
1998-03-02 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-04-27
1998-02-19 Motion for directions, 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-02-19 Brian Arp
1998-02-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Feb. 13/98 from Gowlings to confirm would like to proceed as early as possible in the April term
1998-02-13 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum admitted on Feb. 11/98
1998-02-10 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1998-02-10 Brian Arp
1998-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Dept. of Justice of B.C. (Prince George, BC) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books by A. Roland
1998-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gil David McKinnon, Q.C. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books by A. Roland
1997-12-12 Proof of service, of the case on appeal (4 volumes) (service admitted on Dec. 11, 1997)
1997-11-28 Certified casebook, vol. I to IV Brian Arp
1997-11-28 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to IV Brian Arp
1997-11-05 Order granting leave to appeal
1997-10-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gil D. McKinnon (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32 (FAXED ON NOV. 12/97)
1997-10-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of British Columbia (Prince George, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-10-24 Order granting leave to appeal
1997-10-23 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1997-10-23 Brian Arp
1997-10-20 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-20 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-10-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-08-29 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1997-10-16, CJ Co McL
1997-08-29 General proceeding, 5 copies of page 11 missing in the respondent's memorandum (to be inserted) Her Majesty the Queen
1997-08-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-08-05 Her Majesty the Queen
1997-06-25 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #34388 Brian Arp
1997-06-25 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies vol 1 and 2, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-25 Brian Arp

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Arp, Brian Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Arp, Brian

Counsel
Name
Gil D. McKinnon, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
1900 - 1040 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 661-1022
FAX: (604) 689-5177
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
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
Name
Oleh S. Kuzma
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
250 George St
Prince George, British Columbia
V2L 5S2
Telephone: (250) 614-2601
FAX: (250) 061-4264
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
S. Ronald Fainstein, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4760
FAX: (613) 957-8412
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Arnold Schlayer
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th St
3rd Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-5402
FAX: (780) 422-1106
Email: arnold.schlayer@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Name
Jamie C. Klukach
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4588
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Summary

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Lower court rulings

March 25, 1995
Supreme Court of British Columbia

27932

Convictions of first degree murder (2 counts)

May 22, 1997
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA020255

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13