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27852

Her Majesty the Queen v. Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors, et al.

(Alberta) (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)
2002-11-04 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2002-09-23 Appeal closed
2002-09-17 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2002-09-12 Judgment on the appeal rendered, (joint reasons with 28144 and 28385), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, (L'Heureux-Dubé, Gonthier and LeBel JJ. dissenting in part.) (See long version)
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2002-01-10 Correspondence received from, Robert Frater dated Jan. 10/02 re: C/A of B.C. stay orders in related cases R. v. Youngman 28936 and R. v. Huber 28937 (joint with 28144-28385)(sent to the Court Jan. 15/02) Her Majesty the Queen
2002-01-07 Transcript received, 194 pages (joint with 28385-28144)
2001-12-13 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2001-12-13 Hearing of the appeal, 2001-12-13, (V116/117), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2001-12-13 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, (joint with 28385, 28144)
2001-12-12 Appellant's condensed book Her Majesty the Queen
2001-11-28 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Ontario to Nov. 20, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-11-28 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-11-27 Book of authorities, (joint avec 28144 et 28385), Completed on: 2001-11-27 Attorney General of Québec
2001-11-26 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT EACH GRANTED TO L.S.A & F.L.S.C BY MAJOR J.)
2001-11-23 Intervener's factum, (joint avec 28144-28385), Completed on: 2001-11-23 Attorney General of Québec
2001-11-20 Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Nov. 20, 2001 (joint with 28144), Completed on: 2001-11-20 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-11-20 Book of authorities, (joint with 28144) - extension of time requested, Completed on: 2001-11-20 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-11-20 Intervener's factum, (joint with 28144) - extension of time requested, Completed on: 2001-11-20 Attorney General for Ontario
2001-10-26 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Manitoba
2001-10-16 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of British Columbia
2001-10-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Mr. Polo; re: represented by counsel ? (sent registered mail - acknowledgement Oct. 15)
2001-09-28 Intervener's factum, (joint with authorities), Completed on: 2001-09-28 The Law Society of Alberta
2001-09-28 Book of authorities, joint with 28144, Completed on: 2001-10-30 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
2001-09-28 Intervener's factum, joint with 28144, Completed on: 2001-10-25 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
2001-09-26 Book of authorities, (joint with 28144, 28384, 28385), Completed on: 2001-09-26 Attorney General of Alberta
2001-09-26 Intervener's factum, (joint with 28144, 28384, 28385), Completed on: 2001-09-26 Attorney General of Alberta
2001-09-11 Correspondence received from, Burke-Robertson dated Sept. 10, 2001 re: whether the Att. of B.C. can file a compendious factum for all 4 cases Attorney General of British Columbia
2001-09-06 Notice of hearing Her Majesty the Queen
2001-09-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-12-13
Judgment reserved
2001-09-04 Respondent's book of authorities, (extension of time requested) (affidavit of service filed separately on Sept. 4/01 - service missing on Polo/ rec'd Sept. 11/01), Completed on: 2001-09-11 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2001-08-31 Respondent's factum, (see decision dated Aug. 28/01) (affidavit of service filed separately Aug. 31/01 - service missing on Polo/ rec'd Sept. 11/01), Completed on: 2001-09-11 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2001-08-28 Order on motion to extend time
2001-08-28 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum of the respondent Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz to August 31, 2001
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-08-28 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-08-27 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2001-08-27 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-08-27 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Aug. 31, 2001, Completed on: 2001-08-27 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2001-08-20 Correspondence received from, E.J. Van Bemmel dated Aug. 20/01 re: counsel appearing at the hearing (joint with 28144) Federation of Law Societies of Canada
2001-07-26 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-10-01
2001-07-18 Supplemental document, Appellant's Supplementary Record (C/A Order of Feb. 17/00) (25th copy rec'd with service on Polo) Her Majesty the Queen
2001-06-22 Appeal court record, (1 box rec'd June 22/01 and 1 box rec'd June 25/01)
2001-06-11 Correspondence received, Ken S. Westlake dated June 4/01 re: returning copy of faxed order - not acting for any party in this matter
2001-05-31 Appellant's book of authorities, vol. 1 and 2 (see order), Completed on: 2001-05-31 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-05-31 Appellant's record, Completed on: 2001-06-11 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-05-31 Appellant's factum, (see order dated May 7/01) (service on Polo missing - rec'd June 7/01), Completed on: 2001-06-11 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-05-28 Correspondence received from, Robert H. Davidson dated May 25/01 (by fax) re: confirming he is not acting on behalf of A. Polo Andrew Brent Polo
2001-05-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Québec
2001-05-25 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
2001-05-25 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Alberta
2001-05-25 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY THE COURT)
2001-05-25 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ma, by the FEDERATION OF LAW SOCIETIES OF CANADA. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners (15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED NOV. 26, 2001). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondents by the intervention.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-05-25 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ma, by the LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA. The factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners (15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED NOV. 26, 2001). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondents by the intervention.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-05-25 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ma
2001-05-17 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Manitoba
2001-05-07 Order on motion to extend time
2001-05-07 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the appellant's factum, Record and book of authorities to May 31/01, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-05-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
2001-05-07 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-05-04 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2001-05-04 Andrew Brent Polo
2001-04-27 Response to motion to extend time, from D.G. Butcher (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-04-27 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2001-04-27 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Factum, Record and Authorities to May 31/01 (1 copy) (missing 1 service - rec'd May 4/01), Completed on: 2001-04-27 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-04-27 Notice of constitutional question(s) Her Majesty the Queen
2001-04-26 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
2001-04-25 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ,

1. Does s. 488.1 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, infringe s. 7 of
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

2. If so, is the infringement reasonable and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society under s. 1 of the Charter?

3. Does s. 488.1 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, infringe s. 8 of
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

4. If so, is the infringement reasonable and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society under s. 1 of the Charter?

Notices of intervention are to be filed on or before May 28, 2001.

Granted, no order as to costs
2001-04-05 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
2001-03-06 Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and present oral argument (2 copies), Completed on: 2001-03-06 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
2001-03-06 Motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2001-03-06 The Law Society of Alberta
2001-02-27 Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies (served on Polo on March 7, 2001), Completed on: 2001-02-27 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-01-30 Correspondence received from, K. Westlake dated Jan. 26, 2001 (fax copy) re: has never represented for Mr. Polo Andrew Brent Polo
2001-01-18 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2001-01-12 Correspondence received from, K. Westlake dated Jan. 12, 2001 (fax copy) re: is no longer counsel for Mr. Polo (no need for motion under R. 14, see letter received on Jan. 30, 2001) Andrew Brent Polo
2001-01-05 Notice of appeal, (service received on Jan. 11, 2001)(proof of service on Polo received on March 9, 2001), Completed on: 2001-01-11 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-12-08 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2000-12-07 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-12-01 Correspondence received from, R. Frater dated Dec. 1, 2000 re: similar issues with 28144 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-11-20 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD Ba LeB
2000-08-23 Correspondence received from, K. Westlake dated Aug. 16, 2000 re: is no longer represents Mr. Polo Andrew Brent Polo
2000-08-17 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (admission of service requested - filed Aug. 18/00), Completed on: 2000-08-18 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-08-11 Order on motion to extend time
2000-08-11 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the respondent's Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz response to Aug. 11, 2000.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-08-11 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2000-08-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 6 copies, Completed on: 2000-08-10 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2000-08-04 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2000-08-04 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-08-04 Motion to extend time, to file the response to Aug. 11, 2000 - 2 copies, Completed on: 2000-08-04 Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2000-06-09 Correspondence received from, A.A.H. Sherwood; re: intends to respond to the leave application Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors
2000-04-18 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2000-04-13 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-04-13 Her Majesty the Queen

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors Respondent Active
Polo, Andrew Brent Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
The Law Society of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Federation of Law Societies of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Names
Robert J. Frater
Peter DeFreitas
David Schermbrucker
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington Street, Suite 2311
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Lavallee, Rackel and Heintz Barristers and Solicitors

Counsel
Names
David G. Butcher
Michael J. Hewitt
Contact information
Singleton Urquhart
1200 - 1125 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2K8
Telephone: (604) 682-7474
FAX: (604) 682-1283
Agent
Name
Andrew A.H. Sherwood
Contact information
Hewitt, Hewitt, Nesbitt, Reid
604 - 75 Albert St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5E7
Telephone: (613) 563-0202
FAX: (613) 563-0445

Party: Polo, Andrew Brent

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: The Law Society of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Lindsay MacDonald, Q.C.
Contact information
Law Society of Alberta
600, 919 - 11 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 1P3
Telephone: (403) 229-4700
FAX: (403) 245-0174
Email: Lindsay.MacDonald@lawsocietyalberta.com
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Eric Tolppanen
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
Appeals & Criminal Law Policy
1620 - 639 5 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 297-6005
FAX: (403) 297-3453
Email: eric.tolppanen@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Federation of Law Societies of Canada

Counsel
Names
Anne S. Derrick
Joel Pink, Q.C.
Shane Parker
Contact information
Beaton, Derrick & Ring
5739 Inglis St.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 1K5
Telephone: (902) 422-7411
FAX: (902) 423-3544
Email: aderrick@bdr.ns.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Names
Michal Fairburn
Philip Downes
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Attorney General of Québec

Counsel
Names
Gilles Laporte
Benoit Lauzon
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 Rte de l'Église
2e Étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: glaporte@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

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Lower court rulings

June 5, 1998
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

9603 0163C2

Application granted: s.488.1 of the Criminal Code struck down as unconstitutional because it breaches section 7 and 8 of the Charter.

December 3, 1999
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)


Decision allowing appeal to continue notwhitstanding that the issues between the Attorney General of Canada and Andrew Brent Polo as regards the criminal prosecution are moot.

February 17, 2000
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

9803-0449-A1

Appeal dismissed.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13