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28223

David Scott Hall 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.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2002-10-28 Appeal closed
2002-10-11 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2002-10-10 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C33149, dated September 1, 2000, heard on April 23, 2002 is dismissed. The phrase in s. 515(10)(c) of the Criminal Code that permits the denial of bail "on any other just cause being shown and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing," is unconstitutional and should be severed from the paragraph. The portion of the paragraph that permits a judge to deny bail "where the detention is necessary in order to maintain confidence in the administration of justice ..." is constitutionally valid. Iacobucci, Major, Arbour and LeBel JJ. are dissenting. (See long version for constitutional questions)
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2002-05-31 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to serve and file the respondent's supplementary book of authorities to May 14/02, Reg
Granted
2002-05-31 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg
2002-05-30 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from J. Norris dated May 30, 2002 (fax copy), Completed on: 2002-05-30 David Scott Hall
2002-05-21 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to serve and file a Supplementary Book of Authorities, Completed on: 2002-05-21 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-05-14 Respondent's book of authorities, (Supplementary Book of Authorities) (motion requested) (sent to Bench June 4/02), Completed on: 2002-05-14 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-05-14 Correspondence received from, E. Siebenmorgen dated May 13/02 re: explaining supplementary book of authorities (12 copies) (motion requested) (sent to Bench June 4/02) Her Majesty the Queen
2002-05-08 Transcript received, 135 pages
2002-04-26 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Canada to April 10, 2002.
Granted
2002-04-26 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2002-04-23 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2002-04-23 Hearing of the appeal, 2002-04-23, (V032/033), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2002-04-23 Supplemental document, (condensed book) Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2002-04-23 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2002-04-22 Notice of appearance, (fax copy) Attorney General of Canada
2002-04-18 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2002-04-18 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-04-18 Book of authorities, (supplémentaire), Completed on: 2002-04-18 L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2002-04-16 Response to motion to extend time, (fax copy), Completed on: 2002-04-16 David Scott Hall
2002-04-16 Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to April 10, 2002, Completed on: 2002-04-16 Attorney General of Canada
2002-04-16 Book of authorities, (joint and suppl. authorities)(joint with appellants), Completed on: 2002-04-16 David Scott Hall
2002-04-11 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (15 MINUTES EACH GRANTED TO C.L.A. & A.A.D.M. BY LEBEL J.)
2002-04-10 Notice of appearance L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2002-04-10 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-10 Attorney General of Canada
2002-04-10 Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2002-04-10 Attorney General of Canada
2002-04-08 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-08 Attorney General of Québec
2002-04-08 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-04-08 Attorney General of Québec
2002-04-02 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-04-02 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2002-04-02 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-04-02 L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2002-04-02 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-02 L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2002-04-02 Book of authorities, (Vol. I & II), Completed on: 2002-04-02 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2002-03-12 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the respondent's factum and book of authorities to March 12, 2002.
Granted
2002-03-12 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2002-03-11 Respondent's book of authorities, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2002-03-11 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-03-11 Response to motion to extend time, from J. Norris, Completed on: 2002-03-11 David Scott Hall
2002-03-11 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Factum and Book of Authorities to March 12/02, Completed on: 2002-03-11 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-03-08 Respondent's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2002-03-08 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-03-08 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2002-04-23
Judgment reserved
2002-02-08 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2002-04-15
2002-01-30 Correspondence received from, E. Siebenmorgen dated Jan. 30, 2002 (fax copy) re: will file his material by Feb. 28, 2002 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-01-25 Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve and file the appellant's book of authorities to Jan. 17, 2002.
Granted, no order as to costs
2002-01-25 Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg
2002-01-16 Motion to extend time, to serve and file the authorities to Jan. 17/02 (3 copies), Completed on: 2002-01-16 David Scott Hall
2002-01-16 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-01-16 David Scott Hall
2001-12-14 Appellant's factum, (see order), Completed on: 2001-12-14 David Scott Hall
2001-11-16 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the appellant's record and factum to Dec. 14, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-11-16 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2001-11-15 Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2001-11-15 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-11-15 Motion to extend time, to file the record and factum to Dec. 14, 2001 - 2 copies, Incomplete David Scott Hall
2001-11-09 Appellant's record, (served on Nov. 15, 2001), Completed on: 2001-11-16 David Scott Hall
2001-11-02 Correspondence received from, J. Norris dated Nov. 2, 2001 (fax copy) re: will file a motion for late filing of factum and record for Dec. 14, 2001 David Scott Hall
2001-10-09 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Québec
2001-09-19 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court)
2001-09-19 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, BY ORDER DATED APR. 11 - 15 MINUTES GRANTED FOR ORAL ARGUMENT, LeB, and extension of time by the CRIMINAL LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION. 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. 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 respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-09-17 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, LeB
2001-09-13 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, included at Tab 3 of motion book, Completed on: 2001-09-13 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-09-13 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, included at Tab 3 of motion book, Completed on: 2001-09-13 David Scott Hall
2001-09-13 Motion for leave to intervene, joint with motion to extend time (book form), Completed on: 2001-09-13 Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)
2001-09-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
2001-09-05 Notice of constitutional question(s), (amended Notice served by fax on all parties and all A.G. and filed Sept. 6/01) David Scott Hall
2001-09-05 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
2001-08-23 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, by the appellant.
1. Does s. 515(10)(c) of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe s. 11(e) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

2. If Question 1 is answered affirmatively, is the infringement demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society pursuant to s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
The notices of intervention are to be filed on or before Oct. 8, 2001.
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-07-23 Correspondence received from, J. Norris dated July 23, 2001 (fax copy) re: date of filing the appellant's factum and record David Scott Hall
2001-06-27 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court)
2001-06-27 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, BY ORDER DATED APR. 11 - 15 MINUTES GRANTED FOR ORAL ARGUMENT, LeB, The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant ASSOCIATION DES AVOCATS DE LA DÉFENSE DE MONTRÉAL is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages, within four weeks after the date of service of the respondent's factum. 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.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 respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention.

Granted, no order as to costs
2001-06-27 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, LeB
2001-06-27 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
2001-06-18 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), from E. Siebenmorgen dated June 15, 2001 (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-06-18 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-06-15 Correspondence received from, R. Gaudreau en date du 13 juin 2001 re: agira comme correspondant L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2001-06-14 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from E. Siebenmorgen dated June 14, 2001 (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-06-14 Her Majesty the Queen
2001-06-13 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from J. Norris dated June 13, 2001 (fax copy), Completed on: 2001-06-13 David Scott Hall
2001-06-13 Motion for leave to intervene, (requêtes diverses - 30 pages, 6 semaines après le dépôt des factums, 20 minutes de plaidoirie) - 3 copies, Completed on: 2001-06-13 L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)
2001-06-08 Motion to state a constitutional question, Incomplete David Scott Hall
2001-04-17 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2001-04-12 Notice of appeal, (2 copies), Completed on: 2001-04-12 David Scott Hall
2001-03-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2001-03-15 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Granted, no order as to costs
2001-02-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Ma Bi
2000-12-07 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-12-07 David Scott Hall
2000-11-29 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-11-29 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-11-25 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2000-10-31 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-10-31 David Scott Hall

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Scott Hall, David Appellant Active

v.

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

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.) Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario) Intervener Active
Attorney General of Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Scott Hall, David

Counsel
Name
John Norris
Contact information
Ruby & Edwardh
11 Prince Arthur Ave
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1B2
Telephone: (416) 964-9664
FAX: (416) 964-8305
Email: john@ruby-edwardh.com
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Eric H. Siebenmorgen
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4595
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: L'Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal (A.A.D.M.)

Counsel
Names
Christian Desrosiers
Martin Vauclair
Contact information
Desrosiers, Turcotte, Massicotte
503 - 480, boul. Saint-Laurent
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 3Y7
Telephone: (514) 397-9284
FAX: (514) 397-9922
Agent
Name
Richard Gaudreau
Contact information
Bergeron, Gaudreau, Laporte
167, rue Notre Dame de l'Île
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3T3
Telephone: (819) 770-7928
FAX: (819) 770-1424
Email: bergeron.gaudreau@qc.aira.com

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Names
Robert W. Hubbard
Peter DeFreitas
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Exchange Tower - P.O. Box 36
3400 - 130 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9042
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: robert.hubbard@jus.gov.on.ca
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
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: Criminal Lawyers' Association (Ontario)

Counsel
Name
Louis P. Strezos
Contact information
J.L. Bloomenfeld
2110 - 120 Adelaide St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1T1
Telephone: (416) 363-7315
FAX: (416) 363-7697
Email: louis.strezos2on@on.aibn.com
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: Attorney General of Québec

Counsel
Names
Jacques Blais
Juli Drolet
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église
9e étage
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-9059
FAX: (418) 646-5412
Email: jblais@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com

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Lower court rulings

September 21, 1999
Ontario Superior Court of Justice

5853/99

Application for release pending trial dismissed

September 1, 2000
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C33149

Appeal Dismissed.

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Date modified: 2025-05-13