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29113
Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Attorney General in Right of Canada
(Ontario) (Criminal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-13 | Appeal closed | |
| 2004-02-02 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2004-01-30 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C34749, dated January 15, 2002, heard on June 6, 2003 is dismissed with the parties bearing their own costs throughout, Binnie J. dissenting in part, Arbour and Deschamps JJ. dissenting. The constitutional questions are answered as follows: 1. Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: No. Arbour J. would answer yes. Deschamps J. would answer that it is unnecessary to decide this question. 2. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: It is unnecessary to decide this question. Arbour J. would answer no. 3. Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: No. Arbour and Deschamps JJ. would answer that it is unnecessary to decide this question. 4. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: It is unnecessary to decide this question. 5. Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: No. Binnie and Deschamps JJ. would answer yes. Arbour J. would answer that it is unnecessary to decide this question. 6. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Answer: It is unnecessary to decide this question. Binnie J. would answer yes in relation to parents and persons standing in the place of a parent, but no in relation to teachers. Deschamps J. would answer no. Dismissed |
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| 2003-11-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all counsels re: Lock-up | |
| 2003-09-30 | Correspondence received from, Paul B. Schabas re: Lock-up | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-09-18 | Correspondence received from, Roslyn Levine re: Lock-up | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-09-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, counsel re: Media Lock-up | |
| 2003-06-25 | Transcript received, (109 pages) | |
| 2003-06-06 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2003-06-06 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2003-06-06, (V054-055), CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB De Judgment reserved |
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| 2003-06-06 | Book of authorities, (Condensed Book), Completed on: 2003-06-06 | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") |
| 2003-06-06 | Respondent's condensed book | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-06-06 | Appellant's condensed book | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-06-06 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2003-06-03 | Notice of appearance, Canadian Teacher's Federation | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2003-06-02 | Notice of appearance, for Ontario Association of Children's Aid | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") |
| 2003-05-30 | Notice of appearance, for the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-05-29 |
Order by, Ma, IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following interveners are granted permission to present oral argument at the hearing of the appeal not to exceed the time allowed respectively to each of them as follows: Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies - 15 minutes Canadian Teachers' Federation - 15 minutes Focus on the Family (Canada) Association, Canada Family Action Coalition, the Home School Legal Defence Association of Canada and REAL Woman of Canada, together forming the Coalition for Family Autonomy - 10 minutes Child Welfare League of Canada / La Ligue pour le bien-être de l'enfance du Canada - 10 minutes Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse - 10 minutes Granted |
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| 2003-05-26 | Book of authorities, (volume I and II), Completed on: 2003-05-26 | Child Welfare League of Canada |
| 2003-05-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-26 | Child Welfare League of Canada |
| 2003-05-26 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-05-26 | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2003-05-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-26 | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2003-05-26 | Book of authorities, (volume I and II), Completed on: 2003-05-26 | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") |
| 2003-05-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-26 | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") |
| 2003-05-26 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-05-27 | Coalition for Family Autonomy |
| 2003-05-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-27 | Coalition for Family Autonomy |
| 2003-05-26 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-05-29 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-05-26 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-29 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-05-23 | Notice of appearance, for the Appellant | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-05-20 | Notice of appearance, for the Respondent | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-16 | Correspondence received from, Richard Gaudreau dated 05/13/03 re: acts as Ottawa Agent | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-05-09 | Respondent's book of authorities, vol. 1 to 3, Completed on: 2003-05-09 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-09 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-09 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-09 | Correspondence received from, R. Levine dated May 8, 2003 (fax copy) re: Respondent's record | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-09 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY MAJOR J.) | |
| 2003-05-09 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ma, The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length, on or before May 26, 2003. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Canadian Teachers' Federation, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length, on or before May 26, 2003. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Focus on the Family (Canada) Association, Canada Family Action Coalition, the Home School Legal Defence Association of Canada and REAL Woman of Canada, together forming the Coalition for Family Autonomy, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length, on or before May 26, 2003. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Child Welfare League of Canada / La Ligue pour le bien-être de l'enfance du Canada, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length, on or before May 26, 2003. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse, is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length, on or before May 26, 2003. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant, the Saskatchewan Coalition for Children, is denied. 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 interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to Rule 59 (1)(a) the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. Granted |
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| 2003-05-07 | Respondent's record, vol. 1 to 9, Completed on: 2003-05-07 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-07 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ma | |
| 2003-05-07 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from A. John Beke dated 05/06/03, Completed on: 2003-05-07 | Saskatchewan Coalition for Children |
| 2003-05-06 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Hélène Tessier dated 05/06/03, Completed on: 2003-05-06 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-05-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), R. Levine dated May 2, 2003 (fax copy) re: intervention by Comm. Droits de la Jeunesse, Completed on: 2003-05-05 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Roslyn J. Levine dated 05/02/03 re: intervention of Child Welfare League, Completed on: 2003-05-02 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-05-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Roslyn J. Levine, Q.C. dated 05/02/03 re: intervention of SK Coalition for Children, Completed on: 2003-05-02 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-04-30 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Paul Schabas dated 04/30/03 re: interventions of Commission des droits de la personne, Child Welfare League & SK Coalition of Children, Completed on: 2003-04-30 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-04-25 | Motion for leave to intervene, (also enclosing memorandum of argument, affidavits of L. Elford, R. Martinook and T. Savaria), Completed on: 2003-04-25 | Saskatchewan Coalition for Children |
| 2003-04-24 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from D. Brown dated April 24, 2003 (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-04-24 | Coalition for Family Autonomy |
| 2003-04-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from C. Milne dated April 24, 2003 (fax copy) re: intervention by Coalition, Completed on: 2003-04-24 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Incomplete | Child Welfare League of Canada |
| 2003-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2003-04-25 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes |
| 2003-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2003-04-08 | Coalition for Family Autonomy |
| 2003-04-04 | Correspondence received, from D. Brown of Coalition for Family Autonomy dated April 4, 2003 (fax copy) re: intends to file a motion to intervene by April 11, 2003 | |
| 2003-04-03 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2003-04-03 | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2003-03-28 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from R. Levine dated March 21, 2003 re: intervention by OACAS, Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2003-03-28 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from P. Schabas dated March 21, 2003 re: intervention by OACAS, Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-03-28 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") |
| 2003-03-28 | Appellant's book of authorities, vol. 1 to 3, Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-03-28 | Appellant's factum, (see order), Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-03-27 | Appellant's record, (see order) 24 copies of vol. 1 and 12 copies of vol. 2 to 10, Completed on: 2003-03-27 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-03-17 | Notice of hearing sent to parties | |
| 2003-03-11 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-04-07 | |
| 2003-03-05 | Correspondence received, G. Richard dated March 5, 2003 (fax copy) re: time to file a motion to intervene (intervention by Ont. Ass. of Children's Aid Societies)(original received on March 7, 2003) | |
| 2003-03-04 |
Order by, CJ, IT IS ORDERED THAT: Pursuant to Rule 6 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, the delay to file the facta is abridged as follows: 1) The appellant's factum shall be served and filed on or before March 28, 2003; and 2) The respondent's factum shall be served and filed on or before May 9, 2003. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT this appeal is scheduled to be heard on June 6, 2003. Granted |
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| 2003-03-04 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-06-06, (previously 06-11-03) Judgment reserved |
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| 2003-01-16 | Correspondence received from, (fax) N. Adamson dated Jan. 16; re: notice of interventions to be filed by Feb. 7/03 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-01-13 | Correspondence received, (fax) Allan O'Brien (The Canadian Teachers' Federation) dated Jan. 13; re: scheduling | |
| 2003-01-10 | Notice of constitutional question(s), (served on Jan. 10, 2003 to A.G's/signifié le 10-01-03 aux procureurs généraux | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2003-01-09 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, Interventions by Feb 7, 2003 / Interventions par le 7 fév. 2003, CJ, Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 2. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 3. Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 4. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 5. Does s. 43 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, infringe the rights of children under s. 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 6. If so, is the infringement a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society within the meaning of s. 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Allowed in part |
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| 2002-12-16 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ | |
| 2002-12-03 | Correspondence received from, Nelligan dated/datée 3-12-02 re: will be filing a motion to intervene in due course/déposera une requête en intervention sous peu | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2002-11-29 | Correspondence received from, R. Levine dated/en date du 29-11-02 (fax copy/télécopieur) re: response to Nelligan, O'Brien's letter dated Nov. 18, 2002/réponse à la lettre du 18-11-02 de Nelligan, O'Brien | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2002-11-27 | Correspondence received, Allan O'Brien; hearing date - date d'audition | |
| 2002-11-27 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Letter Form), G. Scarcella dated/datée 27-11-02 (fax copy/télécopieur)(original 29-11-02), Completed on: 2002-11-27 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2002-11-21 | Correspondence received from, P. Schabas dated Nov. 21, 2002 (fax copy) re: in response to S. Welchner's letter dated Nov. 18, 2002 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-11-19 | Correspondence received from, S. Welchner dated Nov. 18, 2002 re: Canadian Teachers' Federation shall be names as a Respondent | The Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| 2002-11-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: Filing timetable / Tentative hearing date (June 11/03) | |
| 2002-11-13 | Notice of appeal, (enclosing Form 25B), Completed on: 2002-11-13 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-11-13 | Motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 2002-11-13 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-10-31 | Correspondence received from, P. Schabas dated Oct. 31/02 (by fax) re: to correct spelling of his name | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-10-18 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2002-10-17 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C34749, dated January 15, 2002, is granted. Granted |
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| 2002-08-01 | Correspondence received from, Roslyn J. Levine, Q.C. dated July 26/02 in response to Cheryl Milne's letter of June 28/02 (sent to the judges on July 29/02) | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2002-07-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Arb | |
| 2002-07-04 | Correspondence received from, C. Milne, co-counsel, dated June 28, 2002 re: enclosing a report of "Convention on the rights of the child" (wait for respondent's position)(sent to the judges on July 24, 2002) | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-04-17 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-04-17 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-04-17 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2002-04-17 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-04-11 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 2002-04-11 | Attorney General in Right of Canada |
| 2002-04-09 | Correspondence received from, P. Schabas dated April 4, 2001 re: C. A. order will be forwarded shortly | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
| 2002-04-03 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2002-03-14 | Application for leave to appeal, Vols I & II (missing formal trial court judgment and court of appeal order)(reasons for judgment of T.C. and signature of counsel received on April 9, 2002)(formal order of C.A. received April 15, 2002), Completed on: 2002-04-15 | Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General in Right of Canada | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Canadian Teachers' Federation | Intervener | Active |
| Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS") | Intervener | Active |
| Coalition for Family Autonomy | Intervener | Active |
| Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes | Intervener | Active |
| Child Welfare League of Canada | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law
Counsel
Names
Paul B. Schabas
Cheryl Milne
Nicholas Adamson
Cheryl Milne
Nicholas Adamson
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
PO Box 25
Commerce Court West
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-4274
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: paul.schabas@blakes.com
PO Box 25
Commerce Court West
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-4274
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: paul.schabas@blakes.com
Agent
Name
Matthew J. Halpin
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
45 O'Connor St.
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2233
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: matt.halpin@blakes.com
45 O'Connor St.
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2233
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: matt.halpin@blakes.com
Party: Attorney General in Right of Canada
Counsel
Names
Roslyn J. Levine, Q.C.
Gina M. Scarcella
Gina M. Scarcella
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Exchange Tower, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9201
FAX: (416) 973-3004
Email: roslyn.levine@justice.gc.ca
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Exchange Tower, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9201
FAX: (416) 973-3004
Email: roslyn.levine@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: The Canadian Teachers' Federation
Counsel
Names
Steven J. Welchner
Allan O’Brien
Allan O’Brien
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies ("OACAS")
Counsel
Names
J. Gregory Richards
Ritu R. Bhasin
Marvin M. Bernstein
Ritu R. Bhasin
Marvin M. Bernstein
Contact information
WeirFoulds LLP
1600 - 2 First Canadian Place
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
1600 - 2 First Canadian Place
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
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
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: Coalition for Family Autonomy
Counsel
Names
David M. Brown
Manizeh Fancy
Dallas Miller, Q.C.
Manizeh Fancy
Dallas Miller, Q.C.
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
5300 Commerce Ct West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5602
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
Name
Nicholas Peter McHaffie
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
1600 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 566-0546
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Email: nmchaffie@stikeman.com
1600 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 566-0546
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Email: nmchaffie@stikeman.com
Party: Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse en son nom et au nom du Conseil canadien des organismes provinciaux de défense des droits des enfants et des jeunes
Counsel
Names
Hélène Tessier
Athanassia Bitzakidis
Athanassia Bitzakidis
Contact information
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
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
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: Child Welfare League of Canada
Counsel
Names
Michael E. Barrack
Christopher A. Wayland
Christopher A. Wayland
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Suite 4700, TD Bank Tower
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7894
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Suite 4700, TD Bank Tower
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7894
FAX: (416) 868-0673
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Lower court rulings
July 5, 2000
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
98-CV-158948
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
98-CV-158948
Appellant's application for declaration that s.43 of the Criminal Code is unconstitutional, dismissed
March 26, 2001
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
98-CV-158948
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
98-CV-158948
Appellant's motion for costs dismissed
January 15, 2002
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C34749
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C34749
Appeal dismissed
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The factums of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here at least 2 weeks before the hearing unless they contain personal information, information that is subject to a publication ban, or any other information that is not part of the public record. You may also obtain copies of factums by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.
If you have questions about a factum or want permission to use a factum, please contact the author of the factum directly. Their contact information appears on the first page of each factum.
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The condensed books of the appellant, the respondent and the intervener will be posted here upon receipt of the electronic version, 2 days prior to the scheduled appeal hearing. You may also obtain copies of condensed books by filling out the Request for Court records form or by contacting the Court’s Records Centre either by email at records-dossiers@scc-csc.ca or by telephone at 613‑996‑7933 or at 1‑888‑551‑1185.
If you have questions about a condensed book or want permission to use a condensed book, please contact the author of the condensed book directly. Their contact information appears on the first page of each condensed book.
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Date modified: 2025-05-13