Thursday 31 October 2024
Nathalie G. Drouin and CSIS know Rule 55 permits the Court to vary a rule or dispense with compliance with a rule
Senior public servant Nathalie Drouin named national security adviser to PM
Drouin takes over as government considers reforms to CSIS's governing legislation
Nathalie
Drouin has been deputy clerk of the Privy Council since August 2021 and
will retain that title as she becomes the prime minister's new national
security adviser. (facebook.com/JusticeCanada)Veteran public servant Nathalie Drouin has been named national security and intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Drouin, deputy clerk of the Privy Council since August 2021, will retain that title when she takes up her new role on Jan. 27.
She becomes adviser as the Liberal government ponders significant reform of the legislation governing Canada's spy service to better address security threats.
Drouin was deputy minister of justice from 2017 to 2021.
As deputy Privy Council clerk, Drouin testified in November 2022 at the inquiry into the invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to protests that paralyzed downtown Ottawa and choked key border points.
Drouin replaces the retiring Jody Thomas, who became security adviser two years ago after serving as deputy minister of national defence.
FROM : WEBB J.A.
DATE : October 30, 2017
RE : DAVID RAYMOND AMOS v. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Court File: A-48-16
______________________________
DIRECTION
The Registry is requested to advise the parties:
Upon notice that William F. Pentney, Q.C. is named as solicitor of record for the respondent;
“Wyman W. Webb”
J.A
From: Drouin, Nathalie G <Nathalie.G.Drouin@pco-bcp.gc.
Date: Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Good day,
Please note that I am currently away from the office until Friday, November 1, 2024, with limited access to my email.
For any assistance, please contact my office at (613) 957-5056.
Thank you
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Bonjour,
Veuillez noter que je suis présentement absente du bureau et ce jusqu'au vendredi 1er novembre 2024 avec un accès limité à mes courriels.
Pour toute assistance, veuillez communiquer avec mon bureau au (613) 957-5056.
Merci
From: Drouin, Nathalie G <Nathalie.G.Drouin@pco-bcp.gc.
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Higgy I wonder Stevey Boy MacKinnon recalls saying "The Boys Are Back In Town" after the election in 2006
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Good day,
Please note that I am currently away from the office, I will be returning on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Daniel Rogers will be acting on my behalf while I am away.
For any assistance, please contact my office at (613) 957-5056.
Thank you
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Bonjour,
Veuillez noter que je suis présentement absente du bureau et je serais de retour lundi le 17 juin 2024.
Daniel Rogers assumera l'intérim pendant mon absence.
Pour toute assistance, veuillez communiquer avec mon bureau au (613) 957-5056.
Merci
Monday, 25 March 2019
Trudeau rejected Wilson-Raybould's conservative pick for high court, CP sources say
Trudeau rejected Wilson-Raybould's conservative pick for high court, CP sources say
Wilson-Raybould said she's 'not at liberty to comment' on discussions with Trudeau over Supreme Court nominees
Jody Wilson-Raybould recommended in 2017 that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominate a conservative Manitoba judge to be chief justice of the Supreme Court, even though he wasn't a sitting member of the top court and had been a vocal critic of its activism on Charter of Rights issues, The Canadian Press has learned.
Well-placed sources say the former justice minister's choice for chief justice was a moment of "significant disagreement" with Trudeau, who has touted the Liberals as "the party of the charter" and whose late father, Pierre Trudeau, spearheaded the drive to enshrine the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution in 1982.
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal discussions about a Supreme Court appointment, which are typically considered highly confidential.
For her part, Wilson-Raybould said Monday "there was no conflict between the PM and myself."
In an email, she characterized the matter as part of the normal process of appointing a Supreme Court justice, which involves "typically CONFIDENTIAL conversations and communications — back and forths between the PM and the AG (attorney general) on potential candidates for appointment."
She said she's "not at liberty to comment" on the "veracity" of what the sources said occurred, adding,
"Commentary/reporting in this regard with respect to a SCC appointment(s) could compromise the integrity of the appointments process and potentially sitting justices."
Wilson-Raybould has said she believes she was moved to Veterans Affairs as punishment for refusing to intervene to stop a criminal prosecution of the Montreal engineering giant on bribery charges related to contracts in Libya. Trudeau has denied the SNC matter had anything to do with the decision.
She resigned a month later amid allegations she was improperly pressured by the Prime Minister's Office to interfere in the SNC-Lavalin case, triggering a furor that has engulfed the Trudeau government ever since.
The issue, the sources say, arose after Beverley McLachlin announced in June 2017 her decision to retire that December after 28 years on the high court, including 17 as chief justice.
Her retirement meant the government would have to choose a new chief justice and find another bilingual judge from western or northern Canada to sit on the nine-member bench.
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The Honourable William F. Pentney
Credit: Balfour
Justice William F. Pentney was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada on November 5, 2012. He first joined the public service in 1991 as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services at the Canadian Human Rights Commission, where he remained until 1999.
From 1999-2006, Justice Pentney held a number of positions within the Department of Justice, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for the policy sector, and Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the citizenship, immigration and public safety portfolio. From 2006-2007, he was Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Priorities and Planning) at the Privy Council Office. He later became Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence. Justice Pentney served as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations) at the Privy Council Office until his appointment as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada.
Prior to joining the public service, Justice Pentney was a professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. He holds a B.A. from Queen's University, in addition to an LL.B. and a master's in public law from the University of Ottawa. Justice Pentney is the author of several books and articles, including the revised edition of Justice W. Tarnopolsky's text Discrimination and the Law in Canada and Human Rights and Freedoms in Canada: Cases, Notes and Materials (with Mark Berlin).
Appointed Justice of the Federal Court, and ex officio member of the Federal Court of Appeal, on June 23, 2017.
Government of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Courts
News Release
June 23, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
John B. Laskin, partner at Torys LLP, is appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal. He replaces Madam Justice E.R. Dawson, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 14, 2017.
William F. Pentney, Q.C., Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada, is appointed a judge of the Federal Court. He replaces Mr. Justice M.L. Phelan, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective June 16, 2017.
Biographies
Justice John B. Laskin practised litigation for more than 30 years in the Toronto office of Torys LLP. In his broad trial and appellate practice, he represented individuals, corporations, governments and their agencies, public institutions, industry associations, public interest groups, and Indigenous organizations. He appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Courts, every level of court in Ontario, the courts of seven other provinces and territories, domestic and international arbitrations, and a variety of administrative tribunals.
Justice Laskin is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and of Litigation Counsel of America, and has been a member of the Ontario Regional Committee of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute. He has spoken, written and taught frequently on matters of public law and advocacy, and is co-editor of Canadian Charter of Rights Annotated. Before entering private practice, he was a professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law.
Born in Thunder Bay, Justice Laskin holds a B.A. (with distinction) from York University, an LL.B. (as Gold Medallist) from the University of Toronto, and an LL.M. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a past member of the board of Holy Blossom Temple and past President of the University of Toronto Law Alumni Association, and was actively involved in the founding of the Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. In 2015, he was awarded the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Law Society Medal, given for outstanding service within the legal profession where the service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the profession. He is married with three children and (so far) five grandchildren.
Excerpts from Justice Laskin’s judicial application will be available shortly.
Justice William F. Pentney was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada on November 5, 2012. He first joined the public service in 1991 as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services at the Canadian Human Rights Commission, where he remained until 1999.
From 1999-2006, Justice Pentney held a number of positions within the Department of Justice, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for the policy sector, and Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the citizenship, immigration and public safety portfolio. From 2006-2007, he was Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Priorities and Planning) at the Privy Council Office. He later became Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence. Justice Pentney served as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations) at the Privy Council Office until his appointment as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada.
Prior to joining the public service, Justice Pentney was a professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. He holds a B.A. from Queen’s University, in addition to an LL.B. and a master’s in public law from the University of Ottawa. Justice Pentney is the author of several books and articles, including the revised edition of Justice W. Tarnopolsky’s text Discrimination and the Law in Canada and Human Rights and Freedoms in Canada: Cases, Notes and Materials (with Mark Berlin).
Excerpts from Justice Pentney's judicial application are available.
Quick Facts
- Budget 2017 includes additional funding of $55 million over five years beginning in 2017-2018 and $15.5 million per year thereafter for 28 new federally appointed judges. Of these new positions, 12 will be allotted to Alberta and one to the Yukon, with the remaining 15 being assigned to a pool for needs in other jurisdictions.
- To ensure a judiciary that is responsive, ethical and sensitive to the evolving needs of Canadian society, the Canadian Judicial Council will receive $2.7 million over five years and $0.5 million ongoing thereafter. This will support programming on judicial education, ethics and conduct, including in relation to gender and cultural sensitivity.
- Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
- The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications. There are 17 Judicial Advisory Committees, with each province and territory represented.
- Significant reforms to the role and structure of the Judicial Advisory Committees, aimed at enhancing the independence and transparency of the process, were announced on October 20, 2016.
- The Judicial Advisory Committees in ten jurisdictions have been reconstituted. Most recently, Minister Wilson-Raybould announced the composition of three new Judicial Advisory Committees on April 13, 2017.
- This process is separate from the Supreme Court of Canada judicial appointment process announced on August 2, 2016. Nominees to the Supreme Court of Canada are selected by the Prime Minister from a thoroughly vetted list of candidates.
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The Honourable William F. Pentney’s Questionnaire
Backgrounder
Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire. The questionnaires are then used by the Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada to review candidates and submit a list of “highly recommended” and “recommended” candidates for consideration by the Minister of Justice. Candidates are advised that parts of their questionnaire may be made available to the public, with their consent, should they be appointed to the bench. The information is published as it was submitted by the candidates at the time they applied, subject to editing where necessary for privacy reasons.
Below are Parts 5, 6, 7, and 11 of the questionnaire completed by the Honourable William F. Pentney.
Questionnaire for Judicial Appointment
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Part 5 – Language
Please note that in addition to the answers to the questions set out below, you may be assessed as to your level of language proficiency.
Without further training, are you able to read and understand court materials in:
- English: Yes
- French: Yes
Without further training, are you able to discuss legal matters with your colleagues in:
- English: Yes
- French: Yes
Without further training, are you able to converse with counsel in court in:
- English: Yes
- French: Yes
Without further training, are you able to understand oral submission in court in:
- English: Yes
- French: Yes
Part 6 – Education
Name of Institutions, Years Attended, Degree/Diploma and Year Obtained:
Postgraduate:
- LL.M. (Public Law) – 1987
- University of Ottawa
- Faculty of Law – Common Law
- Coursework 1982-83
- Thesis completion 1983-1987
- Thesis: “The Aboriginal Rights Provisions of the Constitution Act, 1982”
Law School:
- LL.B. – 1982
- University of Ottawa
- Faculty of Law – Common Law
- Attended 1979-1982
University:
- Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science – 1979
- Queen’s University
- Attended 1976-1979
Continuing Education:
- Advanced Management Programme, INSEAD, France (2010)
- "Living Leadership, The Executive Excellence Program", Canadian Centre for Management Development (2003-2004)
- "Leading Transitions – Excellence in Leading Change", Canadian Centre for Management Development (2002)
- Various courses in French – oral, written, comprehension
Honours and Awards:
- University of Ottawa, Common Law Silver Medal – 1982
- Duff-Rinfret Scholarship – LL.M. – 1983
- Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service – 2010
- Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal – 2012
- Awarded federal Queen's Counsel – 2015
Part 7 – Professional and Employment History
Please include a chronology of work experience, starting with the most recent and showing employers’ names and dates of employment. For legal work, indicate areas of work or specialization with years and, if applicable, indicate if they have changed.
Legal Work Experience:
- Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Nov. 2012 – June 2017)
- [See non-legal experience below for October 2006 to October 2012]
- Various positions, Department of Justice (1999-2006)
- Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Sector
- Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Citizenship, Immigration and Public Safety
- Deputy Head, Aboriginal Affairs Portfolio
- Director General, Aboriginal Justice Directorate
- General Counsel and Director of Legal Services, Canadian Human Rights Commission (1991-1999)
- Special Advisor, Law Reform and Litigation, Canadian Human Rights Commission (1989-1991)
- Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, University of Ottawa (1983-1989)
Non-Legal Work Experience:
- Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office (2010-2012)
- Associate Deputy Minister, Department of National Defence (2008-2010)
- Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Priorities and Planning, Privy Council Office (2006-2008)
Other Professional Experience:
List all bar associations, legal or judicial-related committees of which you are or have been a member, and give the titles and dates of any offices which you have held in such groups.
- Regular contributor to the Canadian Bar Association Annual Conference, and Section Conferences
- Member of the National Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters, Chaired by Justice Cromwell (2012-2015)
- Member of the Steering Committee on Justice Efficiencies and Access to the Justice System (2015-2017)
Teaching and Continuing Education:
List all legal or judicial educational organizations and activities you have been involved with (e.g. teaching course at a law faculty, bar association, National Judicial Institute, or the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice).
- University of Windsor Faculty of Law – “Afghanistan: Exploring Legal Dimensions of Modern Conflict” – 2010
- Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice Conference (CIAJ) – 2013
- CBA Conference (Annual Legal Conference, and Mid-Winter Meetings) – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Canadian Judicial Council – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Court of Appeal Seminar (Orangeville, ON): "Development of Law and Policy in the Federal Government" – 2014
- Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies Conference (CASHRA) – 2014
- College of Law, University of Saskatchewan: “Access to Justice” – 2015
- International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR) – 2015
- Re-Inventing Criminal Justice: The 7th National Symposium – 2015
- Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) National Conference: "Legal Innovation at DOJ" – 2015
- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University: “Access to Justice” – 2015
- Supreme Court of Canada Excellence Program: "Representing the Attorney General at the SCC" – 2015
- Moderating a dialogue between Hon. Louise Arbour and Deputy Ministers on the balance between the safety and security of citizens and maintaining Canada’s tradition of protecting human rights (DM Seminar Series) – 2016
- SCC Trends Conference: “Reflections on Governance in the 21st Century” – 2016
- Public International Law Conference – 2016
Community and Civic Activities:
List all organizations of which you are a member and any offices held with dates.
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- Co-Chair of the Government of Canada Charitable Campaign – Canada’s largest workplace fundraising campaign (2015-2016)
- Board of Directors, United Way Ottawa (2015-2016)
- Defence Construction Board of Directors (2009-2010)
Part 11 – The Role of the Judiciary in Canada’s Legal System
The Government of Canada seeks to appoint judges with a deep understanding of the judicial role in Canada. In order to provide a more complete basis for evaluation, candidates are asked to offer their insight into broader issues concerning the judiciary and Canada’s legal system. For each of the following questions, please provide answers of between 750 and 1000 words.
1. What would you regard as your most significant contribution to the law and the pursuit of justice in Canada?
I have been fortunate in my varied career to have had many opportunities to contribute to the law and the pursuit of justice in Canada.
I regard my most significant contribution to have been helping shape the law on human rights throughout my career. As a law professor, legal author, practitioner and a speaker at many conferences, I had the opportunity to contribute to some of the foundational legal concepts that underpin current equality law, including the tests for direct, indirect and adverse effect discrimination; the concept of systemic discrimination and the elements of proof appropriate for it; the nature and proof of defences to allegations of discrimination; and finally the remedial framework. I believe that my work in this area has made a lasting and significant contribution to the law and the pursuit of justice.
In my work at the Department of Justice, I have contributed to other aspects of human rights and the pursuit of justice, including running the Aboriginal Justice Directorate, which supports restorative and traditional justice programs in Indigenous communities across Canada. I have also worked on resolution strategies for the Indian Residential Schools case, criminal law reform, family law reform and program enhancements, and I have sought to support innovation in the delivery of criminal legal aid across Canada. I have had the privilege of participating as a member of the National Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters under the leadership of Justice Cromwell of the Supreme Court of Canada, and serving as a member of the Steering Committee on Justice Efficiencies and Access to the Justice System, which brings together representatives from all areas of the criminal justice system to improve access and efficiency in the system. In addition, I have worked extensively on issues relating to reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous peoples, through my academic writing, as a practitioner, and now as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada.
All of this work has involved leadership in the promotion and protection of human rights, with a particular focus on translating legal theories and principles into practical tools that address the lived experience of exclusion and discrimination. I believe that this body of work constitutes my most significant contribution to the law and pursuit of justice in Canada.
2. How has your experience provided you with insight into the variety and diversity of Canadians and their unique perspectives?
Throughout my career I have had the great privilege of working in all of the provinces and territories, and working with remarkable Canadians from diverse backgrounds, and from all parts of the country. I have spent my entire adult life working on issues of equality, discrimination, inclusion and belonging, in one way or another.
As a legal academic, the focus of my teaching and writing was human rights law, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. During this period, I worked with a variety of individuals and groups on legal advocacy about human rights issues, and I gained a better understanding of the lived experience of different minority communities.
At the Canadian Human Rights Commission, I worked on a wide variety of legal issues, often in collaboration with other Human Rights Commissions and civil society groups representing minorities and vulnerable populations. Through this work, I got to see the damage done to individuals and groups by discrimination of all sorts. I also had the chance to see the power and the promise of the law in developing and delivering solutions to remedy discrimination and seeking to prevent it. And I litigated and provided legal advice on cases from across Canada, including the Territories, involving the federal government and federally regulated employers and service providers.
At the Department of Justice, I have worked on Aboriginal Justice, immigration, human rights and privacy, national security, criminal law and a host of other legal issues. I have worked with outstanding professionals from across the country in a very diverse workforce. Two experiences stand out: the opportunity to spend an extended period in a wilderness camp in the Yukon with Harold Gatensby, an Aboriginal leader in restorative and community justice, and to witness the leadership and strength he gained by drawing inspiration from his traditions as he lead his and other communities on a path of healing and re-building. This was truly a remarkable experience that left an indelible imprint on me. Similarly, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the members of the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on National Security in the years since 9/11. These individuals, drawn from a wide range of minority communities across Canada, engaged in thoughtful, deep dialogues on national security issues as experienced by their community, and provided insight and assistance to federal departments and agencies as we developed and implemented laws, policies and practices in this emerging area. I learned a great deal from these leaders. Listening to their experiences and perspectives, I increased my knowledge of myself and my own built-in preconceptions, and gained a better appreciation of how diverse perspectives contribute to better solutions.
Finally, I have had the privilege of leading Canada’s largest legal organization, the Department of Justice. It has offices across Canada and in the North; it deals with issues from all parts of Canada; and it is a diverse and vibrant workplace. The Department also supports the national government, which is itself composed of Ministers representing all regions of Canada. This work is a daily reminder of the complexity of the country, in all of its diversity.
3. Describe the appropriate role of a judge in a constitutional democracy.
The role of a judge in a constitutional democracy has many dimensions. First, a judge must seek to do justice according to law, which involves resolving disputes through a fair process, and making a decision based on the unbiased, diligent and thoughtful application of the law to the facts. I would add that a judge must bring to this task compassion, empathy, and an understanding of the human condition of the individuals before the Court, combined with awareness of the social conditions and context that provide the backdrop for the matter. A judge must act with integrity and independence in all matters inside and outside of the courtroom. All of this is true for any judge in any legal and political context.
The question of the “appropriate” role of a judge in a constitutional democracy brings into focus the question of the judiciary in relation to the legislative and executive branches of government. In this, I would argue there are some clear guiding principles, but their application in particular cases cannot be done through hard and fast rules. First, the judiciary in Canada has been involved in adjudication of constitutional disputes from the outset – starting with division of powers cases, then branching into judicial review of Ministerial and governmental decision-making, and then applying emerging concepts such as the “implied Bill of Rights”. With the adoption of the Charter, and the Aboriginal and Treaty rights in s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, this has taken on entirely new aspects, given the expectations of Canadians, the wording of the Charter guarantees, the duty to determine whether limits on rights are reasonable and justifiable under s. 1, and the duty to craft an appropriate remedy. These duties were assigned to the judiciary by the democratically elected representatives of the country, and are entrenched in our core constitutional document.
In light of this, I believe that the “appropriate” role of a judge in a constitutional democracy is to act with integrity and independence in assessing the validity of laws or government actions, and applying the law to the facts of the matter. Given the nature of constitutional adjudication, I believe it is important for the judiciary to act with a degree of humility in what they know as they assess the validity of legislation or government actions. I have been deeply involved in policy development, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes, and have seen how complex an exercise it can be to strike the appropriate balance when dealing with many different and intersecting interests, rights and perspectives. Given this, I am keenly aware of the challenges the judiciary faces in addressing legal issues that have been framed by parties, based on their respective interests, within a process and rules that limit the scope for consultation or for other voices to bring forward evidence and perspectives. So I believe that judges must generally demonstrate respect for the legislative or governmental decision-making process, and humility in assessing whether the balance that was struck is invalid under the Charter.
On the other hand, I have also seen how difficult policy questions can be ignored or deferred by governments or legislatures, or conversely dealt with so rapidly and with such a focus on a particular result that this range of perspectives and evidence is never brought to bear. Many cases involve laws that were adopted long before the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or before current case-law developed. In these instances, a judge must appropriately demonstrate the courage to fulfill the mandate that Canadians have bestowed, to apply the constitutional doctrines in a purposive manner, in light of the wider context and the promise of protection that is inherent in an entrenched Charter of Rights. This may sometimes involve leading rather than following, and in this again I would argue that a degree of humility is essential, both in crafting new doctrine and in creating new remedies. However, it is entirely appropriate in this type of situation for a judge to give full effect to the constitutional guarantees, knowing that it is generally open to the legislative and executive branches to respond if they see fit.
Finally, in all that he or she says, writes or does, both inside and outside of the courtroom, a judge carries the responsibility of stewardship of the institution of the judicial branch of governance. Canadians have bestowed great power and great responsibility on the judiciary, and they rightly have great confidence that judges will use these wisely. They also rightly expect the highest standards of conduct of the judiciary, and this is another aspect of the “appropriate” role of a judge in a constitutional democracy.
4. Who is the audience for decisions rendered by the court(s) to which you are applying?
The first audience for decisions rendered by the Federal Court is the parties to the proceeding. They deserve a decision which fairly reflects the positions they advanced before the Court, and one which presents an impartial, diligent and thorough explanation of the result, written in a language which can be comprehended.
The next audience is the decision-makers who will be bound by the law as set out in the decision – the members of the Tribunal which rendered the decision under appeal. The role of a court is to resolve matters for the parties, and to provide guidance for those who are bound to apply the law as set out in the decision. For the Federal Court, this includes the administrative bodies whose decisions are appealed or reviewed by the Court. In relation to matters of law, this requires precision of thought and expression, as well as a capacity to comprehend the different and various circumstances in which the legal doctrine is likely to be applied in future cases, to the extent one can do so.
A third audience are those who may rely on the decision for guidance as to the law, including other judges and counsel advising parties on matters of law or its application to similar factual situations. This includes groups most directly affected by the doctrine set out in the decision, for example refugee claimants, First Nations, equality-seeking groups, or corporations. A distinct audience is the Supreme Court of Canada, which may hear the matter on appeal, or may refer to the decision in its exposition of the law.
Another audience is the wider public, and the media. Decisions are now widely available, and Court decisions must be written with a view to being comprehended by more than an expert audience. There are limits to this, given the primary responsibility to do justice according to law for the parties, and the requirements of judicial decision-making, but decisions should be written in a manner such that a reasonably informed reader, whether a member of the public or journalist, can understand the essential findings and the legal determinations which guided the decision. This requires clarity and simplicity of written expression, and care in the essential passages to express the concepts in a manner which is easily understood.
Finally, the legal academic community is a relevant audience. It is not the job of a judge to please academics by randomly citing their work; it is, however, a relevant consideration that courts provide interpretations of the law which in many areas will be the “last word”, since so few matters will be appealed. In this sense, the Court is engaged in clarifying and sometimes developing the law, and its decisions will be read and parsed by legal academics.
5. Please describe the personal qualities, professional skills and abilities, and life experience that you believe will equip you for the role of a judge.
First and foremost, I see the opportunity to serve as a judge as a way to continue my public service, and to serve Canada and Canadians in a new role. I believe that my professional and personal experiences, and my personal qualities, provide a solid foundation for the role of a judge.
My varied professional career has afforded me the opportunity to teach law, to practise, to see law in action as a client, and to participate in its development through my first-hand experience supporting Cabinet and Government decision-making on legislation and regulations.
As a law professor, I taught and wrote about law – primarily equality and anti-discrimination law, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, constitutional law, as well as contracts and remedies. Teaching demanded that I learn to convey complex legal ideas clearly and simply, to engage in effective listening, and to approach legal issues from a variety of perspectives. It sharpened my ability to express myself clearly and effectively in both oral and written communications. It also permitted me to engage in outside legal activities, including speaking, research and writing, and sitting as a Board of Inquiry member under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
At the Canadian Human Rights Commission, I was engaged in the practice of law, providing advice to the Commissioners on a wide range of legal matters, across the full scope of employment and services within federal jurisdiction. I acted as counsel or co-counsel on a number of appeals, and was involved in providing strategic direction on significant litigation, legal policy and human rights questions, including systemic pay discrimination against women in the federal government (the largest systemic discrimination case ever done in Canada), racial discrimination, the implementation of the Employment Equity Act, and the development of equality law and theory under s. 15 of the Charter. This experience developed my skills and abilities in legal strategy, and deepened my understanding of the implications of decisions and doctrines as applied across a wide range of situations, and enabled me to hone my skills as an appellate advocate. I also had the opportunity to work with first-rate counsel from commissions, unions, non-governmental organizations, and private practice from across Canada. I worked closely with counsel from other human rights commissions, and had the opportunity to travel to every province and territory, arguing cases or presenting at human rights and equality rights conferences. Finally, this experience enabled me to gain a rich understanding of discrimination and exclusion, through interactions with complainants whose life experience of exclusion and discrimination was the motivation and inspiration for my work.
At the Department of Justice, I have had a wide array of experiences – administering alternative justice programs in some of the most remote and impoverished Indigenous communities in Canada; working on resolution strategies to deal with the legacy of Indian Residential Schools; developing and implementing anti-terrorism laws after 9/11, and again after the attacks in Québec and Ottawa; dealing with some of the most complex and difficult legal issues that the federal government has addressed in modern times, including prostitution, assisted dying, criminal law reform, anti-terrorism laws, modern war crimes, and class actions involving a broad range of federal activities and laws. This has allowed me to be directly involved in the “full life-cycle” of laws – from defending against a Charter challenge, to dealing with the decision through policy development leading to Cabinet discussion and approval, to Parliamentary debates, to implementation, followed by other legal challenges. This experience has strengthened my capacities for legal analysis and strategic thinking, and provided me with a finely honed understanding of the implications of law and law making, of judging, and of the views and reactions of the wider community to legal developments. It has also enabled me to work with other highly-skilled lawyers from inside and outside of government, and to develop my abilities for leadership, teamwork, listening for understanding, and presenting and defending legal positions.
I take pride in my integrity, honesty, fairness and compassion – qualities which I believe characterize a good judge. I work extremely well with others, and always seek to understand a wide diversity of views. I have had the good fortune to travel and work in all jurisdictions in Canada, and in some international contexts (South Africa, Afghanistan). Through my diverse work experiences, I have gained a rich understanding of the experience of discrimination and exclusion. I have also had the privilege to work in a diverse, bilingual, bijural context throughout my professional career. Most people would describe me as intelligent, open-minded, fair, a highly-skilled communicator, and a problem-solver. They would say that I am an extremely hard worker who manages a very stressful job while maintaining a strong devotion to my family and community.
As Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada, I have also developed my ability to take decisions – to gather the necessary facts, hear a variety of viewpoints, and then to take a decision. I am now managing Canada’s largest and most complex legal organization, and decision-making is a daily requirement of my job. In my prior roles at the Privy Council Office, and in particular at the Department of National Defence, I was also required to take decisions on difficult and complex matters, often under immense time pressure. Through these experiences, I have improved my capacity for taking timely and effective decisions, and for managing the stress associated with such responsibilities.
Finally, since joining the public service, I have worked in a context where discretion and personal integrity are required in all facets of my life. I am now involved in matters which involve Cabinet and Government secrets, as well as matters of national security. I understand the high standards of conduct and discretion to which public officials are rightly held in Canada, and I have lived in that context for many years. I am proud to live in a country which holds its highest officials to such demanding standards, and I am confident that I can live up to these expectations.
6. Given the goal of ensuring that Canadians are able to look at the justices appointed to the bench and see their faces and life experience reflected there, you may, if you choose, provide information about yourself that you feel would assist in this objective.
I am a passionately proud Canadian, and if I am so fortunate as to be appointed to the Federal Court, I would hope that many people would see my story as their story.
I am one of six children, born to parents who worked hard to provide for their family, but who lived a very modest life. I was born and raised in small towns outside Sudbury, and I am the first of my family to graduate from university (two brothers and my sister graduated later). I am the first in my family to become a lawyer. I put myself through university working underground in mines both in Sudbury and north of Thunder Bay. So like many Canadians, my parents’ sacrifice and support enabled me to go to university.
I have spent my adult life in service to my community and my country, as an academic, a practitioner, and as a public servant. I have had the very good fortune to travel from coast to coast to coast, and to work with truly remarkable Canadians on issues that are important to our country. I have worked hard to learn about the country, to try to understand what it means to be seen as “the other” across the spectrum of life experience and circumstance of Canadians, and to make what I hope is a valuable contribution to making our country more just, more equal and more free.
I have been married for 36 years to an amazing partner, a school teacher who has sacrificed much to support my public service. I am a proud father of two daughters, and I have seen both of them become lawyers and grow into wonderful young women who are making great contributions to Canada.
I hope that others see someone with integrity, honesty, empathy and compassion. Someone who is proud to live in a diverse, open, inclusive society. Curious about the lives of others. Aware of our history, with its glories and its failures. Proud of who we are and the kind of community we have built, and hopeful for our future. And humbled by the great privilege of having had so many opportunities to contribute to that society. In this way, my story is similar to the story of so many other Canadians.
Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
News Release
June 23, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
The Honourable P. Andras Schreck, a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice, is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario in Toronto. He replaces Madam Justice N.L. Backhouse, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective April 6, 2017.
Markus Koehnen, a partner at McMillan LLP, is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario in Toronto. He replaces Mr. Justice F.J.C. Newbould, who resigned effective June 1, 2017.
Darlene L. Summers, a sole practitioner with Thompson Summers Family Law, is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario and a member of the Family Court in Ottawa. She replaces Madam Justice V.J. MacKinnon, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective September 5, 2016.
Cynthia Petersen, a partner at Goldblatt Partners LLP, is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario in Brampton. She replaces Madam Justice M. Donohue, whom the Chief Justice has transferred to Hamilton.
Sally A. Gomery, a senior partner at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, is appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in and for the Province of Ontario in Ottawa, effective July 1, 2017. She replaces Mr. Justice R.J. Smith, who will become a supernumerary judge effective July 1, 2017.
Biographies
Justice P. Andras Schreck graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1994. Prior to his appointment to the Ontario Court of Justice in 2014, he practised law for 18 years and was a partner in the law firms of Schreck Presser LLP and Schreck & Greene, where he acted for clients at all levels of court, primarily in the areas of criminal and constitutional law. He has argued more than 100 appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, including a number of significant constitutional cases. Justice Schreck has been an adjunct professor in the law of evidence at both the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a frequent lecturer in continuing legal education programs for lawyers and judges on topics such as criminal and constitutional law and the law of evidence, both in Canada and internationally. He was a Director and Vice-President of the Ontario Criminal Lawyers’ Association.
Justice Schreck has been a member of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children’s Family-Centred Care Advisory Council, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network legal strategy committee, and the Board of Directors of the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted. He was also a member of the Ontario Court of Appeal Duty Counsel Program, assisting unrepresented individuals in the Court of Appeal. He is currently a member of the board of trustees of a small independent girls’ school.
Excerpts from Justice Schreck’s judicial application will be available shortly.
Before being appointed to the bench, Justice Markus Koehnen practised complex commercial litigation at McMillan LLP for 29 years, during which he appeared before courts of all levels, securities commissions, and international arbitration tribunals. His practice led him to work with a wide variety of legal and social cultures, including those of China, Iran, and Nigeria. He was active in the International Bar Association, where he served as chair of the Litigation Committee. Justice Koehnen is the author of Oppression and Related Remedies, which has been cited frequently by courts throughout Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition, he has contributed to various books dealing with director and officer liability, privilege, and arbitration.
Justice Koehnen was born to immigrant parents and grew up in modest circumstances in Toronto. He was the first of his extended family to attend university, earning a B.A. and LL.B. from the University of Toronto and a diplôme d’études approfondies in international economic law from the Université Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a long-time contributor to the director education program run by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Rotman School of Management. Justice Koehnen’s wife came to Canada as an Ismaili refugee from Uganda. They have two children and live outside Toronto.
Excerpts from Justice Koehnen’s judicial application will be available shortly.
After working in the insurance industry in Ottawa and Edmonton, Justice Darlene L. Summers received her undergraduate degree (1985) and law degree (1988) from Queen’s University in Kingston. From the beginning of her legal career with Burke-Robertson in Ottawa, where she became a managing partner, she practised exclusively family law. In 2002, she joined Steinberg Thompson d’Artios Rockman Summers, and ten years ago, co-founded the firm of Thompson Summers, Family Law. Her practice touched all aspects of family law, and she handled files in Nunavut as well as Ontario.
Justice Summers’ contribution to legal education includes teaching, judging student moot and negotiation competitions, conference presentations, and panel discussions on family law and professionalism issues. In the community, she volunteered for a number of years as a board member and member of the executive committee of Family Services Ottawa (previously the Family Service Centre of Ottawa-Carleton) and worked on a fundraising committee for the Ottawa chapter of Dress for Success, a charitable organization that assists women in their return to paid employment by providing work attire and a network of support.
Born and raised in the small community of Winchester, Ontario, with two sisters, Justice Summers is proud of her rural heritage.
Excerpts from Justice Summers' application can be accessed at the following link.
Justice Cynthia Petersen was born and raised in a bilingual home in Châteauguay, Quebec. After obtaining an LL.M. from Harvard University (1990), she began her legal career as a professor at the University of Ottawa. Her early scholarship on systemic racism in the jury-selection process was cited in Ontario court decisions that led to changes in the criminal justice system.
After five years in academia, Justice Petersen shifted gears, moved to Toronto and joined Goldblatt Partners LLP, where she practised labour law, human rights law, and Charter litigation for 22 years. Widely regarded as one of the country’s leading constitutional litigators, she appeared before the Supreme Court and numerous courts of appeal in landmark Charter cases that helped to shape Canada’s equality jurisprudence. She is renowned for her work in combating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and is a prominent figure within Canada’s LGBT communities. She has received numerous honours throughout her career and is an inductee of Canada’s Queer Hall of Fame (2011).
In addition to her advocacy, Justice Petersen has extensive experience in roles that require impartiality. She has conducted investigations into harassment complaints, acted as a mediator, and sat on the Canadian Judicial Council’s Committee of Inquiry into the conduct of Justice Robin Camp (2016). As Discrimination and Harassment Counsel for the Law Society of Upper Canada (2002-2017), she provided dispute resolution services to parties involved in complaints about lawyers’ and paralegals’ conduct. Throughout her career, Justice Petersen has remained committed to education. This has included leading anti-homophobia workshops for the National Judicial Institute, lecturing and teaching in faculties of law, and mentoring young lawyers and articling students.
Excerpts from Justice Petersen’s judicial application can be accessed at the following link.
After receiving degrees in common law and civil law from McGill University, Justice Sally A. Gomery articled at the Supreme Court of Canada, first with the Honourable Frank Iacobucci and then with the Honourable Claire L’Heureux-Dubé. She began her practice at McCarthy Tétrault in Montreal. Moving to Ottawa a few years later, she became a partner at Ogilvy Renault (now Norton Rose Fulbright) in 2000.
Raised within a family that loved to debate, Justice Gomery gravitated naturally to litigation. She was recognized for her exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, representing clients in English and in French before courts in Ontario and Quebec and across Canada. A mentor to many young lawyers and students, she acted as a skills instructor for the Advocates’ Society.
During 26 years as a civil litigator, Justice Gomery handled a wide array of disputes, but was particularly active in the areas of insurance, medical malpractice and health sector regulation, and class action defence. She also advised on procurement and led investigations of potential wrongdoing within organizations and companies. She was the head of her firm’s Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption team.
Justice Gomery has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, and led efforts within her firm and the legal profession to promote equality of opportunity for all individuals. As a director on a variety of not-for-profit boards, she advocated for women, persons with disabilities, the homeless, refugees, and youth. She has also served as Vice-Chancellor of the Anglican diocese of Ottawa.
Excerpts from Justice Gomery’s judicial application can be accessed at the following link.
Quick Facts
- Budget 2017 includes additional funding of $55 million over five years beginning in 2017-2018 and $15.5 million per year thereafter for 28 new federally appointed judges. Of these new positions, 12 will be allotted to Alberta and one to the Yukon, with the remaining 15 being assigned to a pool for needs in other jurisdictions.
- To ensure a judiciary that is responsive, ethical and sensitive to the evolving needs of Canadian society, the Canadian Judicial Council will receive $2.7 million over five years and $0.5 million ongoing thereafter. This will support programming on judicial education, ethics and conduct, including in relation to gender and cultural sensitivity.
- Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
- The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications. There are 17 Judicial Advisory Committees, with each province and territory represented.
- Significant reforms to the role and structure of the Judicial Advisory Committees, aimed at enhancing the independence and transparency of the process, were announced on October 20, 2016.
- The Judicial Advisory Committees in ten jurisdictions have been reconstituted. Most recently, Minister Wilson-Raybould announced the composition of three new Judicial Advisory Committees on April 13, 2017.
- This process is separate from the Supreme Court of Canada judicial appointment process announced on August 2, 2016. Nominees to the Supreme Court of Canada are selected by the Prime Minister from a thoroughly vetted list of candidates.
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Contacts
For more information, media may contact:
Kathleen Davis
Communications and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor
Office of the Minister of Justice
613-992-4621
Media Relations
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613-957-4207
The Honourable Sally A. Gomery’s Questionnaire
Backgrounder
Under the new judicial appointment process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for such appointment by completing a questionnaire. The questionnaires are then used by the Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada to review candidates and submit a list of “highly recommended” and “recommended” candidates for consideration by the Minister of Justice. Candidates are advised that parts of their questionnaire could be made available to the public, with their consent, should they be appointed to the bench.
Below are Parts 5, 6, 7, and 11 of the questionnaire completed by the Honourable Sally A. Gomery.
Questionnaire for Judicial Appointment
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PART 5 – LANGUAGE
Please note that in addition to the answers to the questions set out below you may be assessed as to your level of language proficiency.
Without further training, are you able to read and understand court materials in:
- English: yes
- French: yes
Without further training, are you able to discuss legal matters with your colleagues in:
- English: yes
- French: yes
Without further training, are you able to converse with counsel in court in:
- English: yes
- French: yes
Without further training, are you able to understand oral submission in court in:
- English: yes
- French: yes
PART 6 – EDUCATION
Name of Institutions, Years Attended, Degree/Diploma and Year Obtained:
- McGill University, 1986-90, LL.B. and B.C.L. conferred in 1990
- University of Toronto (Trinity College), 1983-86, B.A. (Hons.) conferred in 1986
- Champlain Regional College of General and Vocational Education, Lennoxville, Diplôme d’études collégiales conferred in 1983
Continuing Education:
- I
have not pursued further university studies since obtaining my law
degrees. I have participated in CLE required to remain in good standing
with the Law Society of Upper Canada (12 hours a year) and the Barreau
du Québec (30 hours every two years). This has consisted of:
- Conferences on various topics offered through Quebec Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, County of Carleton Law Association, etc.; and
- Training offered through Ogilvy Renault LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, including unconscious bias training and seminars on topics such as effective time management, delegation and supervision of young lawyers and good interview techniques.
- Unfortunately I cannot provide a detailed account of this CLE as I have not kept a record of it.
Honours and Awards:
- Awarded the Pelletier, Poirier, Leroux & Kimmel Award to recognize public spiritedness and academic achievement in 1990 by the McGill Faculty of Law
- Elected Associate Editor-in-Chief of the McGill Law Journal, 1989-90
- Awarded the Montreal Bar Mooting Prize and the Quebec Bar Prize by McGill University in April 1989
- Designated as Faculty Scholar by McGill University, 1987-88
- Awarded Trinity College Scholarships and named Faculty Scholar in 1985
- Invited by the University of Toronto Alumni Association to speak on behalf of the undergraduate student body at Katedra at V, the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies
- Elected President of the International Relations Society, University of Toronto, 1984-85
PART 7 – PROFESSIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please include a chronology of work experience, starting with the most recent and showing employers’ names and dates of employment. For legal work, indicate areas of work or specialization with years and, if applicable, indicate if they have changed.
Legal Work Experience:
- Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP (formerly Ogilvy Renault LLP), 2000-present. I practice in the Litigation Group in the Ottawa office. Currently, about two thirds of my time is spent on civil litigation (with an emphasis on professional liability, health law and class action defence) and the remainder on compliance work (including internal investigations of allegations of misconduct or corruption). During some periods I have done a significant volume of insurance defence, but this has decreased over time. Since 2000, I have continued to represent clients in matters before the Quebec courts, and to advice on questions of civil law. Again, this portion of my practice has decreased over time.
- In 2014, I was elected to the Partnership Committee, the internal governance body for Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. From 2003 to 2008, I was the chair of the Litigation Group in our Ottawa office.
- Associate, Ogilvy Renault LLP, Ottawa, Ontario, 1997-1999. I practised in the Litigation Group of Ogilvy Renault’s Ottawa office from 1997 to 2000, prior to becoming a partner. My practice during this period focussed on insurance, professional liability and contractual and construction disputes in Ontario and Quebec.
- Associate, Gowlings LLP, 1995-97. From 1995 to 1997 I was a member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association general counsel group within Gowlings’ Ottawa office.
- Associate, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, 1992-95. I joined McCarthy Tetrault’s Montreal office as an associate after completing my articles at the Supreme Court of Canada. About 50% of my time was spent on medical malpractice defence. The balance of my practice was civil and commercial litigation.
- Law clerk, Supreme Court of Canada, 1990-91. I completed a 12-month clerkship under the supervision of Justice Claire L’Heureux-Dubé. Prior to this, I worked for three months under the supervision of Justice Frank Iacobucci.
- Student, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Quebec City and Montreal, 1988-90.
- Research assistant to Professor Paul-André Crépeau, McGill University Faculty of Law, 1987-88.
Non-Legal Work Experience:
- I had summer jobs through high school, undergraduate studies and law degrees, but nothing relevant to this application.
Other Professional Experience:
List all bar associations, legal or judicial-related committees of which you are or have been a member, and give the titles and dates of any offices which you have held in such groups.
- Member of the Advocates’ Society
- Member of the County of Carleton Law Association
- Member of l’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario
- Editorial Board Member of the Canadian Institute’s Class Action Journal
- Member of Quebec Bar Association, Ontario and Canadian Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities:
- As Vice-Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, I regularly provide legal services to churches in the Diocese on a pro bono basis.
- Over the last three years, I have represented Henk Tepper, a New Brunswick potato farmer who was detained in Lebanon for 13 months, who is claiming damages against the Government of Canada for various breaches of his rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- I have also provided legal advice to two not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa, Centre 454 and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy, on a pro bono basis. This has included, in particular, contract review and employment advice.
Teaching and Continuing Education:
List all legal or judicial educational organizations and activities you have been involved with (e.g. teaching course at a Law Faculty, bar association, National Judicial Institute, or the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice).
- “Mastering Winning Discovery Techniques,” instructor for The Advocates’ Society, Civil Litigation Skills Certificate Program, October 31, 2016.
- “Conflicts of Interest of Interest to In-House Counsel,” presentation to in-house counsel group at TELUS, April 7, 2016.
- “Discovery Skills Win at Trial,” co-presenter and panelist at The Advocates’ Society 2016 Courthouse Series, Ottawa, March 1, 2016.
- “Le rôle du correspondant à la Cour suprême du Canada,” conference for general counsel entitled “La Cour supreme du Canada et le monde des affaires : Ce que tout avocat en entreprise devrait savoir,” Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Montreal, September 23, 2015.
- ·Judge, Presentations on anti-corruption by Telfer School of Business MBA students, Ottawa, February 28, 2015 and October 15, 2014.
- “Travaux en cours! Analyse comparée des amendements au Code de procédure civile à la lumière de l’obligation de l’expert en Ontario,” seminar for the Canadian Bar Association, Litigation and Insurance section, Montreal, October 7, 2014.
- “Something to consider when you sign the next mediation agreement: Union Carbide Canada Inc. v. Bombardier Inc., 2014 SCC 35,” 12 Minute Litigator seminar, Law Society of Upper Canada, Toronto, September 2014.
- “Skills for Cross-Examination,” instructor for The Advocates’ Society 2014 Courthouse Series, Ottawa, January 31, 2014.
- Judge, Nelligan O’Brien Payne Moot, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, November 9, 2013.
- “Train the Trainers Seminar,” training with The Advocates Society, Toronto, September 6, 2013.
- “Effective pre-trial conference briefs,” County of Carleton Law Association seminar, Ottawa, June 2012.
- “Expert Evidence: How has the Landscape Changed for Counsel, Experts and Courts?” Canadian Institute Conference on Advanced Evidence, Ottawa, June 23, 2010.
- Judge, student moot, University of Ottawa French Common Law Program, November 18, 2010.
- “Fat Boy v. Mr. Hairpiece: The Ontario Court weighs in on conduct at discovery,” County of Carleton Law Association Annual Litigation Conference, Montebello, Quebec, November 2010.
- “Defending Toxic Tort Claims” (with Jamie Macdonald), Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, March 25, 2010.
- “Defending Toxic Tort Claims,” Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, March 23, 2009.
- “The Civil Litigation Process in Quebec,” Ontario Masters Conference, Ottawa, September 18, 2008.
- “L’affaire Double N Earthmovers : Perspectives civilistes et de la common law” (with Claudia Dery), Construction Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, Montreal, October 10, 2007.
- “Enforcement of Quebec Judgments in Ontario,” County of Carleton Law Association, November 2000, Montebello, Quebec.
- I was involved in other teaching and continuing education prior to November 2000, but have not kept a record of these activities.
Community and Civic Activities:
List all organizations of which you are a member and any offices held with dates.
- Vice-Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, 2012 to the present. As Vice-Chancellor, I advise the Diocese on a wide range of legal matters, including risk management, employment issues and claims.
- Member, Cathedral Refugee Sponsorship Steering Committee and chair of the fundraising subcommittee, 2015 to the present. The Steering Group, in conjunction with two Rotary Clubs in Ottawa, has sponsored a Syrian refugee family who have resettled in Canada and has applied for further sponsorships.
- Board Member and head of Governance Subcommittee, SenseAbility Canada, 2015 to the present. SenseAbility is a business-led not-for-profit group promoting the hiring of persons with disabilities.
- Board Member, Centre 454, 2012-2015. Centre 454 is a not-for-profit organization providing support for the homeless and at risk of homelessness.
- Chair, GIFT campaign, Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 2012. The GIFT campaign raised money to support various ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, including women’s shelters and homeless support centres.
- Board Member, Ottawa Youth Orchestra Association, 2008-10. The OYOA is a not-for-profit organization providing musical education and training to children and youth in the National Capital Region.
- Cited for meritorious service by the United Way for participation in the 1991 Federal Service Division Joint Campaign.
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PART 11 – THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN CANADA’S LEGAL SYSTEM
The Government of Canada seeks to appoint judges with a deep understanding of the judicial role in Canada. In order to provide a more complete basis for evaluation, candidates are asked to offer their insight into broader issues concerning the judiciary and Canada’s legal system. For each of the following questions, please provide answers of between 750 and 1000 words.
1. What would you regard as your most significant contribution to the law and the pursuit of justice in Canada?
- Through my career, I have contributed to some important developments in Canadian law. For example:
- I was lead counsel for Canadian Blood Services in CBS v. Freeman, 2010 ONSC 4885, a challenge to blood donor policies based on section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I successfully argued that section 15 guarantees do not apply to CBS collection policies, first, because CBS is neither a government entity nor implementing a government program and, second, because blood donation is not a benefit conferred by the law or an obligation imposed by the law. These arguments advanced the legal analysis of these issues and by extension the Charter.
- In a series of cases before the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board culminating in WA v. JB, 2016 CanLII 1579, I argued that the College has attempted to impose reporting requirements on physicians that are inconsistent with statute. Although this may seem like a narrow point, it has a significant impact not only on individual physicians but on faculties of medicine across Ontario. The Board’s decision will be reviewed by the Ontario Divisional Court in 2017.
- In Glaxo Wellcome PLC v. Minister of National Revenue (1998) 228 NR 164, I crafted the argument that convinced the Federal Court of Appeal to recognize a new remedy known as an equitable bill of discovery (an action which has as its sole purpose the securing of information required to act on rights against a party which has injured you, but whose identity is unknown).
- I led the plaintiff’s legal team in Statham v. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, [2012] 2 FCR 421, which clarified the obligation of federal entities such as the CBC in responding to access to information requests.
- I am proud of these contributions, but suspect that many litigators who have been in practice over a couple of decades could identify equally important cases in which they have been involved. For that reason, I do not think that this body of law is my most significant contribution.
- I am also proud of how I have, during the last 15 years of my career, promoted ethical corporate practices. This began with advocacy for best practices in procurement to large companies even though, at the time, there were few sanctions for bad behavior. As Canadian authorities began to enact legislation, policies and practices which imposed consequences for illegal or unethical acts in the context of tendering, I created a business ethics and anti-corruption group within our firm. In some cases, we have been able to have a significant effect on the practices of our clients. I have provided training on best practices to the management and employees of a national telecommunications company, a multi-national engineering company, and a Crown corporation. Recently, I led an investigation for Agrium on the potential human rights impacts of its purchase of phosphates from a company in Morocco that mines materials in Western Sahara, a disputed territory. The resulting Human Rights Assessment Report has since been published online and can be found here: https://www.agrium.com/sites/default/files/agrium_hrdd_summary_report.pdf. This represents one of the first times that a Canadian company has engaged in this sort of analysis in a transparent way.
- Again, although I am proud of my accomplishments in this practice area, I do not think it represents my most significant contribution to date. Although striving to achieve ethical standards and conducting human rights assessments will become more common in Canada (and globally) over time, I recognize that there are other lawyers who have dedicated their entire career to these issues, while it has only been a portion of mine.
- In my view, the most important contribution I have made is how I have conducted myself during my 25 years as a lawyer. I have led by example. I have not compromised my integrity. I believe that this has had a significant impact on my colleagues, my clients, and others with whom I have interacted. I have mentored many associates and students, and given those opportunities for real professional growth and advancement. I have supported staff members, and listened to their concerns. I have promoted diversity and inclusion, not just as a good idea but as a part of the fundamental DNA of my firm and profession. I have been open about my commitment to my family, and my belief that, as a female lawyer, having a family and having a career are not mutually exclusive. I have volunteered my time and energy for community projects. I think I have upheld the highest standards of my profession by striving to do my best on a personal level.
- In my view, this leadership has been my most significant contribution because it has been the hardest to achieve, and it has had the most impact on the greatest number of people. Doing the right thing when you are the partner in a large corporate law firm is not always easy. Changes are incremental. You must battle cynicism and fatigue. But I believe that our society bends towards ethical and progressive practices, if only given a little nudge forward. The best way to convince others that this is true is to act on these values.
2. How has your experience provided you with insight into the variety and diversity of Canadians and their unique perspectives?
- I had early insight into the variety and diversity of Canadian culture, and choices I have made personally and professionally have added to this insight.
- I was born in Quebec. My stepmother is a Francophone. My father believes passionately in a Canadian identity rooted in the marriage of English and French cultures. I attended French primary school, and was raised on Fanfreluche as well as The Friendly Giant, and Molière as well as Shakespeare. When I went to law school, I trained in both common law and civil law, and have practiced both throughout my career.
- My background taught me that reasonable people can approach the same problem in very different ways. This was reinforced by my training in civil and common law. The Civil Code of Quebec sets out a detailed set of principles to govern civil status, rights and obligations. The common law has grown from specific precedents and can seem much more ad hoc. Presented with similar problems, civil and common law courts often reach the same conclusions. But how judges make their determinations, and how they explain their reasoning, may differ significantly.
- My understanding of how perspective can influence legal reasoning has since deepened. Different perspectives are rooted not just in competing legal systems, but in cultural and even individual expectations. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge flows from the natural human impulse to think that a familiar way is the best way, and to resist new ideas. But different approaches also present an opportunity, because they may provide solutions that had not previously been considered.
- With this in mind, I have consciously worked over my career to seek diversity of thought and experience, and to try to learn from it.
- Within my firm and the broader legal profession, I have been deeply involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives. This has brought me into contact with a range of perspectives. One of the most exciting recent initiatives is support for the new Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. I advocated for this support within my firm because Lakehead is the only law faculty in Canada that seeks to recruit Aboriginal students and students whose parents did not attend university, demographics that are woefully under-represented in the Canadian legal profession. As well, Lakehead has an integrated work-study program, the first of its kind in Canada that permits law students to complete Ontario articling requirements through internships during law school. As a result, Lakehead will graduate students who would not otherwise have studied law, and who are ready to begin practice at graduation. These graduates will almost certainly bring new perspectives and insights into the practice of law.
- I have also had a chance to gain new insight into the diversity of Canadian society through my work with SenseAbility, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the employment of individuals with disabilities. Through SenseAbility, I have gained a better understanding of the challenges faced by the many Canadians who are clearly willing and able to work, yet who face prejudice and physical obstacles in finding a job.
- My involvement in community organizations has also allowed me to appreciate life experiences very different than my own. For four years I sat on the management board of Centre 454, a support centre for people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Through this, I learned how poverty undermines every other human right, and creates situations where people almost inevitably get a negative impression of our legal system. Recently I have been involved in refugee sponsorship efforts through the local Anglican diocese. This has again sensitized me to the different perspectives that people in Canada may have, and the need to get past assumptions to have real conversations about rights and obligations.
- Finally, some specific work I have done has given me greater insight. In 2015, I was retained by Dalhousie University to assist with a crisis that had developed after the university learned that students in the dentistry program had posted misogynistic and racist comments on their Facebook group page. The situation raised a number of legal and ethical issues, and received a lot of attention in the local media. The university’s general counsel had proposed a restorative justice process in attempting to resolve complaints about the Facebook postings.
- I was initially skeptical about whether this could work, given the divergent interests of those involved and the pressure in the wider community for a more conventional process. As it turned out, however, the restorative justice process was largely successful. This reminded me of the importance of remaining open to new approaches.
- I have also learned about different perspectives from work for entities such as Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, EDC and University of Ottawa. In determining what to do, these organizations must not only comply with the law, but with the interests of the groups that they serve, whether they are individuals receiving social assistance, small businesses or students.
3. Describe the appropriate role of a judge in a constitutional democracy.
- At the most basic level, a judge is an arbiter of disputes. Judges and courts allow us to function in a civilized way. People interact with our justice system in the most stressful periods of their lives: during family conflicts, when they face criminal charges, and when they are struggle with commercial or personal disputes. In dealing with these issues, judges must act with authority, dignity, compassion and respect for everyone involved. Legislatures enact laws, the executive orders their execution, and judges are there to figure out how the law actually works. Judicial decisions are rarely perfect – almost by definition, one party is happier with the decision than the other. We also have huge problems with access to our justice system in Canada; it is under-resourced and so expensive as to be out of reach for many. Despite these limitations, judges play a critical role in solving all manner of immediate problems and, in doing so, permitting individuals to move on with their lives.
- Of course the role of a judge is much greater than this. Through their decisions, judges shape the law and, by extension, society itself. Judges necessarily play this role for a variety of reasons. Even the most clearly-drafted statutes and regulations generally require some interpretation. Statutes may be used to address problems that were not contemplated when they were drafted. Moreover, many principles that are fundamental to our justice system are not written at all. For example, the principles of equity and fair play are deeply embedded in the common law traditions of Canada, even though they are not statute-based.
- Over the past few decades, we have seen some great examples of the importance of a judge’s role as a thinking, considerate interpreter and shaper of the law. In its 1995 decision in Egan v. Canada, [1995] 2 SCR 513, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized equality on the basis of sexual orientation as an analogous ground, making Canada a global leader for LGBT rights which have since been widely recognized. In The Queen v. Ron Engineering, [1981] 1 SCR 111, the Court applied a creative contractual analysis to tendering. This analysis as promoted a level playing field in both public and private contracting in Canada, which is not reflected in the procurement law of most other jurisdictions. More recently, in Bhasin v. Hrynew, [2014] 3 SCR 494, the Court recognized a duty of good faith in commercial dealings. Although the duty of good faith has long been established in civil law, its recognition in common law represents a real evolution in the legal relationship between parties to a contract and will have a profound impact on many Canadians.
- A judge’s interpretive role requires a deep understanding not only of the law, but of the interplay of laws and legal principles. It also requires constant awareness of the effect of legal decisions on individuals. Decisions are never made in a vacuum. Judges must consider those who are directly and indirectly affected by them. This cannot prevent judges from making hard decisions, but they must do so mindfully and compassionately.
- Judges must also communicate decisions persuasively. This is not a bromide but a real requirement of the job. Court decisions are only effective to the extent they are understood and respected by those whom they affect. Persuading litigants that they have been treated fairly is hard if a judge’s writing or actions in the courtroom reflect a narrow experience or outlook.
- Some people would object to the description I have provided of the role of judges, on the basis that it gives those in appointed positions an unacceptable amount of power in the context of a democracy. I disagree. The appointment of judges is consistent with democratic values if two fundamental conditions are met.
- First, the appointment process must be apolitical, considered and wise. Judges appointed must not only be intelligent, independent and hard-working but also excellent communicators. They must be aware of the diversity of Canadian experience, respectful and prepared to listen and learn.
- Second, judges must realize that they are being judged, all the time, by those who come before them and those who read their decisions. The institution is as strong as those who are in it. The best argument in favour of an appointed judiciary is the effectiveness of appointed judges.
- The role that judges play in our constitutional democracy is critical. Canadians must trust judges, and judges must repay that trust by fulfilling the huge responsibility they have within our society.
4. Who is the audience for decisions rendered by the court(s) to which you are applying?
- The immediate audience for a decision are the parties directly involved in the case. They may not be the only people affected by a particular judgment but they are, for immediate purposes, the most important. Judges must write decisions that clearly summarize the evidence, state the applicable legal principles and explain the judge’s reasons for reaching their decision. These decisions must avoid the unnecessary use of jargon that make judges and lawyers feel smart but alienate the ordinary reader. To the extent that legal terminology is necessary (as it sometimes is), judges should reduce it, to the extent possible, to language that a non-lawyer can understand. Parties cannot have confidence in the legal system if they do not understand the reasons for the outcome. They cannot make decisions about what to do next if they do not understand their rights and obligations. A judge owes it to the parties who come before him to communicate the court’s decision in a way that they allows them to act on it.
- Clear writing is especially important where parties are self-represented. But I would argue that it is important in every case, because in the end of the day a person who is directly affected by a decision needs to know why that decision was made, whether they are a person going through a divorce or a plaintiff suing for a personal injury or an investor in a shareholder dispute. Their lawyer may assist them with nuances and technicalities but the fundamental reasoning should be evident.
- The next audience for decisions rendered by the Superior Court are lawyers. They have to explain the decision to their clients, and make recommendations in light of them. Beyond this, the broader legal profession needs to understand the court’s reasoning so they can take them into account in other cases. Badly written decisions are not only unhelpful to the parties but may actively impede the further development of the law.
- Other courts also have an interest in understanding decisions by the Superior Court. Although a Superior Court’s decisions are not binding precedents for most purposes, they can have significant persuasive value on other courts, including appellate courts, if they are well reasoned and written.
- Similarly, legislators may be an audience. The law develops as the result of a dialogue between courts and Parliament. Meaningful dialogue cannot take place if the courts charged with interpreting the law do not explain why a particular law is invalid or unenforceable, or has an unanticipated impact.
- Finally, society at large is an audience, or at least a potential audience, for decisions of the Superior Court. Not every decision sets a broad or novel precedent, or involves individuals or circumstances that draw public attention to them. In general, I think that lawyers tend to overrate the interest that non-lawyers have in judgements, even well-written ones. But occasionally courts will speak to an issue that has broader implications or draws scrutiny for other reasons. For this reason, I strongly believe that decisions should be written in accessible language. Judgments that clearly and persuasively communicate the rationale for a decision increase the public’s confidence in the legal system.
5. Please describe the personal qualities, professional skills and abilities, and life experience that you believe will equip you for the role of a judge.
- I would approach my role as judge as I have as a lawyer: with intelligence; a good knowledge of the law and an ongoing commitment to improve it; superior writing skills; strong analytical skills; sound judgment and a great work ethic. I would also bring personal qualities that, in my experience, are essential to a good jurist. These include a willingness to listen, compassion, a sense of humour and dedication to public service.
- My father was a lawyer, then a judge. He was and is an inspiration to me. To him, law is a vocation as well as a profession. Lawyers and judges serve the law and the people who look to the law for help. But my dad also taught me that being a judge is a job. You have to work hard, and never fall into the trap of believing that you are above those whose cases you have to adjudicate. Judges put their pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else.
- My stepmother was also a lawyer, then a judge, but she had a different approach than my father in many ways. My stepmother is a role model for me. Her career was (and is) a huge part of her identity. She taught me that I could have a profession and a family.
- My mother was a nurse. From her, I learned about the profound skepticism that many people have about the fairness of the justice system, and that rules should be tempered with compassion.
- After completing CEGEP I did an undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in Russian language and history. In 1986, I spent four months studying at the University of Moscow. At that point I assumed that I would get a PhD and teach. My father persuaded me to apply for law school, and promised that he would pay for my post-graduate studies if I hated it and dropped out. This was very canny on his part, since I realized shortly after starting law school that I loved it and had a natural aptitude for litigation.
- I obtained both common and civil law degrees at McGill because I wanted to understand both systems and study in both French and English. Early in my career I practiced in Montreal, but eventually moved to Ottawa because my husband’s job was there. Although most of my litigation files are now before the Ontario courts, I continue to handle legal actions in Quebec as well. This has required me to remain intellectually nimble.
- My practice has made me an agile thinker in other ways. Through conscious effort, good fortune and geography, I have been able to resist hyper-specialization. I am counsel on class actions and all manner of civil cases, but I also handle Charter cases, commercial/contractual disputes and hearings before administrative tribunals. About a third of my current practice involves giving clients advice on procurement and anti-corruption problems. The breadth of my practice has kept me from becoming complacent and forced me to acquire knowledge about a wide range of legal issues.
- I would not have achieved the professional success I have without strong advocacy skills. I know how to craft effective argument and analysis, as is clear from my track record in court and in resolving cases without going to court. Writing well and persuasively is a critical ability for a judge. A person reading a judgment ought to be able to understand why the court reached the conclusion it did and be persuaded of the merits of the decision. As a judge I would work hard to be an effective communicator, because this is essential to maintaining the public’s confidence in our legal system.
- A final element of my professional profile is a strong work ethic. While building a legal practice, I have raised a family while remaining active in my local community and contributing to my firm’s management. This has required self-discipline and a lot of energy. It helps that I really enjoy what I do, but the fact remains that I put in a lot of hours. I would not view an appointment to the bench as a way to reduce my workload. Based on my observations, good judges work hard, and this is again something I would bring to the job.
6. Given the goal of ensuring that Canadians are able to look at the justices appointed to the bench and see their faces and life experience reflected there, you may, if you choose, provide information about yourself that you feel would assist in this objective.
- I am a middle-aged woman who has raised a family. This informs what I say and do. I would think that this is something that people could relate to, if I were a judge.
- My personal experiences have also made me conscious of the need to fight both conscious and unconscious bias.
- When I was a young associate, a male partner (who was later appointed as a judge) told me I should not have children, because a woman with children would not become a partner. When I was a senior associate, a male partner told me to abandon my career in litigation, because “a courtroom is a not a place for a woman with children.” After I made partner, I was told by a colleague in the business law group that women do not have the stamina for corporate practice. This remark was made to me just as I was about to start a four-month-long trial as lead counsel in a Charter case with significant legal, operational and reputational implications for our client.
- None of this deterred me from pursuing my professional and personal goals. I built a successful practice and career while raising a wonderful family with my husband. But my personal experiences motivated me to fight for diversity and inclusion within my firm and more broadly within the legal profession. In 2008, as a result of my advocacy, my firm created a formal D&I program. I was put in charge of this program and later appointed the firm’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in Canada. In this capacity, I lead the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives across Canada. In particular, I advise the firm’s management on policies affecting women and members of other equity-seeking groups, and lead programs to promote diversity and inclusion with the legal profession and the Canadian business community as a whole.
- For example, in my leadership role I:
- initiated the collection of demographic information as part of affinity surveys in the firm, so we have baseline data showing where we could improve.
- revised firm policies regarding maternity leave and parental leave, and support systems for lawyers returning from leave.
- advocated successfully for a minimum number of female partners on the Partnership Committee, the governance board for our firm.
- oversaw the creation of Pride, our firm’s LGBT affinity group, which has since gone on to win awards for its leadership role.
- implemented training on unconscious bias for all lawyers and senior business leaders in the firm.
- participated in discussions within the firm, with clients, and in faculties of law, on diversity and inclusion issues.
- arranged for the firm to join SenseAbility, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the employment of persons with disabilities, and took on an active role as a member of its board of directors.
- coordinated a large, multi-year donation by our firm to the new Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University, because it seeks to recruit students who are Aboriginal, as well as students whose parents do not have any post-secondary education.
- have played an active role with Diversity 50, which promotes the appointment of women and members of other under-represented groups as directors of public boards, for the past four years.
- In short, I am passionate about the need to include the full range of voices and experiences within the legal profession, and I have actively fought unconscious and institutional bias whenever I encounter it. I would continue to do so as a judge.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
News release
November 6, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
The Honourable Sally A. Gomery, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto. Justice Gomery replaces Justice M.H. Tulloch (Toronto), who was appointed Chief Justice of Ontario on December 15, 2022.
The Honourable Jonathan Dawe, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto. Justice Dawe replaces Justice M.-L. Benotto, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 1, 2023.
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“I wish Justices Gomery and Dawe every success as they take on their new roles. I am confident they will serve Ontarians well as members of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.”
—The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Biographies
Justice Sally A. Gomery received degrees in common law and civil law from McGill University. She was admitted to the Ontario bar in 1995.
At the time of her appointment to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in 2017, Justice Gomery was a partner with Ogilvy Renault (now Norton Rose Fulbright) in Ottawa. She was previously an associate with McCarthy Tétrault in Montreal after she articled at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Justice Gomery was recognized for her exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. During 26 years as a civil litigator, she handled a wide array of disputes, but was particularly active in the areas of insurance, medical malpractice and health sector regulation, and class action defence. She was the head of her firm’s Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption team.
| 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Draft Order concerning Motion Doc. No. 107 consented to by all parties received on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| null | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Consent on behalf of all parties to Draft Order disposing of the action received on 06-JAN-2021 |
| 2020-11-27 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 27-NOV-2020 advising the Court that the upcoming Trial is no longer needed as the partie have settled the matter. received on 27-NOV-2020 |
| 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Reasons for Order and Order dated 10-NOV-2020 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 82 Result: "THIS COURT ORDERS that 1. Pursuant to section 40 of the Canada Evidence Act and Rule 53.07 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure the following individuals, whom the Plaintiff intends to subpoena and call as witnesses at the trial of this action, are declared to be adverse and may be cross-examined by counsel for the Plaintiff in accordance with that Rule: i. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc; ii. Patricia Fortier; iii. Catherine Godbout; and iv. Ashley McArthur. 2. The Plaintiff shall have its costs." Filed on 10-NOV-2020 copies sent to parties Interlocutory Decision Certificate of Order entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1469 page(s) 430 - 431 |
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| 115 | 2022-04-26 | Ottawa | Certified French language Translation of Order rendered on 19-NOV-2020 by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland filed on 26-APR-2022 pursuant to s. 20 of the Official Languages Act. entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1536 page(s) 142 - 150 | |
| 114 | 2022-04-19 | Ottawa | Certified French language Translation of Reasons for Order and Order rendered on 10-NOV-2020 by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland filed on 19-APR-2022 pursuant to s. 20 of the Official Languages Act. Certificate of Translation of Order entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1535 page(s) 351 - 352 and copy placed on file. | |
| 113 | 2021-11-15 | Ottawa | Certified French language Translation of Order rendered on 07-JAN-2021 by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland filed on 15-NOV-2021 pursuant to s. 20 of the Official Languages Act. entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1515 page(s) 339 - 340 | |
| 112 | 2020-10-27 | Ottawa | Response to request to admit on behalf of Defendant filed on 27-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2021-01-08 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt rec'd from all parties re: 7-JAN-2021 Order placed on file on 08-JAN-2021 | |
| 111 | 2021-01-07 | Ottawa | Consent Order dated 07-JAN-2021 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 107 Result: granted Filed on 07-JAN-2021 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1476 page(s) 224 - 225 Final Decision | |
| null | 2021-01-07 | Ottawa | Confirmation of Receipt recd from all parties via reply email. received on 07-JAN-2021 | |
| null | 2021-01-07 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 07-JAN-2021 directing that "The Court has reviewed the motion of the Plaintiff (...)" placed on file on 07-JAN-2021 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| 110 | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Benedict Wray confirming service of Motion Record Docs 107, 108, 109 upon Defendant by e-service on 06-JAN-2021 filed on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| 109 | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 107 108 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| null | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Draft Order concerning Motion Doc. No. 107 consented to by all parties received on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| null | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Consent on behalf of all parties to Draft Order disposing of the action received on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| 108 | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Debra Diepeveen sworn on 06-JAN-2021 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 107 with Exhibits A,B,C filed on 06-JAN-2021 | |
| 107 | 2021-01-06 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in writing to be dealt with in the Ottawa local office for an Order dismissing the action on consent \ filed on 06-JAN-2021 Draft Order\\Judgment received. | |
| null | 2020-11-27 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 27-NOV-2020 advising the Court that the upcoming Trial is no longer needed as the partie have settled the matter. received on 27-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-25 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 25-NOV-2020 providing update to the Court re: trial received on 25-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-25 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt recd from both parties via reply emails placed on file on 25-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-25 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 25-NOV-2020 directing that "The Court appreciates that counsel undertook to advise the Court (...0" placed on file on 25-NOV-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-11-20 | Ottawa | Ottawa 20-NOV-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: further detail to come. held by way of video conference via ZOOM Duration per day: 20-NOV-2020 from 02:00 to 02:04 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC) Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin Total Duration: 4min Appearances: Ms. A FitzGerald xxx xxxx representing Plaintiff Mr. G Tzemenakis, Mr. C Collins-Williams, Mr. S Kurelek xxx xxxx representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1054 page(s) 478 - 478 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-11-19 | Ottawa | Confirmation of Receipt received from all parties via reply email. placed on file on 19-NOV-2020 | |
| 106 | 2020-11-19 | Ottawa | Confidentiality Order dated 19-NOV-2020 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 82 Result: granted Filed on 19-NOV-2020 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1470 page(s) 458 - 465 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt of both the Order and Reasons and Written Direction issued 10-NOV-2020 confirmed by all parties via reply email. placed on file on 10-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 10-NOV-2020 directing that "This Direction is made in relation to my Order of today's date (...)" placed on file on 10-NOV-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| 105 | 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Reasons for Order and Order dated 10-NOV-2020 rendered by The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 82 Result: "THIS COURT ORDERS that 1. Pursuant to section 40 of the Canada Evidence Act and Rule 53.07 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure the following individuals, whom the Plaintiff intends to subpoena and call as witnesses at the trial of this action, are declared to be adverse and may be cross-examined by counsel for the Plaintiff in accordance with that Rule: i. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc; ii. Patricia Fortier; iii. Catherine Godbout; and iv. Ashley McArthur. 2. The Plaintiff shall have its costs." Filed on 10-NOV-2020 copies sent to parties Interlocutory Decision Certificate of Order entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1469 page(s) 430 - 431 | |
| null | 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 10-NOV-2020 concerning Witness list and will-say statements placed on file on 10-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-10 | Ottawa | Witness list of the Plaintiff (as requested by the Court) placed on file on 10-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-09 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 09-NOV-2020 concerning Witness List placed on file on 09-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-09 | Ottawa | Witness List provided by counsel for the Defendant. placed on file on 09-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-06 | Ottawa | Ottawa 06-NOV-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 75 on behalf of Plaintiff Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held by way of video conference in chambers Duration per day: 06-NOV-2020 from 10:00 to 11:41 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC) Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin Total Duration: 1h41m Appearances: Mr. Benedict Wray & Ms. Alison FitzGerald xxx xxxx representing Plaintiff Mr. Craig Collins-Williams & Mr. Nathan Joyal xxx xxxx representing Defendant Comments: Discussion re: Courtoom logistics after the motion with counsel. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1053 page(s) 484 - 485 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-11-05 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 05-NOV-2020 concerning Amended Trial Record (as discussed in 4-NOV-2020 TMC) placed on file on 05-NOV-2020 | |
| 104 | 2020-11-05 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Amended Trial Record upon Defendant by e-service on 05-NOV-2020 filed on 05-NOV-2020 | |
| 103 | 2020-11-05 | Ottawa | Amended Trial Record filed on 05-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-05 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt received from all parties via reply email placed on file on 05-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 04-NOV-2020 directing that "The Court has reviewed the motion in writing of the Plaintiff dated 19-OCT-2020 (... ) placed on file on 04-NOV-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| 102 | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Stephanie Nehring sworn on 04-NOV-2020 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Supplementary Motion Record and BOA (4-NOV-2020) upon Defendant by e-service on 04-NOV-2020 filed on 04-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 04-NOV-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 101 | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Supplementary Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 82 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 04-NOV-2020 | |
| 100 | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Reply Representations upon Defendant by e-service on 04-NOV-2020 filed on 04-NOV-2020 | |
| 99 | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Reply Representations on behalf of Plaintiff in response to the opposing submissions doc. No. 87 to the Motion in writing Filed on 04-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt received from all parties via email placed on file on 04-NOV-2020 | |
| null | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 04-NOV-2020 directing that "The Court has reviewed the 27-OCT-2020 letter from counsel for the Plaintiff (...) placed on file on 04-NOV-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-11-04 | Ottawa | Ottawa 04-NOV-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: Further TMC on November 20th, 2020 @ 14:00 (2:00pm) held by way of video conference Duration per day: 04-NOV-2020 from 10:00 to 11:11 Courtroom : Ottawa Registry Office Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 1h, 11mins Appearances: Alison FitzGerald - representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray - representing Plaintiff Jenna Anne de Jong - representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis - representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams - representing Defendant Stephen Kuralek - representing Defendant Nathan Joyal - representing Defendant Comments: Recorded via Zoom. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1053 page(s) 364 - 369 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 30-OCT-2020 concerning Doc. Nos. 96 97 placed on file on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| 98 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Craig Collins-Williams confirming service of Responding Motion Record Docs. 96, 96 and BOA upon Plaintiff by e-service on 30-OCT-2020 filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 30-OCT-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 97 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 75 containing the following original document(s): 96 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| 96 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion in writing Doc. No. 75 filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 30-OCT-2020 on agreement with AGC in respect to certain witnesses identified by both parties as necessary to the respective cases (...) received on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| 95 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Stephen Kurelek confirming service of Responding Motion Record, Book of Authorities upon Plaintiff by e-service on 30-OCT-2020 filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 30-OCT-2020 concerning Responding Motion Record, Book of Authorities placed on file on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 30-OCT-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 94 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 82 containing the following original document(s): 92 93 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Defendant filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| 93 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion in writing Doc. No. 82 filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| 92 | 2020-10-30 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Ansle John sworn on 30-OCT-2020 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant in opposition to Motion Doc. No. 82 with Exhibits A-F filed on 30-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-27 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 27-OCT-2020 re: subpoenas received on 27-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 23-OCT-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 91 | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 87 88 89 90 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 23-OCT-2020 | |
| 90 | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Draft Confidentiality Order concerning Motion Doc. No. 87 consented to by Plaintiff filed on 23-OCT-2020 | |
| 89 | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion in writing Doc. No. 87 filed on 23-OCT-2020 | |
| 88 | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Hendrik Tepper sworn on 01-OCT-2020 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 87 with Exhibits A-F filed on 23-OCT-2020 | |
| 87 | 2020-10-23 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in writing to be dealt with in the Ottawa local office for an Order pursuant to R.151 and 152 FCR to permit the plaintiffs to file a confidentiality motion under seal filed on 23-OCT-2020 Draft Order\\Judgment received. | |
| null | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 15-OCT-2020 concerning Motion Record docs. 82-84 and BOA 2 vols. placed on file on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 86 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Stephanie Nehring sworn on 15-OCT-2020 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Motion Record docs. 82-84 and BOA 2 vol upon Defendant by e-service on 15-OCT-2020 filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities Volume 2 (for linking purposes) placed on file on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 2 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 15-OCT-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 85 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 82 83 84 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 84 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion in writing Doc. No. 82 filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 83 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Stephanie Nehring sworn on 14-OCT-2020 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 82 with Exhibits 1-6 filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 82 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in writing to be dealt with in the Ottawa local office for an Order declaring individuals in the following catgeories to be adverse in accordance with R.53.07 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure (...) filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-22 | Ottawa | Ottawa 22-OCT-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: A futher TMC is set for 10AM ET 4-NOV-2020, Motion material referenced has been located and forwarded to the Court (e-filing issue). held by way of video conference Duration per day: 22-OCT-2020 from 10:00 to 10:46 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC) Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin Total Duration: 46min Appearances: Mr. G Tzemenakis, Mr. C Collins-Williams, Mr. S Kurelek xxx xxx xxxx representing Defendant Ms A FitzGerald, Mr. B Wray, Ms. J-A De jong xxx xxxx xxxx representing Plaintiff Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1051 page(s) 457 - 459 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-10-21 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 21-OCT-2020 concerning Trial Record placed on file on 21-OCT-2020 | |
| 81 | 2020-10-21 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Trial Record upon Defendant by e-service on 21-OCT-2020 filed on 21-OCT-2020 | |
| 80 | 2020-10-21 | Ottawa | Trial Record on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 21-OCT-2020 | |
| 79 | 2020-10-16 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Appendix: Rulings Sought and cover letter upon Defendant by e-service on 16-OCT-2020 filed on 16-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-16 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 16-OCT-2020 concerning Appendix: Rulings Sought placed on file on 16-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-16 | Ottawa | Appendix: Rulings Sought (further to the amended motion filed 15-OCT-2020) of the Plaintiff. (Fwd to the Court) placed on file on 16-OCT-2020 | |
| 78 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 76 77 Number of copies received: 1 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 15-OCT-2020 concerning Doc. No. 75 placed on file on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 15-OCT-2020 Sent directly to Presiding Judge | |
| 77 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 75 filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 76 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Amended Affidavit of Debra Diepeveen sworn on 15-OCT-2020 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 75 with Exhibits 1-53 filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| 75 | 2020-10-15 | Ottawa | Amended Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff returnable (but no hearing date indicated at this time) for an evidentiaty ruling that the documents listed (...) filed on 15-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-16 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt received from all parties of the 16-OCT-2020 Oral Direction placed on file on 16-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-16 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 16-OCT-2020 directing that The Trial Management Conference set for 16-OCT-2020, has been adjourned to 22-OCT-2020 at 10AM ET at the request of the parties." placed on file on 16-OCT-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-10-05 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 05-OCT-2020 concerning the approved use of pre-trial (PTC) material, electronic courtesy copies included as attachments. (PTC Brief of the Plaintiff filed 18-DEC-2018 and Supplementary Damage Expert Report of Tony Gogan filed 22-OCT-2020). Scan to Trial Judge received on 05-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-10-02 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 02-OCT-2020 concerning the use of pre-trial material with USB stick for the Courts use. received on 02-OCT-2020 | |
| null | 2020-09-28 | Ottawa | Ottawa 28-SEP-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Continuation of the Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: to be continued on 16-OCT-2020 held by way of video conference remotely (ZOOM) Duration per day: 28-SEP-2020 from 10:10 to 12:00 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC) Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin Total Duration: 1h50 Appearances: Ms. Alison FitzGerald, Ms. Jenna-Anne de jong and Mr. Benedict Wray xxx xxxx representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis, Mr. Craig Collins-Williams, Mr. Stephen Luedeck xxx xxxx representing Defendant Comments: A continuation of the TMC will take place 16-OCT-2020 at 2:00PM ET via Zoom. A further continuation of the TMC is tentatively being held 22-OCT-2020 at 10AM ET. If the need for the 16-OCT TMC changes counsel are to advise the Court. The hearing for the prelim motion of the Defendant: 6-NOV-2020 at 10AM Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1050 page(s) 187 - 190 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-09-28 | Ottawa | Proposed joint Draft Agenda for 28-SEP-2020 TMC placed on file on 28-SEP-2020 | |
| null | 2020-09-10 | Ottawa | Ottawa 10-SEP-2020 BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland Language: E Before the Court: Trial Management Conference Result of Hearing: A continuation of the TMC will be held 28-SEP-2020 at 10:00AM ET via Zoom. held by way of video conference in Court Duration per day: 10-SEP-2020 from 10:00 to 11:20 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC) Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin Total Duration: 1h20 Appearances: Ms. Alison FitzGerald, Ms. Jenna Anne de Jong, Mr. Benedict Wray 613 780 8661 representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis, Mr. Craig Collins-Williams DOJ CANADA representing Defendant Comments: Mr. Marc Cossette, SRO and Ms. Alison Bailey, IT, were present. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1049 page(s) 240 - 242 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2020-09-09 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt recd from all parties concerning 9-SEP Direction placed on file on 09-SEP-2020 | |
| null | 2020-09-09 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 09-SEP-2020 directing that "For purposes of the Trial Management Conference (TMC) being held by Zoom at 10:00 on Thursday, September 10, 2020 (...) placed on file on 09-SEP-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-08-10 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties (by e-mail) with respect to oral directions of the Court (Strickland, J.) dated 10-AUG-2020 (ID: 267) placed on file on 10-AUG-2020 | |
| null | 2020-08-07 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant (on behalf of both parties) dated 07-AUG-2020 advising of the parties' mutual dates of availability for a trial management conference (scanned directly to Trial Judge) received on 07-AUG-2020 | |
| null | 2020-08-10 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland dated 10-AUG-2020 directing that "A trial management videoconference will be held on September 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Ottawa time via Zoom. Because the purpose of the trial management meeting is to discuss the trial platform (virtual, in person or a hybrid) as well as document management, a Senior Registry Officer and one of the Court¿s IT staff members will also be in attendance at the meeting to lend their knowledge and expertise as to virtual platforms and document management systems. If the parties have any concerns as to the attendance of these Court personnel at the trial management meeting, they are to advise the Court as soon as possible as to the nature of their concerns." placed on file on 10-AUG-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-07-31 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: Mireille Tabib, Prothonotary dated 31-JUL-2020 directing that the parties' availability for a trial management conference or video were requested for the benefit of the trial Judge. It appears, however, that the trial Judge will not be available until September 2, 3 or 4, 2020. The parties are asked to advise of the dates, during that period, where they are NOT available for a trial management conference placed on file on 31-JUL-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-07-23 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-JUL-2020 providing availability for a TMC received on 23-JUL-2020 | |
| null | 2020-07-30 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 30-JUL-2020 re: the Plaintiff's letter dated 30-Jul-2020 | |
| null | 2020-07-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 30-JUL-2020 providing further availability for a TMC as requested in the Court's direction of July 22, 2020 received on 30-JUL-2020 | |
| null | 2020-07-22 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: Mireille Tabib, Prothonotary dated 22-JUL-2020 directing that the parties are to provide by July 24, 2020, their mutual dates of availability to participate in a trial management telephone or video conference (via Zoom platform), in the period from July 28 to August 28, 2020 placed on file on 22-JUL-2020 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2020-07-20 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Plaintiff with respect to Doc#74 placed on file on 20-JUL-2020 | |
| null | 2020-07-15 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Defendant (AGC) with respect to Doc#74 placed on file on 15-JUL-2020 | |
| 74 | 2020-07-15 | Ottawa | Order dated 15-JUL-2020 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion ex proprio motu Result: "IT IS ORDERED pursuant to Rule 383 that Prothonotary Mireille Tabib is assigned as Case Management Judge in this matter in the place of Justice James W. O'Reilly." Filed on 15-JUL-2020 copies sent to parties via email entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1458 page(s) 73 - 73 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2020-07-07 | Ottawa | Letter from AGC dated 07-JUL-2020 due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Parties request a CMC with Trial judge to discuss the modalities of the Trial. Forwarded to CMJ (Justice O'Reilly). received on 07-JUL-2020 | |
| 73 | 2020-01-24 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of David Raymond sworn on 24-JAN-2020 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of Confidential Sur-Reply Report upon Plaintiff by personal service on 24-JAN-2020 filed on 24-JAN-2020 | |
| 72 | 2020-01-24 | Ottawa | Sealed envelope pursuant to Justice O'Reilly direction dated June 24, 2019 on behalf of Defendant purporting to contain Expert Sur-Reply Report Filed on 24-JAN-2020 | |
| null | 2019-11-15 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties (via e-mail) with respect to IS # 254 (Oral directions) placed on file on 15-NOV-2019 | |
| null | 2019-11-15 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 15-NOV-2019 directing that "Extension is granted." placed on file on 15-NOV-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-11-14 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 14-NOV-2019 re: Letter from AGC dated 13-Nov-2019. The Plaintiff does not object to the one month extension. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 14-NOV-2019 | |
| null | 2019-11-13 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 13-NOV-2019 re: Direction dated 24-June-2019, Defendant is requesting leave of the Court to file a sur-reply by 24-January-2019. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 13-NOV-2019 | |
| null | 2019-10-31 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 31-OCT-2019 re: Reply Report from the Plaintiff. Defedant submits that they will need to file a sur-reply report. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 31-OCT-2019 | |
| null | 2019-10-28 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 28-OCT-2019 re: Paragraph 7 of Direction dated 24-June-2019, status update on motion for production of additional documents. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 28-OCT-2019 | |
| null | 2019-10-22 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 22-OCT-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 70 71 placed on file on 22-OCT-2019 | |
| 71 | 2019-10-22 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Reply expert report of Tony Gogan upon Defendant by courier on 22-OCT-2019 filed on 22-OCT-2019 | |
| 70 | 2019-10-22 | Ottawa | Reply expert report of Tony Gogan, as per Justice O'Reilly's direction of June 24, 2019 (ID 193) filed on 22-OCT-2019 | |
| null | 2019-10-22 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 22-OCT-2019 re: Direction dated 24-June-2019, the Plaintiff submits that they are of the view that they have fulfilled their obligations under the Rules to provide the Defendant with the documents requested in the proposed Motion for the production of documents. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly received on 22-OCT-2019 | |
| 69 | 2019-10-15 | Ottawa | Order dated 15-OCT-2019 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 48 Result: "THIS COURT ORDERS that the motion is dismissed." Filed on 15-OCT-2019 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1428 page(s) 447 - 455 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2019-10-11 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff to François Morin (Registry Officer) dated 11-OCT-2019 Re: R.271 Motion, update on decision requested. received on 11-OCT-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-23 | Ottawa | Ottawa 23-SEP-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 48 on behalf of Plaintiff Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Senior Usher: Steve Desrosiers Duration per day: 23-SEP-2019 from 10:00 to 13:10 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 3hrs 10mins Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Philippe J. Eddie, Q.C. 506-382-1917 representing Intervenor Comments: DARS and backup recorder used. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1031 page(s) 191 - 195 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 20-SEP-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 63 64 65 66 67 68 with proof of service upon Defendant on 20-SEP-2019 Intervenor on 20-SEP-2019 placed on file on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 68 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of BENDICT WRAY confirming service of Plaintiff's Reply Written Representations upon Defendant by courier on 20-SEP-2019 filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 67 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of BENEDICT WRAY confirming service of Supplemental Affidavit of Stephanie Nehring upon Defendant by courier on 20-SEP-2019 filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 66 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of ALISON FITZGERALD confirming service of Plaintiff's Reply Written Representations upon Intervenor by e-mail on 20-SEP-2019 filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 65 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of ALISON FITZGERALD confirming service of Supplemental Affidavit of Stephanie Nehring upon Intervenor by e-mail on 20-SEP-2019 filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 64 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Reply Representations on behalf of Plaintiff in response to the opposing submissions doc. No. 60 to the Motion in writing Filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| 63 | 2019-09-20 | Ottawa | Supplementary Affidavit of STEPHANIE NEHRING sworn on 20-SEP-2019 on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 48 with Exhibits A filed on 20-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 16-SEP-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 60 61 placed on file on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| 62 | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Elizabeth Schmidt sworn on 16-SEP-2019 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of 60 upon Intervenor by E-mail on 16-SEP-2019 with Exhibits A B filed on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| 61 | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Elizabeth Schmidt sworn on 16-SEP-2019 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of 60 upon Plaintiff by personal service on 16-SEP-2019 filed on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Defendant received on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| 60 | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Written Representations on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 48 filed on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Intervenor dated 13-SEP-2019 concerning Doc. No. 59 + ID 228 placed on file on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Intervenor received on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| 59 | 2019-09-16 | Ottawa | Written Submissions on behalf of Intervenor concerning Motion Doc. No. 48 filed on 16-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-09-04 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant (AGC) dated 04-SEP-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 56 57 placed on file on 04-SEP-2019 | |
| 58 | 2019-09-04 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Elizabeth Schmidt sworn on 04-SEP-2019 on behalf of Defendant (AGC) confirming service of document no. 56 upon Intervenor (Dominic LeBlanc) by e-mail on 04-SEP-2019 with Exhibits A B filed on 04-SEP-2019 | |
| 57 | 2019-09-04 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Elizabeth Schmidt sworn on 04-SEP-2019 on behalf of Defendant (AGC) confirming service of document no. 56 upon Plaintiff by personal service on 04-SEP-2019 filed on 04-SEP-2019 | |
| 56 | 2019-09-04 | Ottawa | Affidavit of David Raymond sworn on 04-SEP-2019 on behalf of Defendant (AGC) in opposition to Motion Doc. No. 50 with Exhibits A,B,C,D,E,F,G and H filed on 04-SEP-2019 | |
| null | 2019-08-23 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-AUG-2019 re: Direction of 24-June-2019, Plaintiff has enquired with Mr. Mockler as to further documents. Plaintiff has received further documents which will be produced to the AGC shortly. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 23-AUG-2019 | |
| null | 2019-08-01 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties (via e-mail) with respect to ID # 219 (Written directions) and Doc. No. 55 placed on file on 01-AUG-2019 | |
| 55 | 2019-07-31 | Ottawa | Consent Order dated 31-JUL-2019 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Oral motion informal request heard orally on 26-July-2019 by proposed intervener Result: "IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The proposed intervener, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, is granted leave to intervene and respond to the plaintiff's motion under Rule 271; 2. The proposed intervener, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, may (i) affidavits in compliance with Rules 80 to 82, (ii) cross-examine on affidavits in compliance with Rules 83 to 86; (iii) file written representations and (iv) present oral submissions all in accordance with the Schedule as set out by this Court and agreed to by the parties; 3. The proposed intervener, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, shall be served with all materials filed or to be filed by the parties with respect to the plaintiff's motion under Rule 271; 4. Should counsel for the proposed intervener become aware of health circumstances relating to the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc that may require the Schedule for this motion be expedited, he shall so inform the Court and the parties; 5. This Order is without costs." Filed on 31-JUL-2019 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1420 page(s) 493 - 494 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2019-07-31 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 31-JUL-2019 directing that "The plaintiff's Rule 271 motion shall proceed according to the following schedule: 1. Responding Affidavits, if necessary, submitted by September 4, 2019; 2. Cross-examinations, if necessary, submitted by September 11, 2019; Respondent and Proposed Intervener's written representations submitted by September 16, 2019; 4. Plaintiff's reply submissions, if any, submitted by September 20, 2019; 5. Hearing: September 23, 2019, at 10:00 in Ottawa, Ontario." placed on file on 31-JUL-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-07-31 | Ottawa | Ottawa 31-JUL-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Direction and Consent Order to be issued. Oral direction for the scheduling of the Rule 271 Motion of the Plaintiff for September 23rd, 2019 at 10:00am in Ottawa, in person. held in chambers by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 31-JUL-2019 from 10:04 to 10:17 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 13mins Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Philippe J. Eddie, Q.C. 506-382-1917 representing Proposed Intervenor Comments: Backup recorder used. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1028 page(s) 379 - 381 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-07-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Philippe J. Eddie, Q.C. (Proposed Intervenor) dated 30-JUL-2019 re: Further to CMC held on 26-July-2019, a draft order has been submitted for a Proposed Intervenor, with consent from all parties. received on 30-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 30-JUL-2019 re: Further to CMC held on 26-July-2019, parties have agreed on a schedule for the Plaintiff's Rule 271 motion. Scanned and e-mailed to Court. received on 30-JUL-2019 | |
| 54 | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Affidavit of Stephanie Nehring and Written Representations upon Defendant by courier on 26-JUL-2019 filed on 26-JUL-2019 | |
| 53 | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Affidavit of STEPHANIE NEHRING sworn on 25-JUL-2019 on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 48 with Exhibits A B C D E F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 F-7 F-8 F-9 F-10 filed on 26-JUL-2019 | |
| 52 | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Written Representations on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 48 filed on 26-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties (via e-mail) with respect to ID # 206 (Oral directions) placed on file on 26-JUL-2019 | |
| 51 | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of STEPHANIE NEHRING sworn on 11-JUL-2019 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Motion Record of the Plaintiff upon Defendant by courier on 11-JUL-2019 filed on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| 50 | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 48 49 Number of copies received: 2 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Expert Report of Dr. Brent Zanke, contained within a Motion Record, on behalf of the Plaintiff, in support of Motion Doc. 48 received on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| 49 | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Affidavit of HENDRIK TEPPER sworn on 10-JUL-2019 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 48 filed on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| 48 | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff returnable (but no hearing date indicated at this time) for an Order under Rule 271 for examination out of Court filed on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 26-JUL-2019 directing that "There will be a follow-up CMC on Wednesday July 31st, 2019 at 10:00am EST." placed on file on 26-JUL-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-07-26 | Ottawa | Ottawa 26-JUL-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Follow-up CMC scheduled for July 31st at 10:00am EST. Counsel to prepare letter for the Court and be prepared to discuss timeline at follow-up CMC. held in chambers by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 26-JUL-2019 from 10:03 to 10:24 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 21mins Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Philippe J. Eddie, Q.C. 506-382-1917 representing Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, M.P. Comments: Backup recorder used. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1028 page(s) 328 - 331 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-07-24 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties (via e-mail) with respect to ID # 203 (Written directions) placed on file on 24-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-24 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 24-JUL-2019 directing that "There will be a Case Management Conference on July 26th, 2019, at 10:00am EST (11:00am AST). Conference will proceed by teleconference." placed on file on 24-JUL-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-07-23 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-JUL-2019 re: Possible CMC on Monday, July 29th in AM. Plaintiff will remain available and requests an update as to the status of the CMC as soon as possible. received on 23-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 12-JUL-2019 re: Plaintiff's Motion Record and related correspondence sent to O'Reilly, J. (CMJ) | |
| null | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 12-JUL-2019 re: Responding to the correspondence the Defendant and Mr. Eddie, counsel for Mr. LeBlanc. received on 12-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: C. Perrier, Judicial Administrator dated 12-JUL-2019 directing that Further to the Order issued on July 12, 2019 scheduling the trial in this matter, the venue of the trial has been changed to Ottawa. placed on file on 12-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Letter from Mr. Eddie dated 12-JUL-2019 re: Letter from the Plaintiff and Defendant (ID's 196-197) -scanned to CMJ- received on 12-JUL-2019 | |
| 47 | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Order (time and place) dated 11-JUL-2019 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton and signed by Judicial Administrator fixing Trial of the matter to be heard at Special Sitting in Toronto on 30-NOV-2020 to begin at 09:30 duration: 50d language: E Filed on 12-JUL-2019 cc's sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1418 page(s) 189 - 189 Transmittal letters placed on file | |
| null | 2019-07-12 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 12-JUL-2019 "We write further to the Plaintiff's letter requesting an urgent hearing for their proposed Rule 271 motion. We do not share the Plaintiff's view that there is a need for an urgent hearing..." -scanned to CMJ- received on 12-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-07-11 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 11-JUL-2019 re: Urgent motion hearing date for the enclosed motion to examine a witness for trial out ouf Court, pursuant to Rule 271 of the Federal Court Rules -scanned to CMJ- received on 11-JUL-2019 | |
| null | 2019-06-25 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties - by email with respect to Directions of the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated June 24, 2019 placed on file on 25-JUN-2019 | |
| null | 2019-06-24 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 24-JUN-2019 directing that pursuant to the Pre-trial conference held on June 17, 2019: 1. trial in mid-December 2020 for approximately 10 weeks 2. exchange of will-say statements for witnesses no later than 60 days before the commencement of the trial 3. exchange of will say statements for the common witnesses no later than 120 days before the commencement of the trial 4. parties are to propose a schedule for the exchange of written submissions early in 2020 5. ... -SEE DECISION FOR MORE DETAILS- placed on file on 24-JUN-2019 | |
| null | 2019-06-17 | Ottawa | Ottawa 17-JUN-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Continuation of the Pre-Trial Conference Result of Hearing: Direction to be issued. Parties to make comments and submit to the Court. Official Direction to be issued upon receipt. held in Court Senior Usher: Bell, T. Duration per day: 17-JUN-2019 from 09:30 to 11:45 Courtroom : Courtroom - 5th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 2h, 15min. Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: DARS used. Backup recorder used. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1026 page(s) 142 - 150 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-06-10 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 10-JUN-2019 re: Agenda for PTC on June 17, 2019 at 9:30am. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 10-JUN-2019 | |
| null | 2019-05-31 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 31-MAY-2019 Parties are inquiring the Court for dates for a trial estimated to take 9 12 weeks. Scanned and sent to Justice O'Reilly. received on 31-MAY-2019 | |
| null | 2019-05-09 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties (via e-mail) with respect to ID # 188 (Written directions) placed on file on 09-MAY-2019 | |
| null | 2019-05-09 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 09-MAY-2019 directing that "There will be a follow-up pre-trial conference on June 17th, 2019 at 9:30am for a duration of half a day (4 hours). Counsels are to prepare and submit a joint Agenda a week beforehand, on June 10th, 2019." placed on file on 09-MAY-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-05-09 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 09-MAY-2019 re: Further to the Court's direction, parties submit availability for a follow-up PTC. Scanned and e-mailed to Justice O'Reilly. received on 09-MAY-2019 | |
| null | 2019-05-08 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from parties (via e-mail) with respect to ID 185 (Written directions) placed on file on 08-MAY-2019 | |
| null | 2019-05-08 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 07-MAY-2019 directing that "Counsel shall provide dates in May, June, and July for continuation of the PTC (half day). They shall also prepare a joint Agenda a week before the PTC and be in a position to address the estimated duration of the trial at that time." placed on file on 08-MAY-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-05-06 | Ottawa | Ottawa 06-MAY-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Pre-Trial Conference Result of Hearing: Direction to follow. held in Court Senior Usher: Martin, D. Duration per day: 06-MAY-2019 from 09:30 to 14:25 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 4h 55min Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Jenna Anne de Jong 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: Discussions were held during PTC. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1023 page(s) 294 - 297 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-04-30 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 30-APR-2019 concerning ID no. 174 placed on file on 30-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 26-APR-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 45 46 placed on file on 26-APR-2019 | |
| 46 | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of David Raymond sworn on 26-APR-2019 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of Defendant's Supplemental Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum (Doc. no. 45) upon Plaintiff by personal service on 26-APR-2019 filed on 26-APR-2019 | |
| 45 | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Supplementary Pre-trial conference memorandum on behalf of Defendant filed on 26-APR-2019 in triplicate. 1 copy(ies) for the Court stored in Ottawa | |
| null | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 26-APR-2019 concerning Document ID 177 and document no. 44 placed on file on 26-APR-2019 | |
| 44 | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of David Raymond sworn on 26-APR-2019 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of Expert Report of Mr. Steve Pittman (Document ID 177) upon Plaintiff by personal service on 26-APR-2019 filed on 26-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Expert Report of Mr. Steve Pittman responding to the Plaintiff's expert report received on 26-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-26 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 26-APR-2019 re: Inquiring if an agenda will be provide prior to the PTC. (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 26-APR-2019 | |
| 43 | 2019-04-24 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Debra Diepeveen sworn on 24-APR-2019 on behalf of Plaintiff confirming service of Notice of Motion (Document no. 42) and the Affidavit of Debra Diepeveen (Document ID 174) upon Defendant by courier on 24-APR-2019 filed on 24-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-24 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Debra Diepeveen sworn on 24-APR-2019 on behalf of Plaintiff in support of Motion Doc. No. 42 with Exhibits 1 - 53 received on 24-APR-2019 | |
| 42 | 2019-04-24 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion on behalf of Plaintiff returnable (but no hearing date indicated at this time) for an Order 1) that the documents listed in and attached to the affidavit of Debra Diepveen may be admitted into evidence and filed as exhibits at trial without formal proof or (...); 2) An order that any document so entered will be considered a true copy of its original and evidence that it was duly signed, attested, (...); 3) An Order for the Plaintiff's costs of this motion; 4) Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court may deem just filed on 24-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-18 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 18-APR-2019 concerning Expert Report (ID. 170) and Solicitor's certificate of service placed on file on 18-APR-2019 | |
| 41 | 2019-04-18 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of David Raymond confirming service of the Expert Report of David Armond upon Plaintiff by personal service on 18-APR-2019 filed on 18-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-18 | Ottawa | Expert Report of Mr. David Armond responding to the Plaintiff's expert report. received on 18-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-04-03 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 03-APR-2019 re: Document to be appended to Plaintiff's PTC Memorandum of volume 5. received on 03-APR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-03-15 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 15-MAR-2019 re: I acknowledge receipt of the Court's order directing that the pre-trial. (Scanned to CMJ O'Reilly, J.) received on 15-MAR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-03-14 | Ottawa | Confirmation of transmittal receipt via facsimile received from all parties with respect to doc. #40 placed on file on 14-MAR-2019 | |
| 40 | 2019-03-14 | Ottawa | Order dated 14-MAR-2019 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Directions of the Court dated 01-FEB-2019 Result: granted THIS COURT ORDERS THAT the PTC is fixed to proceed on Monday, May 6, 2019, to be held in person in Ottawa at 9:30 a.m. Filed on 14-MAR-2019 copies sent to parties Transmittal Letters placed on file. entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1402 page(s) 369 - 369 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2019-03-11 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 11-MAR-2019 providing an update pursuant to the Direction of the Court dated February 1, 2019 -scanned to Case Management Judge- received on 11-MAR-2019 | |
| null | 2019-02-06 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 06-FEB-2019 re: Further to Direction issued on Feb. 1, 2019, Defendant has filed a Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum (2 vols.) | |
| null | 2019-02-04 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 04-FEB-2019 concerning Doc. Nos. 38 39 placed on file on 04-FEB-2019 | |
| 39 | 2019-02-04 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Elizabeth Schmidt sworn on 04-FEB-2019 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of Doc. No. 38 upon Plaintiff by courier on 04-FEB-2019 filed on 04-FEB-2019 | |
| 38 | 2019-02-04 | Ottawa | Defendant's Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum ( 2 Volumes ) on behalf of Defendant filed on 04-FEB-2019 | |
| null | 2019-02-01 | Ottawa | Confirmation of transmittal receipt via fax printout received from parties with respect to ID # 159 (Written directions) placed on file on 01-FEB-2019 | |
| null | 2019-02-01 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 01-FEB-2019 directing that "Further to a case management conference held today, the Court directs that: 1. The Attorney General of Canada (AGC) will file a pre-trial brief on February 4, 2019. The brief may be supplemented after the AGC's experts have filed their reports. 2. A Pretrial Conference (PTC) will be held either on April 5, 2019 or May 6 2019, depending on the dates on which the AGC'S experts' reports are completed. Counsel for the AGC will advise the Plaintiff and the Court as soon as possible if the reports cannot be completed prior to the proposed PTC date of April 5, 2019, in which case, the PTC will proceed on May 6, 2019. 3. The Plaintiff may file a Notice of Motion regarding the admissibility of documents prior to the PTC, and the issue of admissibility will be discussed at the PTC. 4. The parties will exchange witness lists 10 days before the PTC. 5. The duration of trial will be discussed at the PTC based on the Court sitting five days a week." placed on file on 01-FEB-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2019-02-01 | Ottawa | Ottawa 01-FEB-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Direction to be issued setting down timelines leading to the PTC. held in Court Senior Usher: Terry Bell Duration per day: 01-FEB-2019 from 11:00 to 11:50 Courtroom : Conference Room 1103, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 50m Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Stephen Kurelek 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: The Agenda to the January 22nd meeting was submitted to the Court and will be placed in annex 'X' as it addresses PTC matters. The Heargin was recorded using D.A.R.S. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1016 page(s) 16 - 21 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2019-01-16 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 16-JAN-2019 re: Justice O'Reilly's direction dated 7-Jan-2019, parties are meeting on 22-Jan-2019 to discuss matters relating to the PTC. Counsel for the parties are available to attend a one hour (1h) case management conference on January 29, 30 and February 1 between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Scanned and e-mailed to the Court. received on 16-JAN-2019 | |
| null | 2019-01-07 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties (by email) with respect to direction of the Court (Justice O'Reilly) dated January 7, 2019. placed on file on 07-JAN-2019 | |
| null | 2019-01-07 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 07-JAN-2019 re: Requisition for PTC sent to the CMJ (O'Reilly) for scheduling | |
| null | 2019-01-07 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 07-JAN-2019 directing that "After counsel have met to discuss the matters to be addressed at a pre-trial conference, they shall advise the Court of their availability for a one-hour in-person case management conference during the weeks of January 14th, January 21st, and January 28th at which the sheduling of further steps in this action will be discussed." placed on file on 07-JAN-2019 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2018-12-19 | Ottawa | Letter from PLaintiff (Hendrik Tepper) to the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated 19-DEC-2018 re: Defendant's letter dated 19-December-2018, scanned to Justice O'Reilly. received on 19-DEC-2018 | |
| 37 | 2018-12-19 | Ottawa | ****** CANCELLED ****** Letter from Plaintiff (Hendrik Tepper) to the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated 19-DEC-2018 re: Defendant's letter dated 19-December-2018 Scanned to Justice O'Reilly. filed on 19-DEC-2018 | |
| null | 2018-12-19 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant (Attorney General of Canada) to the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated 19-DEC-2018 re: Plaintiff's letter dated 18-December-2018 requesting a pre-trial conference. Defendant is requesting a case management conference at the Court's earliest convenience. received on 19-DEC-2018 | |
| null | 2018-12-18 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 17-DEC-2018 concerning Doc. Nos. 34 35 36 placed on file on 18-DEC-2018 | |
| 36 | 2018-12-18 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of Doc. nos. 34 and 35 upon Defendant by courier on 17-DEC-2018 filed on 18-DEC-2018 | |
| 35 | 2018-12-18 | Ottawa | Pre-trial conference memorandum (5 volumes) on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 18-DEC-2018 1 copy(ies) for the Court stored in Ottawa | |
| 34 | 2018-12-18 | Ottawa | Requisition for pre-trial conference from Plaintiff filed on 18-DEC-2018 Tariff Any other action - $300.00 | |
| null | 2018-12-18 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff to the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated 18-DEC-2018 re: pre-trial conference material; meeting of counsel in January 2019 to discuss matters address at the pre-trial conference; Plaintiff indicates no further delays are necessary or appropriate. Copy scanned to Justice O'Reilly. received on 18-DEC-2018 | |
| null | 2018-12-04 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 04-DEC-2018 RE: In response to letter of Plaintiff dated Nov. 30, 2018. received on 04-DEC-2018 | |
| null | 2018-11-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 30-NOV-2018 providing a status update to the Court, further to the direction of 11-OCT-2018 received on 30-NOV-2018 | |
| null | 2018-12-03 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 03-DEC-2018 re: letters with status updates dated 30-NOV-2018 | |
| null | 2018-11-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 30-NOV-2018 providing the Court with a status update and suggesting that the parties provide a further update by 31-JAN-2019 received on 30-NOV-2018 | |
| null | 2018-10-12 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to Direction of 11-OCT-2018 placed on file on 12-OCT-2018 | |
| null | 2018-10-11 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 11-OCT-2018 directing that "The Court is in agreement with the parties¿ proposition to provide the Court with a further update by no later than November 30, 2018, if the Plaintiff has not made a request for a pre-trial conference by then." placed on file on 11-OCT-2018 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2018-10-02 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 02-OCT-2018 re: file sent to Court re ID 138 | |
| null | 2018-09-28 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 28-SEP-2018 re: providing update to the Court further to letter dated August 27, 2018 received on 28-SEP-2018 | |
| null | 2018-08-27 | Ottawa | Letter from the Defendant on behalf of the Parties. dated 27-AUG-2018 Further to the Court's direction of 25-JUL-2018, it is expected that a pre-trial conference will be requested in the next several weeks. In the interim, the Parties propose to provide a further update to the Court by 30-SEP-2018 should the Plaintiff not have requisitioned a pre-trial conference by that time. *** scanned to O'Reilly (J). *** received on 27-AUG-2018 | |
| null | 2018-07-25 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from 2 counsel for the parties by fax on 25-JUL-2018 with respect to Oral Directions ID 135 of O'Reilly, J. dated 25-JUL-2018, further to letter dated 23-JUL-2018 of Plaintiff on behalf of all parties. placed on file on 25-JUL-2018 | |
| null | 2018-07-25 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 25-JUL-2018 directing that [re: Plaintiff's 23-JUL-2018 letter ID 133 on behalf of all parties] directing that: "The Court is in agreement with the parties's proposition to provide the Court with a further update by no later than August 27, 2018 if the Plaintiff has not made a request for a pre-trial conference by then." Sent to 2 counsel for the parties by fax on 25-JUL-2018. placed on file on 25-JUL-2018 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2018-07-23 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 23-JUL-2018 re: Letter from the Plaintiff on behalf of both parties to update the CMJ. | |
| null | 2018-07-23 | Ottawa | Letter from the Plaintiff on behalf of both parties dated 23-JUL-2018 to update the Court following the Case Management Conference which took place on June 21, 2018. received on 23-JUL-2018 | |
| null | 2018-06-21 | Ottawa | Ottawa 21-JUN-2018 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Counsel are to advise the Court withing 30 days on the issues discussed in Court: the necessity of a motion to admit and the scheduling of a Pre-Trial Conference held in Court Senior Usher: Denis Martin Duration per day: 21-JUN-2018 from 13:28 to 14:17 Courtroom : East Courtroom - Supreme Court of Canada Court Registrar: Annie Ruhlmann Total Duration: 49m Appearances: Ms. Alison FitzGerald and Ms. Erin Brown 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory S. Tzemenakis, Mr. Stephen Kureled and Ms. Mary Roberts 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1000 page(s) 405 - 412 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2018-06-04 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 04-JUN-2018 directing that "Pursuant to the Counsel's request for a CBC to be held in June and at the direction of Mr. Justice O'Reilly, a CMC with the parties is to be held in person on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. for a maximum duration of 1 hour." placed on file on 04-JUN-2018 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2018-05-31 | Ottawa | Letter from Respondent dated 31-MAY-2018 re: Further to the letter dated May 29, 2018... (Scanned to CMJ.) received on 31-MAY-2018 | |
| null | 2018-05-30 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 30-MAY-2018 re: Memorandum sent to The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly regarding ID 128, letter from Counsel for Plaintiff requesting a case conference and a pre-trial conference. | |
| null | 2018-05-30 | Ottawa | Letter from Alison FitzGerald, Solicitor for Plaintiff dated 29-MAY-2018 "I write to provide the following update to the Court on behalf of Mr. Tepper...We request a case conference....We propose also to discuss the scheduling of a pre-trial conference..." received on 30-MAY-2018 | |
| null | 2018-04-30 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to the Oral Direction of the Court (O'Reilly J.) dated 30-APR-2018 Doc. ID 126 placed on file on 30-APR-2018 | |
| null | 2018-04-30 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 30-APR-2018 directing that "The proposition to provide the Court with a further update no later than mid-May is granted." placed on file on 30-APR-2018 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2018-04-10 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 10-APR-2018 "Since the Attorney General confirmed to the Court and Mr. Tepper through its letter dated December 21st that it does not intend to engage in any settlement discussion with Mr. Tepper, Mr. Tepper has been taking steps to prepare for the trial of this matter. Counsel for Mr. Tepper prepared and served on the Attorney General two substantial requests to admit..." (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 10-APR-2018 | |
| null | 2018-04-10 | Ottawa | Memorandum to file from Marc Medas dated 10-APR-2018 I have communicated with counsel concerning the status of this matter. I followed up with counsel concerning the letter submitted by the Defendant on December 21, 2017 indicating that the matter was ready to proceed to trial. placed on file. | |
| null | 2017-12-21 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 21-DEC-2017 providing a status report (scanned to O'Reilly's JA) received on 21-DEC-2017 | |
| null | 2017-10-26 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Direction of 23-OCT-2017 placed on file on 26-OCT-2017 | |
| null | 2017-10-23 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 23-OCT-2017 directing that "On or before December 21, 2017, counsel for the Attorney General of Canada will advise the plaintiff and the Court of any new or different instructions regarding the possibility of settling this matter. Counsel will also advise whether a process for pursuing settlement may be commenced at that point, or whether the matter should be set down for trial. If necessary, the Court is available any time during the week of December 18, 2017 for a further case management conference." placed on file on 23-OCT-2017 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2017-10-23 | Ottawa | Ottawa 23-OCT-2017 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Direction to be issued. held in Court Senior Usher: Pierre Gendron Duration per day: 23-OCT-2017 from 10:55 to 11:20 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Sherley Desir Total Duration: 25 min Appearances: Ms. Alison Fitzgerald and Ms. Erin Brown (613) 780-8667 representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis and Mr. Stephen Kurelek (613) 670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: Back-up recorder used as DARS was not working. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 983 page(s) 146 - 151 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2017-09-25 | Ottawa | Memorandum to file from L.Bélanger dated 25-SEP-2017 confirming availabilities. Justice O'Reilly will also hear parties in person - communicated by email to parties placed on file. | |
| null | 2017-09-25 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Direction placed on file on 25-SEP-2017 | |
| null | 2017-09-25 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 25-SEP-2017 directing that "Reference is made to letters dated September 19, 2017 in which the parties requested a case management conference to discuss the next steps in this metter. Kindly contact the parties and confirm their availability for Monday, October 23, 11:00 a.m. Thanks." placed on file on 25-SEP-2017 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2017-09-20 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 20-SEP-2017 re: request by parties to schedule a CMC | |
| null | 2017-09-20 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 19-SEP-2017 in response to the Plaintiff's letter, seeking a CMC with respect to the scheduling of the next steps in this action received on 20-SEP-2017 | |
| null | 2017-09-19 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 19-SEP-2017 requesting a case conference with respect to the scheduling of the next steps in this action. received on 19-SEP-2017 | |
| null | 2017-07-07 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Direction of the Court issued on July 7, 2017. (via email) placed on file on 07-JUL-2017 | |
| null | 2017-07-07 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 07-JUL-2017 directing that "Please ask the parties to provide a further update on or before October 31, 2017. The Plaintiff need to not file a Form 124A." placed on file on 07-JUL-2017 | |
| null | 2017-06-29 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 29-JUN-2017 re: File sent to Court re: status update dated June 27, 2017 | |
| null | 2017-06-27 | Ottawa | Letter from The Plaintiff, on behalf of parties dated 27-JUN-2017 providing a status update. Counsel also indicates that on June 23, 2017 Ms. Gomery was appointed as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario, effective July 1, 2017. As a result, there has been a change in counsel of record for the Plaintiff. Counsel is requesting the Court advise if form 124 A be filed to confirm removal of Ms. Gomery as solicitor of record. Alison G. FitzGerald will continue to represent Mr. Tepper. received on 27-JUN-2017 | |
| null | 2017-04-11 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 11-APR-2017 directing that "Please ask the parties to provide a further update by June of 2017." placed on file on 11-APR-2017 | |
| null | 2017-03-31 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 31-MAR-2017 re: File sent to Court re: status update dated March 31, 2017 | |
| null | 2017-03-30 | Ottawa | Letter from The Defendant (on behalf of both parties) dated 30-MAR-2017 Providing the Court with a status update received on 30-MAR-2017 | |
| null | 2017-01-04 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 04-JAN-2017 directing that "Please ask the parties to provide a further update no later than March 31, 2017." placed on file on 04-JAN-2017 | |
| null | 2016-12-29 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 29-DEC-2016 re: Status update sent to Court | |
| null | 2016-12-22 | Ottawa | Letter from Parties dated 22-DEC-2016 Providing the Court with a status update/indicating counsel can provide a further update in March 2017. received on 22-DEC-2016 | |
| null | 2016-12-21 | Ottawa | Memorandum to file from Kathy Craigie Ottawa dated 21-DEC-2016 The file was returned from the Court (O'Reilly, J) with directions to the Registry "Please ask counsel to provide the Court with an update on the status of this action". emailed to parties placed on file. | |
| null | 2016-12-20 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 20-DEC-2016 re: File sent to Court re: status | |
| null | 2015-08-19 | Ottawa | Ottawa 19-AUG-2015 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference to discuss a timetable Result of Hearing: Parties will speak to each other and provide the Court with a timetable held in Court Senior Usher: Denis Martin Duration per day: 19-AUG-2015 from 10:00 to 10:37 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 702, 7th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Annette Houle Total Duration: 37min Appearances: Ms Sally Gomery and Ms Biscaro 613-780-8604 representing Plaintiff Mr. Greory Tzemenakis/Mr. Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: DARS was not used at the request of the Judge. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 935 page(s) 117 - 120 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2015-08-17 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt from all counsel of the Direction issued on August 17, 2015. placed on file on 17-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-17 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 17-AUG-2015 directing that There will be a case management conference, in person, in Ottawa on August 19, 2015, commencing at 10:00 for two hours. placed on file on 17-AUG-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-06-18 | Ottawa | Ottawa 18-JUN-2015 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference to set down further steps in the matter in relation to the scetion 37 CEA application Result of Hearing: Defendant's factum to be served and filed by July 3, 2015. Counsel for the Applicant is to write in by July 17th, 2015 to set out her position after having seen the Defendant's factum and the Court will set a further case management conference after having seen the Applicant's position held in chambers by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 18-JUN-2015 from 01:00 to 01:20 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Ottawa Court Registrar: Julie Dulac Total Duration: 20min Appearances: Sally Gomery 613-780-8604 representing Plaintiff Gregory Tzemenakis and Orlagh O'Kelly 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 932 page(s) 225 - 227 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2015-06-17 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 17-JUN-2015 re: Preparation of the file for the CMC on June 18, 2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-25 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt from all parties of the Direction issued on May 25, 2015. placed on file on 25-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-25 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 25-MAY-2015 directing that There will be a case management conference, by teleconference on June 18, 2015, commencing at 1:00 (EST), for a duration of one hour. placed on file on 25-MAY-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-05-25 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 25-MAY-2015 directing that The case management conference scheduled for May 27, 2015 is adjourned to a date to be fixed by the Court. placed on file on 25-MAY-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-05-12 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 12-MAY-2015 directing that There will be a case management conference, by teleconference on May 27, 2015, commencing at 1:00 (EST) for a duration of one hour. placed on file on 12-MAY-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-05-08 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 08-MAY-2015 re: letter dated May 4, 2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-04 | Ottawa | Letter from Gregory Tzemenakis dated 04-MAY-2015 regarding steps taken since the last case management conference and to seek scheduling of the next case management conference..... Given to CMT-Ottawa on May 4, 2015. received on 04-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-04-07 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 07-APR-2015 concerning Scheduling a 30 minute case management conference placed on file on 07-APR-2015 | |
| null | 2015-04-02 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 02-APR-2015 re: Certificates filed on behalf of the Defendant | |
| null | 2015-03-27 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 27-MAR-2015 enclosing two Certificats pursuant to subsection 37(1) of the Canada Evidence Act and advising that the AGC intends to serve and file an Notice of Application within 10 days as required under subsection 37(4) of the Canada Evidence Act. At that time the AGC will request the Court's Direction with respect to the timing of the exchange materials and the scheduling of a hearing for the proposed application received on 27-MAR-2015 | |
| 33 | 2015-03-27 | Ottawa | Certificate of Roch Coté pursuant to s.37(1) of the Canada Evidence Act submitted by the defendant with indication of service upon Plaintiff on 27-MAR-2015 filed on 27-MAR-2015 | |
| 32 | 2015-03-27 | Ottawa | Certificate of Leeann McKechnie pursuant to s.37(1) of the Canada Evidence Act (submitted by the respondent) with indication of service upon Plaintiff on 27-MAR-2015 filed on 27-MAR-2015 | |
| null | 2015-02-23 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 23-FEB-2015 directing that "Between now and the completion of the Crown's production on or before March 13, 2015, counsel shall continue to attempt to resolve the remaining issues relating to that process. Any unresolved issues should be brought to the attention of the Court by way of motion." placed on file on 23-FEB-2015 | |
| null | 2015-02-23 | Ottawa | Ottawa 23-FEB-2015 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Meeting Result of Hearing: The Court will issue a direction. held in Court Senior Usher: Robert Lemay Duration per day: 23-FEB-2015 from 12:27 to 12:50 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Benoit Labelle Total Duration: 23min Appearances: Ms. Alison Fitzgerald and Ms. Alexa Biscaro (613) 780-8667 representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis and Mr. Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: DARS used at hearing #Z005140 Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 922 page(s) 403 - 406 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2015-02-19 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 19-FEB-2015 directing that "A meeting will be held in person in Ottawa, Ontario on Monday February 23, 2015 commencing at 12:30 p.m." placed on file on 19-FEB-2015 | |
| null | 2015-02-09 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 09-FEB-2015 status of productions as per Justice O'Reilly's direction of February 6, 2015. Scanned to Justice O'Reilly's attention. received on 09-FEB-2015 | |
| null | 2015-02-09 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 09-FEB-2015 status update further to Justice O'Reilly's direction of February 6, 2015. Scanned to Justice O'Reilly's attention. received on 09-FEB-2015 | |
| null | 2015-02-06 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 06-FEB-2015 directing that "Ms Gomery's letter of January 19, 2015 has just been brought to my attention. Please contact counsel for both parties and request an updated report on document protection." placed on file on 06-FEB-2015 | |
| null | 2015-01-19 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 19-JAN-2015 Re: We write further to your letter direction dated December 22, 2014 and the Attorney General's correspondence dated January 14, 2015... received on 19-JAN-2015 | |
| null | 2015-01-14 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 14-JAN-2015 We write to advise the Court that we are continuing to work with counsel for the Plaintiff in order to allow them to review all documents containing redactions..... (Scanned to J. O'Reilly) received on 14-JAN-2015 | |
| null | 2014-12-31 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to Direction of the Court (O'Reilly, J) dated December 22, 2014. placed on file on 31-DEC-2014 | |
| null | 2014-12-22 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 22-DEC-2013 directing that "At a case management conference on November 27, 2014 it was agreed that the defendant would produce to the plaintiff all documents redacted solely for non-relevance, while the defendant continued to review documents containing redactions for non-relevancy and other grounds (eg, solicitor-client privilege). The latter are to be produced in a second tranche. Once completed, the parties should communicate with the Court regarding a timetable for the remaining productions." placed on file on 22-DEC-2014 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2014-12-19 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant to The Court dated 19-DEC-2014 In response to the letter on behalf of the Plaintiff dated December 19, 2014. -Scanned to the Court received on 19-DEC-2014 | |
| null | 2014-12-19 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 19-DEC-2014 requesting clarification of the Court re: directions received at the case management conference of 27-NOV-2014 (scanned to the Court) received on 19-DEC-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-27 | Ottawa | Ottawa 27-NOV-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Senior Usher: D. Cormier Duration per day: 27-NOV-2014 from 10:26 to 11:01 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Anil Kamal Total Duration: 35min Appearances: Ms. Alison Fitzgerald (613) 749-4700 ext. 206 representing Plaintiff Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis, Mr. Craig Collins-Williams, & Ms. Orlagh O'Kelly (613) 670-6338 representing Defendant Comments: DARS was used (Z005140) Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 918 page(s) 72 - 75 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2014-11-25 | Ottawa | Letter from Respondent dated 25-NOV-2014 re: We write further to your Direction of November 19, 2014... (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 25-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-24 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 21-NOV-2014 further to the Court's Direction of 19-NOV-2014 confirming that Plaintiff'S counsel is available on 6-JAN-2015 for a hearing of a motion on document production, should it prove necessary; received on 24-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-19 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties by telecopier with respect to letter confirming oral directions ID#69 placed on file on 19-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-19 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 19-NOV-2014 directing that Further to letters submitted on November 17 and 18, 2014, the Court directs that Counsel should continue to attempt to resolve issues relating to the production of documents and, should it be necessary, the Plaintiff may file a motion addressing any outstanding issues after the final tranche of production has been completed. Counsel shall provide dates for the hearing of a motion, should it be necessary, during the week of December 15, 2014 and January 2015 placed on file on 19-NOV-2014 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2014-11-18 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 18-NOV-2014 further to the Defendant's letter of 17-NOV-2014 seeking to postpone the Plaintiff's document discovery motion until after the completion of the Defendant's document production, in the event the Court is inclined to set a briefing and Hearing schedule for the motion, requesting that any such schedule take account of the already extended timeline for the Defendant to make its document disclosures and that the motion be heard before the end of 2014 (scanned to CMJ) received on 18-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-17 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 17-NOV-2014 further to Plaintiff's letter dated 14-NOV-2014 requesting the Court's Directions as to whether the motion will be heard on 27-NOV-2014. (Scanned to O'Reilly, CMJ) received on 17-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-11-17 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 14-NOV-2014 further to concerns raised during the 24-OCT-2014 CMC concerning redaction of materials produced by AGC in its Schedule A document productions; indicating that Plaintiff will be serving motion materials to the AGC in connection with concerns unresolved to be heard at the next CMC 27-NOV-2014. (Scanned to O'Reilly, CMJ) received on 17-NOV-2014 | |
| null | 2014-10-24 | Ottawa | Ottawa 24-OCT-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Next CMC on November 27, 2014. held in Court Senior Usher: Alain Deslauriers Duration per day: 24-OCT-2014 from 10:27 to 10:42 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Benoit Labelle Total Duration: 15min Appearances: Ms. Alison Fitzgerald and Ms. Alexa Biscaro (613) 780-8667 representing Plaintiff Mr. Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6246 representing Defendant Comments: DARS used at hearing Z005140. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 915 page(s) 261 - 263 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2014-07-03 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt by fax by the parties of the oral direction of the Honourable MR. Justice O'Reilly dated 27-JUN-2014. The oral direction was communicated orally to the parties on 27-JUN-2014 and faxed to the parties on 3-JUL-2014 placed on file on 03-JUL-2014 | |
| null | 2014-07-03 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 27-JUN-2014 directing that "Pursuant to the Plaintiff's and Defendant's replies providing us with their availability, there will be a Case Management Conference that will be held in person in Ottawa on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., with an approximate duration of one (1) hour. Also, a subsequent Case Management Conference shall be held in person in Ottawa on Thursday, November 27, 2014, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with an approximate duration of one(1) hour" placed on file on 03-JUL-2014 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2014-06-24 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-JUN-2014 Plaintiff's availability in October and November 2014. Scanned to CMJ. received on 24-JUN-2014 | |
| null | 2014-06-23 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant to the Court dated 23-JUN-2014 Writes further to the Order of the Court dated June 19, 2014 to advise that counsel for the Defendant is available October 21-24 for a Case Management Conference and November 25 to 27 for an additional Casem Management Conference (if it should be necessary). Scanned to the Court. received on 23-JUN-2014 | |
| 31 | 2014-06-19 | Ottawa | Order dated 19-JUN-2014 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Case Management Conference Result: This Court orders that: 1. The Defendant's production takes place in four stages with the following deadlines: September 19, 2014, October 17, 2014, November 14, 2014, and December 12, 2014. 2. Counsel shall indicate their availability for a CMC during the week of October 20, 2014; and 3. Counsel shall also indicate their availability for an additional CMC, if it should become necessary, during the week of November 24, 2014. Filed on 19-JUN-2014 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1234 page(s) 248 - 249 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2014-06-19 | Ottawa | Ottawa 19-JUN-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Order to be issued 20-JUN-2014 re: timetable for documents held in Court Senior Usher: Dan Cormier Duration per day: 19-JUN-2014 from 10:31 to 10:53 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Jennifer Jones Total Duration: 22min Appearances: Alison G. Fitzgerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff Gregory S. Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6246 representing Defendant Comments: DARS equipment used: Z005140 Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 909 page(s) 15 - 17 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2014-06-02 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 02-JUN-2014 directing that "A Case Management Conference will be held in person in Ottawa on Thursday, June 19, 2014 commencing at 10h30 a.m. for a duration of 1 hour." placed on file on 02-JUN-2014 | |
| null | 2014-05-23 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-MAY-2014 "I write to request that a date be set for a case conference in connection with the above-referenced proceeding. On May 20, 2014, I received a letter from Mr. Gregory S. Tzemenakis, on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada, stating that his client will not be appealing the Order issued by you on May 8, 2014 dismissing the Attorney General's motion to strike Mr. Tepper's claim..." (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 23-MAY-2014 | |
| null | 2014-05-08 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of receipt (fax confirmation) received from the Applicant and Defendant with respect to Doc. No. 30 placed on file on 08-MAY-2014 | |
| 30 | 2014-05-08 | Ottawa | Reasons for Order and Order dated 08-MAY-2014 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 23 Result: THIS COURT ORDERS that the motion is dismissed, with costs. Filed on 08-MAY-2014 copies sent to parties Interlocutory Decision Copy of Reasons for Order and Order entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1229 page(s) 370 - 378 | |
| null | 2014-04-10 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 10-APR-2014 advising that Mr. Gregory S. Tzemenakis now has carriage of the file, together with Mr. Craig Collins-Williams and requesting that all further correspondence be directed to Mr. Tzemenakis' attention. received on 10-APR-2014 | |
| null | 2014-02-07 | Ottawa | Ottawa 07-FEB-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 23 on behalf of Defendant to strike Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Duration per day: 07-FEB-2014 from 09:00 to 15:00 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Pauline Chartrand Total Duration: 6h Appearances: Sally Gomery and Alison G. FitzGerald (613) 780-8604/8667 representing Plaintiff Helen Gray and Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6217 representing Defendant Comments: Plaintiff did submit copy of a Notice of Appeal of the Tanudjaja case DARS was used to record the hearing of the matter (Z0005140) and the Presiding Judge did not request a CD of the recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 897 page(s) 21 - 31 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| 29 | 2014-01-24 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sally Gomery confirming service of Plaintiff's Motion Record (Doc.28) and Book of Authorities upon Defendant by courier on 24-JAN-2014 filed on 24-JAN-2014 | |
| null | 2014-01-24 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Plaintiff received on 24-JAN-2014 | |
| 28 | 2014-01-24 | Ottawa | Motion Record in response to Motion Doc. No. 23 containing the following original document(s): 27 Number of copies received: 3 on behalf of Plaintiff filed on 24-JAN-2014 | |
| 27 | 2014-01-24 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Plaintiff concerning Motion Doc. No. 23 filed on 24-JAN-2014 | |
| null | 2014-01-10 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties by telecopier with respect to Order Doc.26 placed on file on 10-JAN-2014 | |
| 26 | 2014-01-10 | Ottawa | Order dated 10-JAN-2014 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Case Management Conference Result: "...Court's previous scheduling Order dated November 27, 2013 is amended, as follows...Plaintiff shall serve and file a responding motion record on or before January 24, 2014; and ...The motion will be heard in Ottawa on February 7, 2014, beginning at 9:00am." Filed on 10-JAN-2014 certified copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1216 page(s) 169 - 169 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2014-01-10 | Ottawa | Ottawa 10-JAN-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference to discuss the scheduling of Motion Doc.23 Result of Hearing: The Hearing of the Defendant's Motion to strike originally scheduled to take place on 17-JAN-2014 is now rescheduled to proceed on 7-FEB-2014 at 9:00am for a duration of one day at Ottawa and the Plaintiff's responding materials are to be submitted by 24-JAN-2014 held by way of Conference Call in chambers Duration per day: 10-JAN-2014 from 10:00 to 10:07 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Ottawa Court Registrar: Pauline Chartrand Total Duration: 7min Appearances: Sally Gomery (613) 780-8604 representing Plaintiff Helen Gray and Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6217 representing Defendant Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 895 page(s) 141 - 143 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2014-01-09 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 08-JAN-2014 directing that "A case management conference will be held by teleconference on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. for a duration of thirty (30) minutes." placed on file on 09-JAN-2014 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2014-01-02 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 02-JAN-2014 "We are in receipt of Ms. Gomery's letter dated December 24, 2013. We disagree with Ms. Gomery's recollection of the case conference of November 27, 2013. At that time the Attorney General confirmedthat we would bring a motion to strike. We further confirmed that the motion would definitely address certain elements of the Plaintiff's claim, and that we were reviewing and seeking instructions with regard to other elements of the claim. In any event, the Attorney General does not object to a brief extension of time if the Court deems it to be appropriate. We are also available for a scheduling discussion next week." (Scanned to Justice O'Reilly) received on 02-JAN-2014 | |
| null | 2013-12-24 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 24-DEC-2013 "I write in connection with the Attorney General's motion to strike set for hearing on January 17, 2014. At the case conference on November 27, 2013, counsel for the Attorney General advised that it would be seeking to strike three causes of action in Mr. Tepper's action: the claim that the RCMP was negligent in sharing information with the Algerian police, the claim that Canadian officials had a duty to warn Mr. Tepper about the Interpol Red Notice prior to his trip to Lebanon, and the claim that Mr. Tepper was owed a fiduciary duty by Canadian authorities. The Attorney General served its motion on December 20. Contrary to the advice given by counsel for the Defendant at the case conference, the Attorney General is seeking to strike all of Mr. Tepper's claims, including all those arising from the Defendant's failure to assist Mr. Tepper during his detention in Lebanon, and all of his Charter claims. If the motion were to succeed, Mr. Tepper's entire action would have to be dismissed. At the case conference, I agreed with the proposed hearing date, as well as a deadline of January 10 for written submissions on behalf of Mr. Tepper, on the assumption that the motion would be directed to the three causes of action identified by counsel for the Attorney General. As mentioned at the conference, I will be out of the country between December 26 and January 5 inclusive. I had prepared draft submissions prior to December 20 in anticipation of the motion described at the case conference, but the motion as drafted has a far wider scope and our response will require much further work as a result. I would therefore respectfully request that the Court set a new hearing date for the Attorney- General's motion. I would be available during the week of January 6 for a scheduling discussions." (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 24-DEC-2013 | |
| null | 2013-12-20 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 20-DEC-2013 concerning Doc. #25 and Book of Authorites (2 volumes) placed on file on 20-DEC-2013 | |
| null | 2013-12-20 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 2 volume(s) on behalf of Applicant received on 20-DEC-2013 | |
| 25 | 2013-12-20 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 23 24 Number of copies received: 3 on behalf of Defendant filed on 20-DEC-2013 with proof of service on Plaintiff on 20-DEC-2013 | |
| 24 | 2013-12-20 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 23 with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 20-DEC-2013 filed on 20-DEC-2013 | |
| 23 | 2013-12-20 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant returnable at Special Sitting in Ottawa on 17-JAN-2014 to begin at 09:30 for an Order striking out paragraphs 18-26, 31, 64-99 of the Statement of Claim, in whole or in part, as disclosing no reasonable cause of action; 2. An Order granting the AGC costs of this motion; and 3. Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court may deem just. with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 20-DEC-2013 filed on 20-DEC-2013 | |
| null | 2013-11-27 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties (by e-mail) with respect to Order of the Court (O'Reilly, J.) dated November 27, 2013. placed on file on 27-NOV-2013 | |
| 22 | 2013-11-27 | Ottawa | Order dated 27-NOV-2013 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Case Management Conference Result: "THIS COURT ORDERS that: 1.The Defendant shall serve and file the motion record for a motion to strike portions of the Statement of Claim on or before December 20, 2013; 2. The Plaintiff shall serve and file a responding motion record on or before January 10, 2014; 3. The motion will be heard in Ottawa on January 17, 2014, beginning at 9:30 a.m.; and 4. The Defendant will produce a list of relevant documents in the possession of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on or before January 17, 2014." Filed on 27-NOV-2013 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1211 page(s) 414 - 415 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2013-11-27 | Ottawa | Ottawa 27-NOV-2013 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Defendant's Motion to be filed by December 20, 2013 to be heard on January 17th 2014, for 1 day in Ottawa. held in Court Duration per day: 27-NOV-2013 from 10:00 to 10:20 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Catherine Doré Total Duration: 20min Appearances: Ms. Sally A. Gomerly 613-780-8604 representing Plaintiff Ms. Helen Gray & Mr. Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6283 representing Defendant Comments: DARS was used at the hearing; Z005140 Order to follow. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 892 page(s) 22 - 25 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2013-11-26 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 25-NOV-2013 "This letter is in response to Ms. Gomery's letter to Justice O'Reilly dated November 20th, as sent to AGC counsel on November 21st, and relates to the case conference scheduled to be held on November 27, 2013..." -scanned to CMJ- received on 26-NOV-2013 | |
| null | 2013-11-20 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 20-NOV-2013 re: I write in connection with the time for service of affidavits of documents and other steps in this proceeding. (Scanned to J. O'Reilly) received on 20-NOV-2013 | |
| null | 2013-11-06 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 06-NOV-2013 concerning ID 31 placed on file on 06-NOV-2013 | |
| 21 | 2013-11-06 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit of Documents upon Defendant by personal service on 06-NOV-2013 filed on 06-NOV-2013 | |
| null | 2013-10-08 | Ottawa | Letter from DoJ dated 08-OCT-2013 *New Coordinates for the Civil Litigation Section* received on 08-OCT-2013 | |
| null | 2013-10-07 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Plaintiff dated 07-OCT-2013 concerning Doc. Nos. 19 20 placed on file on 07-OCT-2013 | |
| 20 | 2013-10-07 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison Fitzgerald confirming service of doc. 19 upon Defendant by telecopier on 07-OCT-2013 filed on 07-OCT-2013 | |
| 19 | 2013-10-07 | Ottawa | Amended Amended Reply to Amended Statement of Defence on behalf of Plaintiff Filed on 07-OCT-2013 | |
| 18 | 2013-09-27 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of Deborah Mayo sworn on 26-SEP-2013 on behalf of Defendant confirming service of Doc. No. 17 upon Plaintiff by fax on 26-SEP-2013 filed on 27-SEP-2013 | |
| 17 | 2013-09-27 | Ottawa | Amended Statement of Defence on behalf of the Defendant filed on 27-SEP-2013 | |
| null | 2013-09-06 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to the Order of the Court dated September 6, 2013 placed on file on 06-SEP-2013 | |
| 16 | 2013-09-06 | Ottawa | Order dated 06-SEP-2013 rendered by Chief Justice Crampton Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Order dated 09-JUL-2013 Result: It is ordered pursuant to Rule 383 that Justice James W. O'Reilly is assigned as Case Management Judge in this matter. Filed on 06-SEP-2013 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1204 page(s) 22 - 22 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2013-08-30 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 30-AUG-2013 re: Order of the Court dated July 9, 2013, document #8 | |
| null | 2013-08-30 | Ottawa | Memorandum to file from Catherine Doré dated 30-AUG-2013 re: Plaintiffs' letter dated Augsut 29, 2013 I contacted counsel for the plaintiff and advised that when a CMJ was going to be appointed that the letter (ID 20) would be brought to the Judge's attention. placed on file. | |
| null | 2013-08-29 | Ottawa | Letter from Plaintiff dated 29-AUG-2013 enclosing the amended Statement of Claim and amended Reply and requesting a meeting with the case management judge to discuss further procedures in this case received on 29-AUG-2013 | |
| 15 | 2013-08-29 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sally Gomery confirming service of the Amended Statement of Claim and Amended Reply upon Defendant by telecopier on 29-AUG-2013 filed on 29-AUG-2013 | |
| 14 | 2013-08-29 | Ottawa | Amended Reply filed on 29-AUG-2013 | |
| 13 | 2013-08-29 | Ottawa | Amended Statement of Claim filed on 29-AUG-2013 | |
| 12 | 2013-08-29 | Ottawa | Consent on behalf of Defendant to the filing of the Plaintiff's amended Statement of Claim to the Defendant and amended Reply filed on 29-AUG-2013 | |
| 11 | 2013-07-22 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Alison FitzGerald confirming service of 10 upon Defendant by telecopier on 22-JUL-2013 filed on 22-JUL-2013 | |
| 10 | 2013-07-22 | Ottawa | Reply to Statement of Defence on behalf of Plaintiff Filed on 22-JUL-2013 | |
| 9 | 2013-07-11 | Ottawa | Defence with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 11-JUL-2013 filed on 11-JUL-2013 | |
| null | 2013-07-10 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties with respect to the Order of the Court (Roy, J.) rendered July 9, 2013 placed on file on 10-JUL-2013 | |
| 8 | 2013-07-09 | Ottawa | Order dated 09-JUL-2013 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice Roy Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Motion in writing Doc. No. 3 Result: granted Filed on 09-JUL-2013 entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1199 page(s) 75 - 76 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2013-07-09 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 09-JUL-2013 re: Forwarding Motion #3 to Court for determination. | |
| null | 2013-07-04 | Ottawa | Letter from Defendant dated 07-JUL-2013 re: ..Please be advised that paragraph 6 of the Notice of Motion should have been deleted from the document. (Notice of motion) received on 04-JUL-2013 | |
| null | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Defendant dated 02-JUL-2013 concerning Doc. No. 7 with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 placed on file on 02-JUL-2013 | |
| 7 | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Motion Record containing the following original document(s): 3 4 5 6 Number of copies received: 3 on behalf of Defendant filed on 02-JUL-2013 with proof of service on Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 | |
| 6 | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Draft Order relating to Motion Doc. No. 3 approved as to form and content by Defendant with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 filed on 02-JUL-2013 | |
| 5 | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Written Representations contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant concerning Motion Doc. No. 3 with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 filed on 02-JUL-2013 | |
| 4 | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Affidavit of Laura Palmer sworn on 28-JUN-2013 contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant in support of Motion Doc. No. 3 with Exhibits "A" to "E" with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 filed on 02-JUL-2013 | |
| 3 | 2013-07-02 | Ottawa | Notice of Motion contained within a Motion Record on behalf of Defendant in writing to be dealt with in the Ottawa local office for an Order to extend the delay for the Defendant to serve and file his Statement of Defence in the above style of cause as per Rule 304 of the Federal Courts Rules with proof of service upon Plaintiff on 02-JUL-2013 filed on 02-JUL-2013 Draft Order\\Judgment received. | |
| 2 | 2013-05-07 | Ottawa | Service copy of Doc. No. 1 with proof of service upon Defendant on 07-MAY-2013 filed on 07-MAY-2013 | |
| 1 | 2013-05-06 | Ottawa | Statement of Claim and 2 copies filed on 06-MAY-2013 Certified copy(ies)/copy(ies) transmitted to Deputy Attorney General of Canada Tariff other action - $150.00 |
Ottawa 20-NOV-2020
BEFORE The Honourable Madam Justice Strickland
Language: E
Before the Court: Trial Management Conference
Result of Hearing: further detail to come.
held by way of video conference via ZOOM
Duration per day:
20-NOV-2020 from 02:00 to 02:04
Courtroom : Judge's Chambers (VC)
Court Registrar: Shaylee Martin
Total Duration: 4min
Appearances:
Ms. A FitzGerald xxx xxxx representing Plaintiff
Mr. G Tzemenakis, Mr. C Collins-Williams, Mr. S Kurelek xxx xxxx representing Defendant
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1054 page(s) 478 - 478
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Ottawa 26-JUL-2019 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: Follow-up CMC scheduled for July 31st at 10:00am EST. Counsel to prepare letter for the Court and be prepared to discuss timeline at follow-up CMC. held in chambers by way of Conference Call Duration per day: 26-JUL-2019 from 10:03 to 10:24 Courtroom : Judge's Chambers - Ottawa Court Registrar: François Morin Total Duration: 21mins
Appearances: Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Philippe J. Eddie, Q.C. 506-382-1917 representing Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, M.P.
Comments: Backup recorder used.
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1028 page(s) 328 - 331
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Ottawa 01-FEB-2019
BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly
Language: E
Before the Court: Case Management Conference
Result of Hearing: Direction to be issued setting down timelines leading to the PTC.
held in Court
Senior Usher:
Terry Bell
Duration per day:
01-FEB-2019 from 11:00 to 11:50
Courtroom : Conference Room 1103, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa
Court Registrar: François Morin
Total Duration: 50m
Appearances:
Alison FitzGerald 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Benedict Wray 613-780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Gregory Tzemenakis 613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Stephen Kurelek 613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Comments: The Agenda to the January 22nd meeting was submitted to the Court and will
be placed in annex 'X' as it addresses PTC matters. The Heargin was recorded
using D.A.R.S.
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1016 page(s) 16 - 21
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Ottawa
21-JUN-2018
BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly
Language: E
Before the Court: Case Management Conference
Result of Hearing: Counsel are to advise the Court withing 30 days on
the issues discussed in Court: the necessity of a motion to admit and
the scheduling of a Pre-Trial Conference
held in Court
Senior Usher:
Denis Martin
Duration per day:
21-JUN-2018 from 13:28 to 14:17
Courtroom : East Courtroom - Supreme Court of Canada
Court Registrar: Annie Ruhlmann
Total Duration: 49m
Appearances:
Ms. Alison FitzGerald and Ms. Erin Brown 613-780-8667 representing
Plaintiff
Mr. Gregory S. Tzemenakis, Mr. Stephen Kureled and Ms. Mary Roberts
613-670-6338 representing Defendant
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 1000 page(s) 405 - 412
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Ottawa 23-OCT-2017
BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly
Language: E
Before the Court: Case Management Conference
Result of Hearing: Direction to be issued.
held in Court
Senior Usher:
Pierre Gendron
Duration per day:
23-OCT-2017 from 10:55 to 11:20
Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa
Court Registrar: Sherley Desir
Total Duration: 25 min
Appearances:
Ms. Alison Fitzgerald and Ms. Erin Brown (613) 780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis and Mr. Stephen Kurelek (613) 670-6338 representing Defendant
Comments: Back-up recorder used as DARS was not working.
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 983 page(s) 146 - 151
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from The Plaintiff, on behalf of parties dated 27-JUN-2017
providing a status update. Counsel also indicates that on June 23, 2017
Ms. Gomery was appointed as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice in
Ontario, effective July 1, 2017. As a result, there has been a change
in counsel of record for the Plaintiff. Counsel is requesting the Court
advise if form 124 A be filed to confirm removal of Ms. Gomery as
solicitor of record. Alison G. FitzGerald will continue to represent Mr.
Tepper.
received on 27-JUN-2017
Ottawa 24-OCT-2014
BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly
Language: E
Before the Court: Case Management Conference
Result of Hearing: Next CMC on November 27, 2014.
held in Court
Senior Usher:
Alain Deslauriers
Duration per day:
24-OCT-2014 from 10:27 to 10:42
Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa
Court Registrar: Benoit Labelle
Total Duration: 15min
Appearances:
Ms. Alison Fitzgerald and Ms. Alexa Biscaro (613) 780-8667 representing Plaintiff
Mr. Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6246 representing Defendant
Comments: DARS used at hearing Z005140.
Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 915 page(s) 261 - 263
Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Letter from Plaintiff dated 23-MAY-2014 "I write to request that a date be set for a case conference in connection with the above-referenced proceeding. On May 20, 2014, I received a letter from Mr. Gregory S. Tzemenakis, on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada, stating that his client will not be appealing the Order issued by you on May 8, 2014 dismissing the Attorney General's motion to strike Mr. Tepper's claim..." (Scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 23-MAY-2014
Reasons for Order and Order dated 08-MAY-2014 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly
Matter considered with personal appearance
The Court's decision is with regard to Motion Doc. No. 23
Result: THIS COURT ORDERS that the motion is dismissed, with costs. Filed on 08-MAY-2014 copies sent to parties
Interlocutory Decision
Copy of Reasons for Order and Order
entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1229 page(s) 370 - 378
Letter from Defendant dated 10-APR-2014 advising that Mr. Gregory S.
Tzemenakis now has carriage of the file, together with Mr. Craig
Collins-Williams and requesting that all further correspondence be
directed to Mr. Tzemenakis' attention.
received on 10-APR-2014
Ottawa 07-FEB-2014 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Motion Doc. No. 23 on behalf of Defendant to strike Result of Hearing: Matter reserved held in Court Duration per day: 07-FEB-2014 from 09:00 to 15:00 Courtroom : Conference Room 1104, 11th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Pauline Chartrand Total Duration: 6h Appearances: Sally Gomery and Alison G. FitzGerald (613) 780-8604/8667 representing Plaintiff Helen Gray and Craig Collins-Williams (613) 670-6217 representing Defendant Comments: Plaintiff did submit copy of a Notice of Appeal of the Tanudjaja case DARS was used to record the hearing of the matter (Z0005140) and the Presiding Judge did not request a CD of the recording Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 897 page(s) 21 - 31 Abstract of Hearing placed on file
Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Catherine Doré Total Duration: 20min Appearances: Ms. Sally A. Gomerly 613-780-8604 representing Plaintiff Ms. Helen Gray & Mr. Craig Collins-Williams 613-670-6283 representing Defendant Comments: DARS was used at the hearing
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| T-517-15 | AGC v. HENDRIK TEPPER | Others - Crown (v. Crown) [Applications] |
Recorded Entry Information : T-517-15
Type : Federal Court
Nature of Proceeding : Others - Crown (v. Crown) [Applications]
Office : Ottawa Language : English
Type of Action : Federal Court
Filing Date : 2015-04-07
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| Doc | Date Filed | Office | Recorded Entry Summary | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2016-05-16 | Ottawa | Certified French language Translation of Reasons for Judgment and Judgment rendered on 10-MAR-2016 by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly filed on 16-MAY-2016 pursuant to s. 20 of the Official Languages Act. Copy of Translation of Reasons for Judgment and Judgment entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1300 page(s) 461 - 471 | |
| null | 2016-03-31 | Ottawa | Corrections to page(s) 2 3 6 9 10 of the Reasons of The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly that were dated 10-MAR-2016 received on 31-MAR-2016 Corrected pages sent to parties | |
| null | 2016-03-29 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 29-MAR-2016 re: Letter from the Applicant (ID 42) sent to Justice O'Reilly | |
| null | 2016-03-24 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 24-MAR-2016 "I am writing...to bring to the Court's attention a clerical error in the Order dated March 10, 2016..." received on 24-MAR-2016 | |
| null | 2016-03-11 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from all parties (by email) with respect to doc 10 placed on file on 11-MAR-2016 | |
| 10 | 2016-03-10 | Ottawa | Reasons for Judgment and Judgment dated 10-MAR-2016 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered with personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Special Case Result: granted THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT is that the motion is granted, with costs. Filed on 10-MAR-2016 copies sent to parties Interlocutory Decision Copy of Reasons for Judgment and Judgment entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1295 page(s) 245 - 255 | |
| null | 2015-09-11 | Ottawa | Covering letter from Applicant dated 11-SEP-2015 concerning Doc. No. 9 placed on file on 11-SEP-2015 | |
| 9 | 2015-09-11 | Ottawa | Reply Memorandum of Fact and Law on behalf of Applicant in response to the opposing submissions doc. No. 8 to the Motion in writing with proof of service upon Respondent on 11-SEP-2015 Filed on 11-SEP-2015 | |
| null | 2015-09-08 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties (by e-mail) with respect to the Court's Direction dated 8-SEP-2015 placed on file on 08-SEP-2015 | |
| null | 2015-09-08 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 08-SEP-2015 directing that "I have reviewed the documents and, in my view, paragraphs 61 to 66 of the Memorandum contain references to documents that are covered by the confidentiality order. The remainder can be disclosed." placed on file on 08-SEP-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-09-02 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to the Order of the Court dated 1-Sep-2015 placed on file on 02-SEP-2015 | |
| null | 2015-09-01 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 01-SEP-2015 directing that please accept for filing the Plaintiff/Respondents' memorandum. The Defendant/Applicant's memorandum shall be filed on or before September 11, 2015 placed on file on 01-SEP-2015 | |
| 8 | 2015-08-28 | Ottawa | Memorandum of fact and law on behalf of Respondent (only one copy received and sent to Justice O'Reilly) filed on 28-AUG-2015 with proof of service upon Applicant on 28-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-09-01 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 01-SEP-2015 Further to the Order of Justice O'Reilly, dated August 31, 2015, enclosed is a CD (TOP SECRET). received on 01-SEP-2015 | |
| null | 2015-09-01 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from both parties with respect to the Order dated 31-Aug-2015 placed on file on 01-SEP-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-31 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 31-AUG-2015 re: the filing by the Respondent of a memorandum of fact and law which does not comply with Rule 310 | |
| 7 | 2015-08-31 | Ottawa | Order dated 31-AUG-2015 rendered by The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Matter considered without personal appearance The Court's decision is with regard to Letter from Applicant dated 31-AUG-2015 Result: 1. The AGC shall provide the documents to the COurt on a CD ROM by close of business on September 1, 2015; 2. The documents are subject to the following conditions; (a) The documents shall only be viewed by Justice O'Reilly, who is a designated judge under the Federal Courts Act, and such other members of the Court staff who posses the requisite security clearance and have a need to know; (b) The documents shall not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, without the consent of the AGC and the Court to anyone other than those identified in paragraph (a); (c) When filed with the Court, the documents shall not be provided to the Counsel for the Respondent, shall not form part of the public record and shall not be made available to the public; (d) The documents shall be filed in a sealed envelope and shall be placed in secure storage by the Court when not in use; and (e) The documents shall only be used for the purposes of deciding this Application and shall be returned to counsel for the AGC once the Application has been determined Filed on 31-AUG-2015 copies sent to parties entered in J. & O. Book, volume 1276 page(s) 285 - 287 Interlocutory Decision | |
| null | 2015-08-31 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 31-AUG-2015 re: the Applicant's correspondence dated 27-Aug-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-27 | Ottawa | Draft Order concerning letter on behalf of the Applicant dated 27-Aug-2015 received on 27-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-27 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 27-AUG-2015 requesting the issuance of an Order setting certain safeguards in order to protect the information in documents they intent to provide to the Court by September 1, 2015 received on 27-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-25 | Ottawa | Letter from Respondent dated 25-AUG-2015 "We write further to the case conference held August 19, 2015, during which you requested that the parties set a timetable for the submission of further representations in relation to the Attorney Genreal's application pursuant to section 37 of the Canada Evidence Act. (...)" received on 25-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-19 | Ottawa | Ottawa 19-AUG-2015 BEFORE The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly Language: E Before the Court: Case Management Conference Result of Hearing: The parties are to speak to each other and provide the Court with a timetable held in Court Senior Usher: Denis Martin Duration per day: 19-AUG-2015 from 10:00 to 10:37 Courtroom : Courtroom No. 702, 7th Floor - Thomas D'Arcy McGee Bldg. - Ottawa Court Registrar: Annette Houle Total Duration: 37min Appearances: Mr. Gregory Tzemenkis!Mr. Collins-Williams 613-670-6338 representing Applicant Ms Sally Gomery/Ms Biscaro 613-780-8604 representing Respondent Comments: For full minutes see the minutes in T-775-13. DARS was not used at the request of the Judge. Minutes of Hearing entered in Vol. 935 page(s) 128 - 129 Abstract of Hearing placed on file | |
| null | 2015-08-17 | Ottawa | Confirmation of receipt from all parties of the Direction dated August 17, 2015 placed on file on 17-AUG-2015 | |
| null | 2015-08-17 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 17-AUG-2015 directing that There will be a case management conference, in person, in Ottawa on August 19, 2015, commencing at 10:00 for two hours. placed on file on 17-AUG-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-07-21 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 21-JUL-2015 "We write further to the CMC held on June 18, 2015, our letter and Memorandum of Fact and Law dated July 3, 2015 and Mr.Tepper's letter dated July 17, 2015. We kindly request a CMC to discuss the next steps in the Application regarding the protection of documents pursuant to section 37 of the Canada Evidence Act...(scanned to O'Reilly, J.) received on 21-JUL-2015 | |
| null | 2015-07-17 | Ottawa | Letter from Respondent dated 17-JUL-2015 in response to the Applicant's letter of July 3, 2015. - scanned to O'Reilly, J. - received on 17-JUL-2015 | |
| null | 2015-07-09 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice O'Reilly dated 09-JUL-2015 directing that with respect to the Applicant's letter of July 3, 2015: "The Respondent will respond by way of letter by July 17, 2015." Confirmed orally with the parties. placed on file on 09-JUL-2015 | |
| null | 2015-07-03 | Ottawa | Letter from Applicant dated 03-JUL-2015 "..The AGC has also prepared a confidential Applicant's Record, consisting of approximately three pages of detailed information and copies of some of the un-redacted documents in dispute. Prior to filing the confidential version, the AGC requires, and hereby requests, the Court to provide it with a confidentiality order. ..." received on 03-JUL-2015 | |
| null | 2015-07-03 | Ottawa | Book of Authorities consisting of 1 volume(s) on behalf of Applicant with proof of service upon Respondent on 03-JUL-2015 received on 03-JUL-2015 | |
| 6 | 2015-07-03 | Ottawa | Applicant's Record Number of copies received/prepared: 1 on behalf of Applicant with proof of service upon Respondent on 03-JUL-2015 filed on 03-JUL-2015 | |
| 5 | 2015-05-15 | Ottawa | Affidavit of service of C. Patricia Bradley sworn on 15-MAY-2015 on behalf of Applicant confirming service of the Affidavit of Leeann McKechnie and the Affidavit of Roch Côté upon Respondent by personal service on 15-MAY-2015 filed on 15-MAY-2015 | |
| 4 | 2015-05-13 | Ottawa | Solicitor's certificate of service on behalf of Sally Gomery with consent to extend the time for filing confirming service of doc. #3 upon Applicant by telecopier on 04-MAY-2015 filed on 13-MAY-2015 | |
| 3 | 2015-05-13 | Ottawa | Notice of appearance on behalf of Respondent filed on 13-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-13 | Ottawa | Confirmation of Transmittal receipt via facsimile received from all parties with respect to Direction of the Court dated May 13, 2015 placed on file on 13-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-13 | Ottawa | Oral directions received from the Court: Mireille Tabib, Prothonotary dated 13-MAY-2015 directing that Thetime to serve and file a notice of appearance is extended and the Notice of Appearance attached to the letter of Counsel for the Applicant is accepted for filing placed on file on 13-MAY-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-05-12 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 12-MAY-2015 re: File sent to Court re: R's letter received May 11, 2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-11 | Ottawa | Letter from Respondent dated 11-MAY-2015 re: with consent of the AGC requesting the time to file the Notice of Appearance on behalf of the Respondent do May 15, 2015 received on 11-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-07 | Ottawa | Letter sent by Registry on 07-MAY-2015 to Respondent Further to the Court's 7-MAY-2015 Direction, and as requested by the Respondent, returning the documents not accepted for filing by the Court. Copy placed on file. | |
| null | 2015-05-07 | Ottawa | Acknowledgment of Receipt received from Applicant, Respondent - confirmation of receipt by fax with respect to 7-MAY-2015 Direction of the Court placed on file on 07-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-07 | Ottawa | Written directions received from the Court: Mireille Tabib, Prothonotary dated 07-MAY-2015 directing that "The Notice of Appearance may not be filed as it was served outside the delays contemplated by the Federal Courts Rules. The Court may entertain an informal motion to extend the time if the Applicant has consented to the extension. Otherwise, a formal motion will be required." placed on file on 07-MAY-2015 Confirmed in writing to the party(ies) | |
| null | 2015-05-05 | Ottawa | Communication to the Court from the Registry dated 05-MAY-2015 re: File sent to Court for directions - re: late filing of Notice of Appearance. | |
| null | 2015-05-05 | Ottawa | Letter from Counsel for the Respondent (Hendrick Tepper) dated 05-MAY-2015 Due to inadvertence the notice of appearance was not filed. Although the notice was not filed in a timely way, counsel is requesting that the Court permits its filing. received on 05-MAY-2015 | |
| null | 2015-05-04 | Ottawa | Copy of a Letter from Mr. Gregory Tzemenakis dated 04-MAY-2015 advising the Court of further steps taken since the last case management conference (on T-775-13) to seek the scheduling of the next case management conference...... Given to CMT-Ott on May 4, 2015. received on 04-MAY-2015 | |
| 2 | 2015-04-07 | Ottawa | Service copy of Doc. No. 1 with proof of service upon Respondent on 07-APR-2015 filed on 07-APR-2015 | |
| 1 | 2015-04-07 | Ottawa | Notice of application with regard to Section 37 of the Canada Evidence Act returnable (but no hearing date indicated at this time) filed on 07-APR-2015 Tariff fee of $50.00 received: yes |
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Potato farmer's case against federal government to go to trial in late 2020
Henk Tepper was released from a Lebanese jail in March 2012
A New Brunswick potato farmer who claims the federal government didn't do enough to secure his freedom during more than a year in a Lebanese jail will have to wait until the end of next year for his lawsuit to go to trial.
Federal Court this week directed that the case filed by Henk Tepper in 2013 be scheduled for trial beginning in mid-December 2020 for about 10 weeks.
Tepper's lawsuit alleges the Canadian government violated his right to life, liberty and security of person by failing to secure his release.
The lawsuit, which seeks $16.5 million in damages, also says the RCMP provided Algerian authorities with private information, including the annual sales from Tepper's farm and the value of his home, in contravention of the Privacy Act.
He was arrested in Lebanon in 2011 on an Interpol Red Notice on allegations he tried to export diseased potatoes to Algeria. In a statement of defence, the government said it provided Tepper
with diplomatic help and made "numerous and frequent diplomatic interventions" on his behalf.
It states there were about 10 meetings between Tepper and representatives of the Canadian government to monitor his well-being, 40 phone conversations with Tepper's family members and 50 interactions with his lawyers.
Henk
Tepper is suing the Canadian government for $16.5 million, alleging
Ottawa did not do enough to secure his release from a Lebanese jail. (Facebook )
Tepper eventually returned to Canada on March 31, 2012, after his lawyers obtained a Lebanese presidential decree, but he said he felt let down by his own government.
That Interpol Red Notice remains in place, keeping him from travelling outside of the country.
In a direction issued by the Federal Court this week, Judge James W. O'Reilly, said the trial is expected to take 10 weeks, but with breaks it could stretch over 13 weeks.
He said the trial judge should be identified as soon as possible so he or she can deal with any outstanding matters.
Harper government feared fallout from jailing of potato farmer, documents show
Henk Tepper was arrested on trade mission, imprisoned in Beirut
Documents filed with the Federal Court show the former Harper government was concerned about the legal and political fallout from how it dealt with a New Brunswick potato farmer jailed for more than a year in Lebanon.
Henk Tepper languished in a Beirut jail cell in 2011 and 2012 on allegations he tried to export diseased potatoes to Algeria.
In 2013, he launched a lawsuit against the Canadian government, saying the government didn't do enough to try to secure his freedom, and therefore his right to life, liberty and security of person were violated.
The lawsuit, which seeks $16.5 million in damages, also says the RCMP provided private information, including the annual sales of Tepper's farm and value of his home, to Algerian authorities in contravention of the Privacy Act.
In a 13-page statement of defence, the government said it provided Tepper with diplomatic help and made "numerous and frequent diplomatic interventions" on his behalf.
It states there were about 10 meetings between Tepper and representatives of the Canadian government to monitor his well-being, 40 phone conversations with Tepper's family members and 50 interactions with his lawyers.
The case has yet to make it to trial, although a pre-trial conference is set for Monday in Ottawa.
Documents — including government emails — disclosed by the defence and filed with the court last week show that, during his incarceration, officials cautioned each other about saying anything publicly that could help in a Tepper lawsuit.
Tepper had already filed a civil suit against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for negligence concerning inspections and documents for the potato shipment to Algeria in 2007.
Henk
Tepper, in the red and black coat, hugs family and friends as he
arrives home in Drummond, N.B., his first time seeing most of them in
more than a year. Tepper was jailed in Lebanon on charges that he sold
tainted potatoes in Algeria. (Catherine Harrop/CBC)
Someone had doctored one of the inspection reports to say the shipment was all approved, when in fact a portion of the shipment — from Quebec — had tested positive for Bacterial Ring Rot which is a quarantine pest in Algeria.
Tepper was unaware that Algeria had been granted an Interpol Red Notice for his arrest, until he was stopped by authorities in Lebanon when he arrived for an agricultural trade mission.
Tepper's detention and possible extradiction to Algeria generated a lot of public and media attention, and according to the documents filed with the court — a lot of discussion among government and consular officials.
Notes from one meeting of consular staff read "given Tepper's role, the commercial world of the Maritimes, there is a lot of interest at the political level. The family is extremely litigious."
Another email, dated April 11, 2011, reads "MSFA (Minister of State Foreign Affairs) has instructed us to meet Thursday with Mr. Tepper's wife and sister. There will have to be solid preparation for this. Otherwise — add another $100 million to the legal liability fund."
Emails
show then-minister of state for foreign affairs, Diane Ablonczy was
advised by staff that there was no reason to do something out of the
ordinary for Tepper since he was suing the federal government. (CBC )
By July 5, 2011, the-then minister of state for foreign affairs, Diane Ablonczy, wrote an email saying, "I foresee another Tepper lawsuit against GoC for business/monetary losses relating to our 'failure' to have him released. Points up importance of better communication with Canadians about what we can and cannot do, especially with regards to the legal process in other countries."
At the time, one of the people exerting pressure on the government to secure Tepper's release was Senator Pierrette Ringuette of New Brunswick, and it appears government officials were not happy about it, often complaining in emails that the senator was misrepresenting the facts.
During one string of emails, staff of the ministry of state foreign affairs complained about the senator and raised concerns about a planned meeting between her and officials of the RCMP.
"The more we cater to this woman the longer the story lives on. There is no good that can come of this meeting," one person wrote.
The response was, "OK. I did want to throat punch her though …," with a subsequent reply alluding to a profane sexist smear.
Liberal
Senator Pierrette Ringuette, seen here speaking with constituents
Berend Tepper and Jan Tepper, left to right, father and brother of
potato farmer Henk Tepper, after his release from a Lebanese jail. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)
By November 2011, John Baird, the-then foreign affairs minister, was considering a call to the Lebanese justice minister requesting that Tepper be expelled back to Canada.
However in an email to Ablonczy, staff advised "we have no reason to put all our eggs in one basket for this guy and not some of our other cases where there is more humanitarian reasons to do so."
And: "In addition, Mr. Tepper is currently suing the GoC … seems odd why we would do something out of the ordinary for him and not others."
Tepper was held in a basement cell that measured about five metres by 10 metres. It was dark and infested with cockroaches and spiders.
Watch a 2012 interview with Henk Tepper by the CBC's Harry Forestell. It was Tepper's first televised interview since being released from a Beirul jail.
Henk Tepper speaks outTepper eventually returned to Canada on March 31, 2012, after his lawyers obtained a Lebanese presidential decree.
Following his return to Canada, Tepper said he felt let down by his own government.
Although Tepper is free and back in New Brunswick, the Interpol Red Notice remains in place, keeping him from travelling outside of the country.
Feds fail to have Henk Tepper court case tossed
New Brunswick potato farmer accuses federal government of not doing enough to secure release from Beirut jail
The federal government has failed in its bid to have the Federal Court of Canada strike down a civil suit filed by a New Brunswick potato farmer who says Ottawa did not do enough to secure his release from a Beirut jail, where he languished for more than a year.
Henk Tepper's statement of claim says the RCMP failed to tell him about an international warrant that was issued for his arrest after Algerian authorities accused him of knowingly shipping rotten potatoes to that country in 2007 — an allegation Tepper has denied.
Tepper was arrested in Lebanon on March 23, 2011, when he travelled to the Middle East to promote seed potatoes from Canada. He says he was held in a basement cell that was infested with cockroaches and spiders.
Tepper's claim says his rights to life, liberty and security of person were violated because the RCMP and government officials blatantly disregarded repeated requests for assistance from him, his family, his legal counsel and Lebanese authorities.
Tepper's allegations have not been proven in court.
The federal government has denied the allegations, saying in a statement of defence it provided Tepper with diplomatic help, including about 10 meetings with representatives of the Canadian government, 40 phone conversations with his family and 50 interactions with his lawyers.
Ottawa later filed a motion with the Federal Court, saying Tepper's case should be struck down because his allegations are devoid of merit.
Federal Court Judge James O'Reilly ruled Thursday that while Tepper's statement of claim is unusual, the government failed to persuade him there is no reasonable cause of action.
Duty of care
O'Reilly's decision says the RCMP owed a duty of care to Tepper because the police force should have known that relaying a false claim to Algerian authorities could result in adverse consequences for someone in Tepper's circumstances.
In Tepper's claim, he alleges the RCMP told Algerian authorities he had refused to be interviewed, when in fact he had simply asked for a lawyer to be present, prompting the RCMP to walk away.
"The facts alleged suggest that the RCMP had information that made it reasonably foreseeable that Mr Tepper was at risk of arrest and detention abroad," O'Reilly's ruling says. "Indeed, the RCMP had supplied information to Algeria that increased the risk to Mr Tepper."
O'Reilly also says the RCMP's operational manual states that information should not be shared with countries whose human rights records are questionable.
"In fact, the RCMP's operational manual expresses a policy that may run counter to its actions here," the decision says.
As well, the judge rejected the RCMP's claim that it had no duty to warn Tepper about the international arrest warrant.
Sally Gomery, one of Tepper's lawyers, said the federal government has the option of filing an appeal of O'Reilly's decision within the next 10 days.
"I am confident that Justice O'Reilly's decision will be upheld if there is an appeal," she said in a email.
From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 6:21 AM
Subject: RE Right to Life YO Katie Telford Remember me?
To: Katie.Telford <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, andrea.anderson-mason <andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca>, kris.austin <kris.austin@gnb.ca>, rick.desaulniers <rick.desaulniers@gnb.ca>, michelle.conroy <michelle.conroy@gnb.ca>, Mitton, Megan (LEG) <megan.mitton@gnb.ca>, David.Coon <David.Coon@gnb.ca>, Arseneau, Kevin (LEG) <Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, David.Lametti <David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca>, David.Akin <David.Akin@globalnews.ca>, steve.murphy <steve.murphy@ctv.ca>, darrow.macintyre <darrow.macintyre@cbc.ca>, Dale.Morgan <Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, <sturgeon.nathalie@brunswicknews.com>, rudolf_neumayer <rudolf_neumayer@yahoo.ca>, <adam4sj@gmail.com>, Chuck.Thompson <Chuck.Thompson@cbc.ca>, sylvie.gadoury <sylvie.gadoury@radio-canada.ca>, Catherine.Tait <Catherine.Tait@cbc.ca>, martine.turcotte <martine.turcotte@bell.ca>, Gerald.Butts <Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, <info@peoplespartyofcanada.ca>, <meryl.sarty@gmail.com>, hon.ralph.goodale <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, Mark.Blakely <Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, Gilles.Blinn <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, washington field <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov>, Fred.Wyshak <Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov>, Nathalie.Drouin <Nathalie.Drouin@justice.gc.ca>, jan.jensen <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, <ppcvangran@gmail.com>, <travis-ppc.nbsw@protonmail.com>, <vansouth@greenparty.ca>, <vsouthndp@gmail.com>, tim.thompson@greenparty.ca <tim.thompson@greenparty.ca>, robmoorefundy@gmail.com <robmoorefundy@gmail.com>, alaina@alainalockhart.ca <alaina@alainalockhart.ca>, johnevans.nca <johnevans.nca@gmail.com>, <ppctobiquemactaquaceda@gmail.com>
Cc: <Right.2.Life.Pres@gmail.com>, <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>, <michael.mcnair@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, <elder.marques@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, <Yves.Cote@elections.ca>, <David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca>
From: "Telford, Katie" <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:14:20 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: YO Mr Butts Here are some more comments
published within CBC that the RCMP and their boss Ralph Goodale should
review ASAP N'esy Pas?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.c
Hello,
I am out of the office until Tuesday, October 22nd without access to this email.
In my absence, you may contact Mike McNair
(michael.mcnair@pmo-cpm.gc.ca<
Elder Marques (elder.marques@pmo-cpm.gc.ca<m
Warm regards,
Katie
______
Bonjour,
Je suis absente du bureau jusqu'au mardi 22 octobre sans accès à mes courriels.
Durant mon absence, veuillez communiquer avec Mike McNair
(michael.mcnair@pmo-cpm.gc.ca<
Elder Marques (elder.marques@pmo-cpm.gc.ca<m
Cordialement,
Katie
On 10/29/15, David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> wrote:
> Marilyn (Leland) Bennett, President, Saint John Right to Life; Phone: in
> St. George 506-755-3538 506-696-7951 * in St. Goerge; Email:
> Right.2.Life.Pres@Gmail.com
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 9:16 PM
> Subject: Fwd: Justin Trudeau and his local lawyer pal Dominic Leblanc must
> know by now that I objected to Peter MacKay's frivolous motion to dismiss
> and we all know why N'esy Pas William F. Pentney QC?
> To: gerry@marinerpartners.com, "Stephen.Horsman" <Stephen.Horsman@gnb.ca>,
> customerservice@schiffradio.co
> <
> rick.hancox@nbsc-cvmnb.ca>, rjgillis@gmglaw.com, rgfaloon@gmglaw.com,
> "sally.gomery" <sally.gomery@nortonrosefulbri
> ahamilton@casselsbrock.com>, "bruce.northrup" <bruce.northrup@gnb.ca>,
> bruce <bruce@brucehyer.ca>, "bruce.fitch" <bruce.fitch@gnb.ca>
> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>
>
> Remember mean old me fellas? I'm back in court again EH?
>
> http://www.nbsc-cvmnb.ca/nbsc/
>
> http://entrevestor.com/ac/blog
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio
>
> Information Morning - Saint John | Aug 13, 2014 | 6:54
>
> From Summer Job To Success: Gerry Pond
> Gerry Pond, a Canadian Angel, is the chairman of the board of Mariner
> Inc. and East Valley Ventures Inc.
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:41:21 -0400
> Subject: Justin Trudeau and his local lawyer pal Dominic Leblanc must
> know by now that I objected to Peter MacKay's frivolous motion to
> dismiss and we all know why N'esy Pas William F. Pentney QC?
> To: "justin.trudeau.a1" <justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca>
> <leader@greenparty.ca>, MulcaT <MulcaT@parl.gc.ca>,
> bill.pentney@justice.gc.ca, "peter.mackay"
> <peter.mackay@justice.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
> <Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, jill.chisholm@justice.gc.ca, barry
> bachrach <bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net>, Brian Bixby
> <bbixby@burnslev.com>, gopublic <gopublic@cbc.ca>, "david.hansen"
> <David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca>, terry.seguin@cbc.ca,
> jacques_poitras@cbc.ca, danny.copp@fredericton.ca,
> oldmaison@yahoo.com, david.eidt@gnb.ca, police@fredericton.ca,
> Premier@gnb.ca, briangallant10@gmail.com, Davidc.Coon@gmail.com,
> Yves.Cote@elections.ca, Michael.Quinn@electionsnb.ca,
> Marc.Mayrand@elections.ca, Mackap@parl.gc.ca, "rob.moore.a1"
> <rob.moore.a1@parl.gc.ca>, "dominic.leblanc.a1"
> <dominic.leblanc.a1@parl.gc.ca
> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> <dominic.leblanc@nb.aibn.com>, Karine Fortin <info@ndp.ca>, info
> <info@karenmccrimmon.ca>, info <info@marthahallfindlay.ca>,
> "info@pco-bcp.gc.ca" <info@pco-bcp.gc.ca>, info <info@gg.ca>, info
> <info@billcasey.ca>, info <info@ricmciver.com>, "jim.prentice"
> <jim.prentice@cibc.com>
>
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/287
>
> 35. The Plaintiff contacted the office of the Deputy Attorney General
> before filing this complaint because he had read the affidavit of
> William F. Pentney filed in the Edgar Schmidt versus the Attorney
> (Court file no. T-225-12). He must have noticed the former Deputy
> Speaker Denise Savoie, the Solicitor General and the Privy Council
> Office within the email within paragraph 33.
>
> https://twitter.com/DavidRayAm
>
> Tweets & replies
>
> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos 1 hour ago
> @JeanChretien @pmharper @ThomasMulcair @ElizabethMay @CBCNews
> @ArarMaher Yo @JustinTrudeau I opposed @PeterMacKay_
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/287
>
> Nobidy can't say that the aptly named little Newfy lawyer Rob Moore
> didn't know that I expalained my lawsuit in front of him in public
> before polling day EH Petey Baby MacKay???
>
>
>
> Me and Louis Riel versus the RCMP
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
> The dog in blue coat versus Gandalf
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
> Mining companies and soldiers
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
> Please enjoy what I said on the radio before I got MacKay's Motion to
> Dismiss
>
> The CROWN Versus Mean Old Me
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
> Fundy Royal is the most viewd Polictical debate published by Rogers TV
>
> Fundy Royal, New Brunswick Debate – Federal Elections 2015 - The Local
> Campaign, Rogers TV
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
> It does have spin offs EH?
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/news/politic
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:31:49 -0300
> Subject: Fwd: Yo Rob Moore I called all the candidates in the Governor
> General's old stompiing grounds of Waterloo and asked for an answer to
> this email in writing while most of their help just laughed at me
> To: bill.pentney@justice.gc.ca, "peter.mackay"
> <peter.mackay@justice.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
> <Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, jill.chisholm@justice.gc.ca, barry
> bachrach <bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net>, Brian Bixby
> <bbixby@burnslev.com>, gopublic <gopublic@cbc.ca>, "david.hansen"
> <David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca>
> Cc: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>
> William F. Pentney
> *Deputy Minister of Justice & Deputy Attorney General*
> *Called to the bar: *1985 (ON)
> Justice Canada
> <http://www.canadianlawlist.co
>>
> Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney
> General
> 284 Wellington St.
> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
> *Phone: *613-957-4998
>
> Jill Chisholm
> *Counsel*
> *Called to the bar: *2009 (NS); 2008 (NL)
> Justice Canada
> <http://www.canadianlawlist.co
>>
> Civil Litigation & Advisory, Duke Tower
> 1400-5251 Duke St.
> Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3
> *Phone: *902-426-7570
> *Fax: *902-426-2329
>
> I just called thank you for your answer on the last minute of the last day.
> As I said the first thing I will wish to argue before the court are the
> Police Surveillance Wiretap Tapes.
>
> I must ask where did you find my words within my statement of claim stating
> that I was too busy since 2006 to address my concerns?
>
> Veritas Vincit
> David Raymond Amos
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/a
>
> The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, M.P. for Central Nova, Nova Scotia
> Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
> Biography
> Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - Peter Gordon MacKay
>
> Peter MacKay was first elected to Parliament in 1997 and re-elected in
> 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011.
>
> In July 2013, Mr. MacKay was appointed Minister of Justice and
> Attorney General of Canada. Previously, he was appointed Minister of
> Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities
> Agency in February 2006 and Minister of National Defence in August
> 2007.
>
> In his first five years in the House of Commons, Mr. MacKay served as
> House Leader for the Progressive Conservative caucus.
>
> On May 31, 2003, he became Leader of the Progressive Conservative
> Party of Canada. In March 2004, he was named Deputy Leader of the
> Conservative Party of Canada and was renamed Deputy Leader following
> the June 2004 election.
>
> Before entering politics, Mr. MacKay had a private law practice in New
> Glasgow, specializing in criminal and family law. In 1993, he accepted
> an appointment as Crown Attorney for the Central Region of Nova
> Scotia. He prosecuted cases at all levels, including youth and
> provincial courts as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.
>
> Mr. MacKay has served on volunteer boards including New Leaf and
> Tearmann House. As well, he has been active in Big Brothers-Big
> Sisters, the Pictou County Senior Rugby Club and the YMCA.
>
> After graduating from Acadia University, Mr. MacKay went on to study
> law at Dalhousie University. He was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in
> June 1991.
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/a
>
> Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada
>
> William F. Pentney, Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney
> General of CanadaWilliam F. Pentney was appointed Deputy Minister of
> Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada on November 5, 2012.
>
> Mr. Pentney joined the Public Service in 1991 as General Counsel and
> Director of Legal Services at the Canadian Human Rights Commission,
> where he remained until 1999.
>
> From 1999 to 2006, Mr. Pentney held a number of positions at the
> Department of Justice, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for
> the Policy Sector, and Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the
> Citizenship, Immigration and Public Safety Portfolio.
>
> From October 2006 to December 2007, Mr. Pentney was Assistant
> Secretary to the Cabinet, Priorities and Planning at the Privy Council
> Office. From January 2008 to August 2010, Mr. Pentney served as
> Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence.
>
> Mr. Pentney became Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and
> Consultation at the Privy Council Office in September 2010, and held
> that position until his appointment as Deputy Minister of Justice and
> Deputy Attorney General of Canada.
>
> Prior to joining the Public Service, Mr. Pentney was Professor in the
> Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa.
>
> Mr. Pentney holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University, and a
> Bachelor of Laws and Master of Public Law from the University of
> Ottawa. Mr. Pentney is the author of several books and articles,
> including the revised edition of Justice Tarnopolsky’s text
> Discrimination and the Law in Canada, and Human Rights and Freedoms in
> Canada: Cases, Notes and Materials (with Mark Berlin).
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/t
>
> Pentney, William F - Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney
> General of Canada
> Travel Expense Details: For: Pentney, William F, Deputy Minister of
> Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada
> Purpose: Halifax Regional office visit and speaking at Dalhousie
> University
> Date(s): 2015-03-29 to 2015-03-30
> Destination(s): Halifax, NS
> Air Fare: $688.22
> Other Transportation: $223.11
> Accommodation: $163.05
> Meals and Incidentals: $92.55
> Other:
> TOTAL: $1,166.93
>
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/t
>
> Pentney, William F - Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney
> General of Canada
> Travel Expense Details: For: Pentney, William F, Deputy Minister of
> Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada
> Purpose: FPT meeting of Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and
> Public Safety
> Date(s): 2015-06-10 to 2015-06-12
> Destination(s): Winnipeg, Manitoba
> Air Fare: $710.12
> Other Transportation: $42.00
> Accommodation: $376.04
> Meals and Incidentals: $154.10
> Other:
> TOTAL: $1,282.26
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/t
>
> Hon. Peter MacKay - MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
> Travel Expense Details: For: Hon. Peter MacKay, MINISTER OF JUSTICE
> AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
> Purpose: Meetings in Washington, D.C.
> Date(s): 2015-07-28 to 2015-07-28
> Destination(s): Washington, D.C., United States
> Air Fare: $2,848.33
> Other Transportation:
> Accommodation: $213.57
> Meals and Incidentals: $71.36
> Other:
> TOTAL: $3,133.26
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/t
>
> Goguen, Robert - Parliamentary Secretary
> Travel Expense Details: For: Goguen, Robert, Parliamentary Secretary
> Purpose: Representing the Minister at Justice roundtable and
> attending event
> Date(s): 2014-08-26 to 2014-08-26
> Destination(s): Fredericton and Woodstock, New Brunswick
> Air Fare: -
> Other Transportation: $305.52
> Accommodation:
> Meals and Incidentals: $57.70
> Other:
> TOTAL: $363.22
>
> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/t
>
> Bednarek, Ken - Senior Litigation Advisor and Acting Director of Policy
> Travel Expense Details: For: Bednarek, Ken, Senior Litigation Advisor
> and Acting Director of Policy
> Purpose: Staffing the Minister at meeting in New Glasgow.
> Date(s): 2014-01-23 to 2014-01-23
> Destination(s): New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
> Air Fare: $975.81
> Other Transportation: $33.00
> Accommodation:
> Meals and Incidentals: $57.75
> Other:
> TOTAL: $1,066.56
>
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:31:31 -0300
> Subject: Friday the 13th of June was MY Final Follow up: with the Very
> Questionable Elections Dudes The lawyers played dumb as usual but some
> of the help did not.
> To: Yves.Cote@elections.ca, Michael.Quinn@electionsnb.ca,
> Marc.Mayrand@elections.ca, Mackap@parl.gc.ca,
> justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca, MulcaT@parl.gc.ca, leader@greenparty.ca,
> justmin@gov.ns.ca, pm@pm.gc.ca, Bob.Paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
> terry.seguin@cbc.ca, jacques_poitras@cbc.ca,
> danny.copp@fredericton.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, david.eidt@gnb.ca,
> police@fredericton.ca, Premier@gnb.ca, briangallant10@gmail.com,
> Davidc.Coon@gmail.com
> Cc: Motomaniac333@gmail.com, Ronald.Lamothe@elections.ca,
> jkingsle@uottawa.ca, warren@daisygroup.ca, diane.davidson@uottawa.ca,
> David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca
>
> It appears that they are all game to take me on in Federal Court.
>
> So be it. I will pick the time and the location as is my right.
>
> Veritas Vincit
> David Raymond Amos
> 902 800 0369
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:06:28 -0300
> Subject: Mr Hansen YOU are the guy with my file who has been ducking
> me for months Methinks I will name YOU in the lawsuit
> To: David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca, Mackap <Mackap@parl.gc.ca>, David Amos
> <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> <stoffp1@parl.gc.ca>
> Cc: "justin.trudeau.a1" <justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca>
> <leader@greenparty.ca>, MulcaT <MulcaT@parl.gc.ca>
>
> On 8/1/13, Hansen, David <David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca> wrote:
>
> Hello Mr. Amos,
>
> I manage the Justice Canada civil litigation section in the Atlantic
> region.
>
> We are only responsible for litigating existing civil litigation files in
> which the Attorney General of Canada is a named defendant or plaintiff. If
> you are a plaintiff or defendant in an existing civil litigation matter in
> the Atlantic region in which Attorney General of Canada is a named
> defendant
> or plaintiff please provide the court file number, the names of the parties
> in the action and your question. I am not the appropriate contact for other
> matters.
>
> Thanks
>
> David A. Hansen
>
>
> From: Lamothe, Ronald <Ronald.Lamothe@elections.ca>
> Subject: Call
> To: "David Amos"
> Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 6:30 AM
>
> Mr. Amos … could you give me a call regarding your
> recent email to Elections Canada.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
>
> Please take note that I am in the office today until 2 pm –
> and away from the office, returning on Tuesday June 3rd 2014.
>
> RON
>
> Ronald Lamothe Enquêteur / Investigator
> Élections Canada / Elections Canada
> 819-939-2073
> ronald.lamothe@elections.ca
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: denise.savoie.c1@parl.gc.ca
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 5:53 PM
> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
> Subject: RE: FWD I just called a lot of news people from 902 800 0369
>
> Hi Dominique,
>
> This is definitely not casework but you might want ot show it to Alex
> . . . but he does not appear to be our constituent, may not even live
> in Canada anymore. Seems to have a complaint with Elections Canada
> from when he ran for election in Fundy in 2004. Is angry with Peter
> McKay for something.
>
> Slim chance it is useful but maybe Alex could look.
>
> FYI - he called from NS today and left a long message on our machine.
> I have not listened to it . . . . seems to be sending this to Denise
> because she is Deputy Speaker.
>
> Thanks
>
> Donna Forbes
> Constituency Assistant to Denise Savoie, MP
>
> Phone: 250-363-3600
> Fax: 250 - 363-8422
> ______________________________
>
> From: David Amos [david.raymond.amos@gmail.com]
> Sent: March 26, 2012 3:13 PM
> To: Savoie, Denise - M.P.
> Cc: Savoie, Denise - Riding 1
> Subject: Fwd: FWD I just called a lot of news people from 902 800 0369
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Amos
> Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:52 AM
> To: william.corbett@elections.ca ; Bob.Paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca ;
> ndesrosiers@ccla.org ; Marc.Mayrand ; jkingsle@uottawa.ca ;
> diane.davidson@uottawa.ca ; dbertschi@boslaw.ca ;
> david@davidbertschi.ca ; email@stephentaylor.ca ; warren@daisygroup.ca
> ; nspector4@shaw.ca ; pm ; bob.rae ; Nycole.Turmel ;
> leader@greenparty.ca ; scottribe@execulink.com ; lawrence ;
> vote@bahmanyazdanfar.com ; vote@votersecho.com ;
> info@grantgordon.liberal.ca ; craigscott@ndp.ca ;
> christopher@canadianactionpart
> mapleparty@yahoo.ca
> Cc: oldmaison@yahoo.com ; danfour ; thepurplevioletpress ;
> terry.seguin ; evelyngreene ; sallybrooks25@yahoo.ca ;
> mclaughlin.heather ; publicite@ledevoir.com
> Subject: A lttle Deja Vu for the Commissioners of the RCMP and Elections
> Canada
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:20:10 -0400
> Subject: Fwd: Re voter fraud at least Vic Toews and Jean-Pierre
> Kingsley know why I am laughing at you crooks today EH Harper?
> To: jkingsle@uottawa.ca, diane.davidson@uottawa.ca,
> "william.corbett@elections.ca" <william.corbett@elections.ca>
> "Bob.Paulson" <Bob.Paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "ndesrosiers@ccla.org"
> <ndesrosiers@ccla.org>, general@oic-ci.gc.ca,
> ippd-dpiprp@tbs-sct.gc.ca, maritime_malaise
> <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>, "terry.seguin" <terry.seguin@cbc.ca>,
> "mclaughlin.heather" <mclaughlin.heather@dailyglean
> Cc: dbertschi@boslaw.ca, david@davidbertschi.ca,
> email@stephentaylor.ca, warren <warren@daisygroup.ca>
>
> Jean-Pierre Kingsley
> Telephone : 613-562-5800 ext. 2654
> Fax : 613-562-5241
> E-Mail Address : jkingsle@uOttawa.ca
>
> http://ccla.org/2012/02/27/ccl
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:44:42 -0400
> Subject: Re voter fraud at least Vic Toews and Jean-Pierre Kingsley
> know why I am laughing at you crooks today EH Harper?
> To: pm@pm.gc.ca, vote@bahmanyazdanfar.com, vote@votersecho.com,
> info@grantgordon.liberal.ca, craigscott@ndp.ca,
> bob.rae@rogers.blackberry.net, lawrence@actionparty.ca,
> christopher@canadianactionpart
> mapleparty@yahoo.ca,
> Nycole.Turmel@parl.gc.ca, leader@greenparty.ca
> Cc: jacques_poitras@cbc.ca, nmoore@bellmedia.ca,
> sallybrooks25@yahoo.ca, thepurplevioletpress@gmail.com
> brother.chao@gmail.com, evelyngreene@live.ca,
> maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com
>
> Just Dave
> By Location Visit Detail
> Visit 16,250
> Domain Name gc.ca ? (Canada)
> IP Address 198.103.108.# (Solicitor General Canada)
> ISP GTIS
> Location Continent : North America
> Country : Canada (Facts)
> State/Region : Ontario
> City : Ottawa
> Lat/Long : 45.4167, -75.7 (Map)
> Language English (Canada) en-ca
> Operating System Microsoft WinNT
> Browser Internet Explorer 9.0
> Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; MSIE 9.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/5.0)
> Javascript version 1.3
> Monitor Resolution : 1054 x 659
> Color Depth : 24 bits
> Time of Visit Feb 28 2012 1:54:22 pm
> Last Page View Feb 28 2012 1:54:22 pm
> Visit Length 0 seconds
> Page Views 1
> Referring URL http://www.google.ca...FDg&usg
> Search Engine google.ca
> Search Words "marie-france kingsley" "jean-pierre kingsley"
> Visit Entry Page http://davidamos.blo...per-and
> Visit Exit Page http://davidamos.blo...per-and
> Out Click
> Time Zone UTC-5:00
> Visitor's Time Feb 28 2012 12:54:22 pm
> Visit Number 16,250
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Elizabeth May <leader@greenparty.ca>
> Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:44:44 -0800
> Subject: Thank you for your message / Merci pour votre courriel Re: Re
> voter fraud at least Vic Toews and Jean-Pierre Kingsley know why I am
> laughing at you crooks today EH Harper?
> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>
> Thank you for your email. We will work to ensure that a response is
> sent to you as soon as possible.
>
> Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire. Nous ne
> ménagerons aucun effort pour vous transmettre notre réponse dans les
> meilleurs délais.
>
> Leader's Office Correspondence Team
> Équipe de correspondance du Bureau de la chef
>
> --
> Green Party of Canada
> Parti vert du Canada
> 1-866-868-3447
> www.greenparty.ca
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:04:33 -0300
> Subject: Check the attachment Francis
> To: Marc.Mayrand@elections.ca
> Cc: maritime_malaise <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>
>
>
> From: Harpelle, Paul (ENB)
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 4:22 PM
> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
> Subject: Registration as an Independant Candidate
>
> Mr. Amos
>
> I have passed your application on to my co-worker who takes care of
> the registry.
>
> To make this official, you must still indicate and provide the second
> part of the form within 20 days providing the name(s) of your official
> agent and official representative.
>
> They can be the same person.
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul Harpelle
>
> Director of Communications & Community Outreach
>
> Directeur des communications et Relations communautaires
>
> Elections NB
>
> Tel/tél 506-444-2105
>
> Your Vote Counts- Votre vote compte
>
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Amos" <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> To: <Glenn.Greenwald@guardian.co.u
> "birgittaj" <birgittaj@althingi.is>; "ed.pilkington"
> <ed.pilkington@guardian.co.uk>
> <steven.blaney@parl.gc.ca>; "roger.l.brown"
> <roger.l.brown@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>
> Cc: "David Amos" <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> <DANIEL.POULIN@CHRC-CCDP.CA>; <abromberg@bnaibrith.ca>;
> <habrams@pacificcoast.net>; "ndesrosiers" <ndesrosiers@ccla.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:54 PM
> Subject: Snowden ain't got nothing on mean old me when it comes to
> dealing with corrupt Feds and keeping one's Integrity as well
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:40:18 -0300
> Subject: YO FBI Special Agent Richard Deslauriers I just called your
> office and the nasty Yankee played dumb as usual
> To: boston@ic.fbi.gov, washington.field@ic.fbi.gov, "bob.paulson"
> <bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Kevin.leahy"
> <Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov,
> us.marshals@usdoj.gov, Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, jcarney
> <jcarney@carneybassil.com>, bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net
> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> <birgittaj@althingi.is>, shmurphy@globe.com, Red Ice Creations
> <redicecreations@gmail.com>
>
> Clearly I am not joking
>
> Just Dave
> By Location Visit Detail
> Visit 19,571
> Domain Name (Unknown)
> IP Address 153.31.113.# (FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems)
> ISP FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems
> Location Continent : North America
> Country : United States (Facts)
> State : West Virginia
> City : Clarksburg
> Lat/Long : 39.2664, -80.3097 (Map)
> Language English (U.S.) en-us
> Operating System Microsoft WinXP
> Browser Internet Explorer 8.0
> Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET
> CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.04506.648; .NET CLR 3.5.21022; InfoPath.2;
> .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; MS-RTC
> LM 8; .NET4.0C; .NET4.0E)
> Javascript version 1.3
> Monitor Resolution : 800 x 600
> Color Depth : 32 bits
> Time of Visit Jun 12 2013 5:00:01 pm
> Last Page View Jun 12 2013 5:00:01 pm
> Visit Length 0 seconds
> Page Views 1
> Referring URL http://www.google.co...YIZDuTI
> Search Engine google.com
> Search Words jp morgan and "andrew kosloff"
> Visit Entry Page http://davidamos.blo...-stewar
> Visit Exit Page http://davidamos.blo...-stewar
> Out Click
> Time Zone UTC-5:00
> Visitor's Time Jun 12 2013 4:00:01 pm
> Visit Number 19,571
>
> On 6/15/13, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote:
>> FBI Boston
>> One Center Plaza
>> Suite 600
>> Boston, MA 02108
>> Phone: (617) 742-5533
>> Fax: (617) 223-6327
>> E-mail: Boston@ic.fbi.gov
>>
>> Hours
>> Although we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our normal
>> "walk-in" business hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
>> through Friday. If you need to speak with a FBI representative at any
>> time other than during normal business hours, please telephone our
>> office at (617) 742-5533.
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:20:20 -0300
>> Subject: Yo Fred Wyshak and Brian Kelly your buddy Whitey's trial is
>> finally underway now correct? What the hell do I do with the wiretap
>> tapes Sell them on Ebay?
>> To: Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov, us.marshals@usdoj.gov,
>> Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, jcarney <jcarney@carneybassil.com>,
>> bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net, michael wolfheart
>> <wolfheartlodge@live.com>, jonathan.albano@bingham.com,
>> shmurphy@globe.com, mvalencia@globe.com
>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>> <oldmaison@yahoo.com>, PATRICK.MURPHY@dhs.gov, rounappletree@aol.com
>>
>>
> http://www.bostonglobe.com/met
>>
>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/s
>>
>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must ask
>> them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING????
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
>>
>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the
>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball
>> cards?
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/ITr
>>
>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2
>>
>> http://www.archive.org/details
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/Par
>>
>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006
>> Senator Arlen Specter
>> United States Senate
>> Committee on the Judiciary
>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building
>> Washington, DC 20510
>>
>> Dear Mr. Specter:
>>
>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man
>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters
>> raised in the attached letter.
>>
>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap tapes.
>>
>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously.
>>
>> Very truly yours,
>> Barry A. Bachrach
>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403
>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003
>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 5:21 PM
> Subject: Fwd: Yo Rob Moore I called all the candidates in the Governor
> General's old stompiing grounds of Waterloo and asked for an answer to this
> email in writing while most of their help just laughed at me
> To: future@electseanfraser.ca, david.hachey@greenparty.ca, "peter.mackay" <
> peter.mackay@justice.gc.ca>, Ross.Landry@ndp.ca, info@freddelorey.ca, "
> justmin@gov.ns.ca" <justmin@gov.ns.ca>, "OfficeofthePremier, Office
> PREM:EX" <premier@gov.bc.ca>
> Cc: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>
> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/
>
> David Amos wrote:
>
> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:43:40 -0700 (PDT)
> From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
> Subject: What say you now Jacky Boy Layton? Cat still got your tongue?
> Shame on you. You likely walked past Byron Prior again today
> To: "Ciavarra, Louis M." , racing.commission@state.ma.us, dwatch@web.net,
> general.info@thomson.com, tracy.parsons@pcparty.org, Harper.S@parl.gc.ca,
> ahamilton@casselsbrock.com, Layton.J@parl.gc.ca, Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca,
> Martin.P@parl.gc.ca, Scott.A@parl.gc.ca, graham@grahamsteele.ca,
> michael.baker@ns.sympatico.ca, jeff.mockler@gnb.ca, justice@gov.nl.ca,
> info@apex.gc.ca
> CC: Kandalaw@mindspring.com, fbinhct@leo.gov,
> josie.maguire@dfait-maeci.gc.c
> info@pco-bcp.gc.ca, ted.tax@justice.gc.ca, Cotler.I@parl.gc.ca,
> lgold.blcanada@b-l.com, Rep.LindaDorcenaForry@Hou.Stat
> Rep.MichaelMoran@Hou.State.MA.
> brenda.boyd@RCMP-GRC.gc.ca,
> Grant.GARNEAU@gnb.ca, Byron
>
>
> Subject: RE: Byron
> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:50:33 -0400
> From: "Info, Info"
> To: "Info, Info" , "David Amos" motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
>
> Thank you for your message to the Privy Council Office. We will reply to
> you as soon as possible.Merci d'avoir communiqué avec le Bureau du Conseil
> privé. Nous vous répondrons aussitôt que
> possible.
>
> David Amos wrote:
>
> Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:46:44 -0700 (PDT)
> From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
> Subject: Patience Depupty Robert F. O'Meara don't get your panties in a
> knot check your email
> To: Bob , thee_sandman@hotmail.com, mchayday@mta.ca,
> lemisanthrope@hotmail.com, desserud@unbsj.ca,
> bernard.miller@mcinnescooper.c
> bryan.corbett@ualberta.ca, mcfaul@hoover.stanford.edu,
> mayor@ci.boston.ma.us
> ,
> patrick.fitzgerald@usdoj.gov, Russell_Feingold@feingold.sena
> stephen.cutler@wilmerhale.com, governorlynch@nh.gov
> CC: BBACHRACH@bowditch.com, bbixby@burnslev.com, drosenblatt@burnslev.com,
> thomas.gatzunis@state.ma.us, Daniel.Conley@state.ma.us,
> lcampenella@ledger.com, Kandalaw@mindspring.com, jmurray@ibc.ca,
> tomp.young@atlanticradio.roger
> trvl@hotmail.com, Governor.Rell@po.state.ct.us, fbinhct@leo.gov
>
> How is your cyber game going Sandman? The fatlady sings tonight EH?
>
> Bob wrote:
>
> Here we go again, with the frauds and the forgeries. Didn't work then,
> won't work now. Here's Dave before the judge,,,,,,But your honor since when
> do I have to own something to claim it for myself. Fuck you, Dave
>
> https://twitter.com/DavidRayAm
>
> Tweets & replies
>
> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos 1 hour ago
> @JeanChretien @pmharper @ThomasMulcair @ElizabethMay @CBCNews
> @ArarMaher Yo @JustinTrudeau I opposed @PeterMacKay_
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/287
>
> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> Here is something @ArarMaher @JeanChretien @JustinTrudeau
> @pmharper @ThomasMulcair @ElizabethMay should read ASAP
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> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
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> @ArarMaher Trust @JustinTrudeau know why I won't post a link to
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos 1h1 hour ago
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @ArarMaher Blair & @JeanChretien have more to admit
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new
> … BTW YOU are mentioned in this lawsuit
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> @JeanChretien @pmharper @ThomasMulcair @ElizabethMay @CBCNews
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> @johangreg @kenthehr @darshankang @R_Boissonnault @SohiAmarjeet Yo
> @pmharper @JustinTrudeau @ThomasMulcair I say BS
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> Methinks @kenthehr the sneaky lawyer should read the emails I sent him
> for years EH @pmharper & @ThomasMulcair ???
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @Careyc8 @LizT1 @ThomasMulcair Hey @pmharper & @PeterMacKay_ Howcome I
> get no comment from your orange pussy now?
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @ArarMaher @JeanChretien @JustinTrudeau @pmharper @ThomasMulcair
> @ElizabethMay FYI @CBCNews @wikileaks knows this EH
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogsp
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> Here is something @ArarMaher @JeanChretien @JustinTrudeau @pmharper
> @ThomasMulcair @ElizabethMay should read ASAP
> https://baconfatreport.wordpre
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @ArarMaher Blair & @JeanChretien have more to admit
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new
> BTW YOU are mentioned in this lawsuit
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @Careyc8 @LizT1 @ThomasMulcair I have no mortgage but your old buddies
> @pmharper & @PeterMacKay_ Have my lawsuit :)
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @Careyc8 @MerlinVoted @brigettedepape Poor poor pussy has no @pmharper
> to worship anymore EH folks? BTW ENJOY
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Danno @___Danno Oct 25
> @stephenlautens @Frazzling Ezra is like a kid with blueberry stains
> all over his face who says "not me!" when mom asks who ate the pie
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> 6 retweets 8 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Yvonne Dean @Frazzling Oct 25
> @___Danno @stephenlautens Given his close association with Koch Bros,
> I'm sticking with "lying".
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> 3 retweets 4 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Danno @___Danno Oct 25
> Danno Retweeted Stephen Lautens
> Is Ezra stupid or blissfully unaware of the Koch Foundation, &
> Republican Party financing RWNJ's in Canada? #cdnpoli
>
> Danno added,
> Stephen Lautens @stephenlautens
> Honestly, I have no idea why Ezra hasn't burst into flames yet.
> #cdnpoli
> http://news.nationalpost.com/n
> 27 retweets 20 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> Yo @MerlinVoted @___Danno @pmharper knows a mean old man often called
> Gandalf agrees with you & @brigettedepape
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
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> Merlin @MerlinVoted Oct 25
> Not many heroes any more but this young lady is mine forever
> @brigettedepape she spawned a movement #cdnpoli
> 88 retweets 92 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Stephen Lautens @stephenlautens Oct 25
> Conservative pundits go full batshit crazy in the National Post. All I
> can say is, keep it up.
> http://news.nationalpost.com/n
> #cdnpoli
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Maher Arar @ArarMaher Oct 25
> Tony Blair now admits he is to blame for the Iraq war "hell" which
> may've given rise to ISIS:
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new
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> 48 retweets 19 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @___Danno @LizT1 Just because parliamentarians call themselves
> honourable it doesnt follow they are N'esy Pas @ThomasMulcair
> @JustinTrudeau
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Elizabeth Thompson @LizT1 Oct 24
> Judicial recount requested in Quebec riding won by the #CPC
> http://www.lapresse.ca/le-sole
> … #cdnpoli #elxn42 #lpc #ndp
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> 6 retweets 2 favorites
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> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Elizabeth Thompson @LizT1 Oct 23
> Et tu Diane? Diane Finley takes a jab at Harper as she pitches to be
> interim leader
> http://ipolitics.ca/2015/10/23
> … #cdnpoli #cpc #lpc #ndp
> 6 retweets 1 favorite
>
> David Raymond Amos Retweeted
> Elizabeth Thompson @LizT1 Oct 24
> Happy Birthday to @ThomasMulcair Bonne Fête. #cdnpoli #ndp #lpc #cpc
> #polcan
> 2 retweets 1 favorite
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @greta @TGowdySC @FoxNews @CBCNews @pmharper I must have cause
> Landslide Annie responded right after Clark Kent did
> http://www.checktheevidence.co
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @greta @TGowdySC @FoxNews @CBCNews @pmharper @PeterMacKay_ YO @RCMPNB
> Did I tug on Superman's cape long ago?
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/286
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @greta @TGowdySC @FoxNews @CBCNews @pmharper @PeterMacKay_ This dude
> from Texas sure ain't Superman Nesy Pas @RCMPNB
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/286
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @greta @TGowdySC @FoxNews Perhaps Yankee lawyers should query some
> dockets ASAP EH? @CBCNews @pmharper @PeterMacKay_
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/302
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> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Oct 25
> @meetthepress @RepCummings @TGowdySC @chucktodd @VoteHillary2016 @FBI
> I won some lawsuits before a needless WAR EH?
> https://www.scribd.com/doc/302
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