Reasons of the Supreme Court of Canada by Justice Binnie
This is a list of all the opinions written by Ian Binnie during his tenure as puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
1998
| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Union of New Brunswick Indians v. New Brunswick (Minister of Finance), [1998] 1 S.C.R. 1161 |
Taxation of aboriginals |
None |
Gonthier J. |
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Eurig Estate (Re) [1998] 2 S.C.R. 565 |
Constitutional law, estates |
None |
McLachlin J. |
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Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd. v. Sarnia (City) [1998] 3 S.C.R. 3 |
Federalism, municipal law |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Rose [1998] 3 S.C.R. 262 |
Charter; right to full answer and defence; jury instruction |
None |
Lamer C.J. and McLachlin, Major JJ. |
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1999
Ian Binnie 1999 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Cadbury Schweppes Inc. v. FBI Foods Ltd. [1999] 1 S.C.R. 142 |
Breach of confidence |
None |
Unanimous |
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Sail Labrador Ltd. v. Challenge One (The) [1999] 1 S.C.R. 265 |
Contract law, substantial performance |
None |
None |
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R. v. Campbell [1999] 1 S.C.R. 565 |
Abuse of process; solicitor-client privilege |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Beaulac [1999] 1 S.C.R. 768 |
Language of accused |
Lamer C.J. |
None |
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R. v. Stone [1999] 2 S.C.R. 290 |
Defence of automatism; sentencing |
None |
Lamer C.J., Iacobucci and Major JJ. |
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Jacobi v. Griffiths [1999] 2 S.C.R. 570 |
Vicarious liability of employer |
None |
Cory, Iacobucci and Major JJ. |
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M & D Farm Ltd. v. Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corp. [1999] 2 S.C.R. 961 |
Paramountcy doctrine; federalism |
None |
Uanimous |
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Winters v. Legal Services Society [1999] 3 S.C.R. 160 |
Legal services in prison |
None |
Lamer C.J. and L’Heureux-Dubé, Gonthier, McLachlin, Iacobucci, Major and Bastarache JJ. |
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R. v. Marshall [1999] 3 S.C.R. 456 |
aboriginal fishing rights |
None |
Lamer C.J. and L’Heureux-Dubé, Cory and Iacobucci JJ. |
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Des Champs v. Conseil des écoles séparées catholiques de langue française de Prescott-Russell [1999] 3 S.C.R. 281 |
Public authorities |
None |
L’Heureux-Dubé, Gonthier, Cory, McLachlin and Iacobucci JJ. |
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Abouchar v. Ottawa-Carleton French-language School Board – Public Sector [1999] 3 S.C.R. 343 |
Public Authorities |
None |
L’Heureux-Dubé, Gonthier, Cory, McLachlin and Iacobucci JJ. |
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2000
Ian Binnie 2000 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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R. v. Brooks [2000] 1 S.C.R. 237; 2000 SCC 11 |
jailhouse informant evidence |
None |
None |
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Granovsky v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration) [2000] 1 S.C.R. 703; 2000 SCC 28 |
equality rights the disabled |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Jolivet [2000] 1 S.C.R. 751; 2000 SCC 29 |
evidence |
None |
Unanimous |
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F.N. (Re) [2000] 1 S.C.R. 880; 2000 SCC 35 |
non-disclosure of young offenders information |
None |
Unanimous |
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Will-Kare Paving & Contracting Ltd. v. Canada [2000] 1 S.C.R. 915; 2000 SCC 36 |
taxation |
None |
Gonthier and McLachlin JJ. |
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R. v. J.-L.J. [2000] 2 S.C.R. 600; 2000 SCC 51 |
Expert evidence; R. v. Mohan test |
None |
Unanimous |
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Free World Trust v. Électro Santé Inc. [2000] 2 S.C.R. 1024; 2000 SCC 66 |
Patent infringement |
None |
Unanimous |
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Whirlpool Corp. v. Camco Inc. [2000] 2 S.C.R. 1067; 2000 SCC 67 |
Patent construction |
None |
Uanimous |
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Whirlpool Corp. v. Maytag Corp. [2000] 2 S.C.R. 1116; 2000 SCC 68 |
Patent construction |
None |
Uanimous |
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Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada (Minister of Justice) [2000] 2 S.C.R. 1120, 2000 SCC 69 |
Freedom of expression |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and L’Heureux‑Dubé, Gonthier, Major and Bastarache JJ. |
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2001
Ian Binnie 2001 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written reasons = ? |
Oral reasons = ? |
Unanimous reasons = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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R. v. Parrott [2001] 1 S.C.R. 178; 2001 SCC 3 |
Hearsay exception |
None |
Major, Bastarache and Arbour JJ. |
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Ellis-Don Ltd. v. Ontario (Labour Relations Board) [2001] 1 S.C.R. 221; 2001 SCC 4 |
natural justice; judicial review |
None |
Major J. |
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Mitchell v. M.N.R. [2001] 1 S.C.R. 911; 2001 SCC 33 |
Aboriginal rights |
None |
Major J. |
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Mount Sinai Hospital Center v. Quebec (Minister of Health and Social Services) [2001] 2 S.C.R. 281; 2001 SCC 41 |
judicial review; ministerial discretion |
None |
Major |
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Danyluk v. Ainsworth Technologies Inc. [2001] 2 S.C.R. 460; 2001 SCC 44 |
employment law; issue estoppel |
None |
Unanimous |
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Saint-Romuald (City) v. Olivier [2001] 2 S.C.R. 898; 2001 SCC 57 |
Zoning by-laws |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Major and Arbour JJ. |
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Naylor Group Inc. v. Ellis-Don Construction Ltd. [2001] 2 S.C.R. 943; 2001 SCC 58 |
Contracts |
None |
Unanimous |
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Proulx v. Quebec (Attorney General) [2001] 3 S.C.R. 9; 2001 SCC 66 |
Malicious prosecution |
Iacobucci J. |
McLachlin C.J. and Major J. |
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Holt Cargo Systems Inc. v. ABC Containerline N.V. (Trustees of) [2001] 3 S.C.R. 907; 2001 SCC 90 |
Maritime law |
None |
Unanimous |
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Antwerp Bulkcarriers, N.V. (Re) [2001] 3 S.C.R. 951; 2001 SCC 91 |
Bankruptcy |
None |
Unanimous |
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Sam Lévy & Associés Inc. v. Azco Mining Inc. [2001] 3 S.C.R. 978; 2001 SCC 92 |
Bankruptcy |
None |
Unanimous |
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2002
Ian Binnie 2002 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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R. v. Regan [2002] 1 S.C.R. 297; 2002 SCC 12 |
abuse of process |
None |
Iacobucci, Major and Arbour JJ. |
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Mackin v. New Brunswick (Minister of Finance); Rice v. New Brunswick [2002] 1 S.C.R. 405; 2002 SCC 13 |
judicial independence; constitutional remedies |
None |
LeBel J. |
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R. v. Fliss [2002] 1 S.C.R. 535; 2002 SCC 16 |
Charter, search and seizure |
None |
Iacobucci, Major and Bastarache JJ. |
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Whiten v. Pilot Insurance Co. [2002] 1 S.C.R. 595; 2002 SCC 18 |
Insurance, damages |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and L’Heureux‑Dubé, Gonthier, Major and Arbour JJ. |
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Performance Industries Ltd. v. Sylvan Lake Golf & Tennis Club Ltd. [2002] 1 S.C.R. 678; 2002 SCC 19 |
Equitable remedies in contract |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and L’Heureux‑Dubé, Gonthier, Major and Arbour JJ. |
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R. v. Sheppard [2002] 1 S.C.R. 869; 2002 SCC 26 |
Duty to give reasons in criminal trials |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Braich [2002] 1 S.C.R. 903; 2002 SCC 27 |
Duty to give reason for judgment |
None |
Unanimous |
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Théberge v. Galerie d'Art du Petit Champlain Inc. [2002] 2 S.C.R. 336, 2002 SCC 34 |
Copyright, fixation |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci and Major JJ. |
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R. v. Handy [2002] 2 S.C.R. 908, 2002 SCC 56 |
Similar fact evidence |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Shearing [2002] 3 S.C.R. 33; 2002 SCC 58 |
Similar fact evidence |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci, Major, Bastarache, Arbour and LeBel JJ. |
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Somersall v. Friedman [2002] 3 S.C.R. 109; 2002 SCC 59 |
Insurance, subrogation |
None |
Major J. |
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R. v. Neil [2002] 3 S.C.R. 631; 2002 SCC 70 |
Conflict of interest, lawyers |
None |
Unanimous |
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Harvard College v. Canada (Commissioner of Patents) [2002] 4 S.C.R. 45; 2002 SCC 76 |
patent of higher lifeforms |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Major and Arbour JJ. |
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Apotex Inc. v. Wellcome Foundation Ltd. [2002] 4 S.C.R. 153; 2002 SCC 77 |
Patent validity |
None |
Unanimous |
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Wewaykum Indian Band v. Canada [2002] 4 S.C.R. 245; 2002 SCC 79 |
Crown’s fiduciary duty to aboriginals |
None |
Unanimous |
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2003
Ian Binnie 2003 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Goudie v. Ottawa (City) [2003] 1 S.C.R. 141; 2003 SCC 14 |
Labour relations |
None |
Unanimous |
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C.U.P.E. v. Ontario (Minister of Labour) [2003] 1 S.C.R. 539; 2003 SCC 29 |
Labour relations, judicial review, appointment of arbitrators |
None |
Gonthier, Iacobucci, Arbour, LeBel and Deschamps JJ. |
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R. v. Owen [2003] 1 S.C.R. 779; 2003 SCC 33 |
Mental disorder |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Gonthier, Iacobucci, Major, Bastarache, LeBel and Deschamps JJ. |
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R. v. Asante-Mensah [2003] 2 S.C.R. 3; 2003 SCC 38 |
citizen's arrest; use of force |
None |
Unanimous |
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Unifund Assurance Co. v. Insurance Corp. of British Columbia [2003] 2 S.C.R. 63; 2003 SCC 40 |
Interprovincial jurisdiction |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci and LeBel JJ. |
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R. v. Williams [2003] 2 S.C.R. 134; 2003 SCC 41 |
Assault, Non‑disclosure of HIV status |
None |
Unanimous |
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Beals v. Saldanha [2003] 3 S.C.R. 416; 2003 SCC 72 |
conflict of laws; enforcement of judgment |
None |
Iacobucci J. |
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R. v. Wu [2003] 3 S.C.R. 530; 2003 SCC 73 |
Conditional sentencing |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Gonthier, Iacobucci, Major, Bastarache, Arbour and LeBel JJ. |
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R. v. Malmo-Levine; R. v. Caine [2003] 3 S.C.R. 571; 2003 SCC 74 |
Charter of Rights, division of powers, prohibition of marijuana |
Gonthier J. |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci, Major and Bastarache JJ. |
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R. v. Clay [2003] 3 S.C.R. 735; 2003 SCC 75 |
Charter, section 7 |
Gonthier J. |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci, Major and Bastarache JJ. |
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2004
Ian Binnie 2004 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney General) [2004] 1 S.C.R. 76; 2004 SCC 4 |
Charter, spanking |
None |
None |
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R. v. Smith [2004] 1 S.C.R. 385; 2004 SCC 14 |
Death of appellant |
None |
Unanimous |
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Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre v. Ontario (Attorney General) [2004] 1 S.C.R. 498; 2004 SCC 20 |
Mental disorder defence |
None |
Unanimous |
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Pinet v. St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital [2004] 1 S.C.R. 528; 2004 SCC 21 |
Mental disorder defence |
None |
Unanimous |
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British Columbia v. Canadian Forest Products Ltd. [2004] 2 S.C.R. 74; 2004 SCC 38 |
Damage to public lands |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci, Major, Arbour and Deschamps JJ. |
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Quebec (Attorney General) v. Quebec (Human Rights Tribunal) [2004] 2 S.C.R. 223; 2004 SCC 40 |
Jurisdiction of human rights tribunals |
None |
Fish J. |
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Application under s. 83.28 of the Criminal Code (Re) [2004] 2 S.C.R. 248; 2004 SCC 42 |
Charter, terrorism |
None |
None |
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R. v. Kerr [2004] 2 S.C.R. 371; 2004 SCC 44 |
Weapons offences |
None |
None |
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Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Canadian Assn. of Internet Providers [2004] 2 S.C.R. 427; 2004 SCC 45 |
Copyright infringement |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Iacobucci, Major, Bastarache, Arbour, Deschamps and Fish JJ. |
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Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem [2004] 2 S.C.R. 551; 2004 SCC 47 |
Freedom of religion |
None |
None |
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Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. v. Chambre des notaires du Québec [2004] 3 S.C.R. 95; 2004 SCC 53 |
Defamation, television broadcasts |
None |
None |
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Hodge v. Canada (Minister of Human Resources Development) [2004] 3 S.C.R. 357; 2004 SCC 65 |
Charter equality rights, marriage |
None |
Unanimous |
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Newfoundland (Treasury Board) v. N.A.P.E. [2004] 3 S.C.R. 381; 2004 SCC 66 |
Charter equality rights, gender, reasonable limits |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Tessling [2004] 3 S.C.R. 432; 2004 SCC 67 |
Charter, search and seizure |
None |
Unanimous |
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Pacific National Investments Ltd. v. Victoria (City) [2004] 3 S.C.R. 575; 2004 SCC 75 |
Zoning, unjust enrichment |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Lohrer [2004] 3 S.C.R. 732; 2004 SCC 80 |
Misapprehension of evidence |
None |
Uanimous |
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2005
Ian Binnie 2005 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
? |
Written opinions = ? |
Oral opinions = ? |
Unanimous opinions = ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Vaughan v. Canada [2005] 1 S.C.R. 146; 2005 SCC 11 |
Labour law; early retirement |
None |
Major, LeBel, Deschamps, Fish, Abella and Charron JJ. |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Canada (Attorney General) [2005] 1 S.C.R. 533; 2005 SCC 26 |
Patents, Notice of compliance |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and LeBel, Deschamps, Fish and Abella JJ. |
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Canada (House of Commons) v. Vaid [2005] 1 S.C.R. 667, 2005 SCC 30 |
Parliamentary privilege |
None |
Unanimous |
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Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General) [2005] 1 S.C.R. 791; 2005 SCC 35 |
Charter, section 7; prohibition on medical insurance |
LeBel J. |
Fish J. |
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Mugesera v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) [2005] 2 S.C.R. 100; 2005 SCC 40 |
Administrative law; crimes against humanity; deportation orders |
Unanimous |
None |
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R. v. G.R. [2005] 2 S.C.R. 371; 2005 SCC 45 |
Incest |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Major, Fish and Charron JJ. |
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E.B. v. Order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in the Province of British Columbia [2005] 3 S.C.R. 45; 2005 SCC 60 |
Vicarious liability |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Major, Bastarache, LeBel, Deschamps, Fish and Charron JJ. |
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Montréal (City) v. 2952-1366 Québec Inc. [2005] 3 S.C.R. 141; 2005 SCC 62 |
Freedom of expression; public property |
None |
None |
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Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Minister of Canadian Heritage) [2005] 3 S.C.R. 388; 2005 SCC 69 |
Aboriginal treaty rights; duty to consult |
None |
Unanimous |
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Merk v. International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local 771 [2005] 3 S.C.R. 425; 2005 SCC 70 |
Whistleblowers |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Major, LeBel, Abella and Charron JJ. |
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R. v. Spence [2005] 3 S.C.R. 458; 2005 SCC 71 |
Jury selection; judicial notice |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Henry [2005] 3 S.C.R. 609; 2005 SCC 76 |
Right against self-incrimination; obiter dicta |
None |
Unanimous |
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2006
Ian Binnie 2006 statistics |
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Majority or Plurality |
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Concurrence |
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Other |
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Dissent |
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Concurrence/dissent |
Total = |
11 |
Written reasons= ? |
Oral reasons= ? |
Unanimous reasons= ? |
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| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Young v. Bella [2006] 1 S.C.R. 108; 2006 SCC 3 |
Duty of care |
McLachlin C.J. |
Unanimous |
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ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd. v. Alberta (Energy & Utilities Board) [2006] 1 S.C.R. 140; 2006 SCC 4 |
Judicial review |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Fish J. |
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Mattel, Inc. v. 3894207 Canada Inc. _ S.C.R. _; 2006 SCC 22 |
Trade-marks |
None |
McLachlin C.J. and Bastarache, Deschamps, Fish, Abella and Charron JJ. |
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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin v. Boutiques Cliquot Ltée _ S.C.R. _; 2006 SCC 23 |
Trade-marks, confusion, goodwill |
None |
Unanimous |
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Canada 3000 Inc., Re; Inter‑Canadian (1991) Inc. (Trustee of) _ S.C.R. _; 2006 SCC 24 |
Seizure of property, airplanes; statutory interpretation |
None |
Unanimous |
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Leskun v. Leskun _ S.C.R. _; 2006 SCC 25 |
Misconduct in spousal support |
None |
Unanimous |
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Celanese Canada Inc. v. Murray Demolition Corp. 2006 SCC 36 |
Anton Piller orders; solicitor-client privilege |
None |
Unanimous |
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Imperial Oil Ltd. v. Canada; Inco Ltd. v. Canada 2006 SCC 46 |
Taxation, business income |
None |
Fish and Charron JJ. |
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AstraZeneca Canada Inc. v. Canada (Minister of Health) 2006 SCC 49 |
Patents; notice of compliance |
None |
Unanimous |
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R. v. Sappier; R. v. Gray 2006 SCC 54 |
Logging rights |
None |
None |
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McDiarmid Lumber Ltd. v. God’s Lake First Nation 2006 SCC 58 |
Aboriginal law, property rights |
None |
Fish and Abella JJ. |
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2007
| Case name | Issue | Co-authored by | Joined by |
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Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada (Commissioner of Customs and Revenue) 2007 SCC 2 |
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R. v. Beaudry 2007 SCC 5 |
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Canadian Western Bank v. Alberta 2007 SCC 22 |
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British Columbia (Attorney General) v. Lafarge Canada Inc. 2007 SCC 23 |
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Strother v. 3464920 Canada Inc. 2007 SCC 24 |
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R. v. Hape 2007 SCC 26 |
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R. v. Clayton 2007 SCC 32 |
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Kerr v. Danier Leather Inc. 2007 SCC 45 |
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Citadel General Assurance Co. v. Vytlingam 2007 SCC 46 |
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Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. Herbison 2007 SCC 47 |
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* Note: This list is current to January 1, 2008
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