LIST OF SUPREME COURT OF CANADA CASES (LAMER COURT)

This is a chronological 'list of notable cases decided by the Supreme Court of Canada' from appointment of Antonio Lamer as Chief Justice of Canada to his retirement.

Contents
1990 – 1994
1995 – 1999
See also

1990 – 1994


Case name Citation Date Subject
'July 1, 1990 – Appointment of Antonio Lamer as Chief Justice of Canada'
''PIPSC v. Northwest Territories''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 367August 16, 1990freedom of association; section 2(d)
''Central Alberta Dairy Pool v. Alberta (Human Rights Commission)''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 489September 13, 1990freedom of religion; employer discrimination
''R. v. Khan''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 531September 13, 1990hearsay exception, children as witnesses
''R. v. Martineau''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 633September 13, 1990murder
''R. v. J.(J.T.)''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 755Young offenders
''Clarke v. Clarke''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 795October 4, 1990pensions and matrimonial property
''R. v. Hess; R. v. Nguyen[1990] 2 S.C.R. 906October 4, 1990Charter section 7, statutory rape
''R. v. Askov''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 1199October 18, 1990Charter right to be "tried within a reasonable time" (s. 11(b))
''Steele v. Mountain Institution''[1990] 2 S.C.R. 1385November 8, 1990Cruel and unusual punishment, indeterminate sentences
''R. v. Wong''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 36November 22, 1990Electronic surveillance
''McKinney v. University of Guelph''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 229December 6, 1990Case broadened the scope of the Charter, elaborated use of section 15.
''Stoffman v. Vancouver General Hospital''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 483December 6, 1990application of the Charter; age discrimination
''Douglas/Kwantlen Faculty Assn. v. Douglas College''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 570December 13, 1990Jurisdiction, remedies
''R. v. Keegstra''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 697December 13, 1990Hate propaganda
''R. v. Andrews''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 870December 13, 1990Freedom of expression
''Morguard Investments Ltd. v. De Savoye''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 1077December 20, 1990conflict of laws
''R. v. Chaulk''[1990] 3 S.C.R. 1303December 20, 1990mental disorder defence
''Committee for the Commonwealth of Canada v. Canada''[1991] 1 S.C.R. 139January 25, 1991Freedom of political expression, reasonable limitations of rights
''R. v. Sullivan''[1991] 1 S.C.R. 489March 21, 1991Fetus as a legal person
''R. v. Evans''[1991] 1 S.C.R. 869April 18, 1991Right to counsel
''R. v. Swain''[1991] 1 S.C.R. 933May 2, 1991arbitrary detention, Charter section 7
''Cuddy Chicks Ltd. v. Ontario (Labour Relations Board)''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 5June 6, 1991jurisdiction
''Tetreault-Gadoury v. Canada''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 22June 6, 1991jurisdiction
''Reference re Provincial Electoral Boundaries (Sask.)''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 158June 6, 1991Right to vote, representation
''Osborne v. Canada (Treasury Board)''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 69June 6, 1991political neutrality of public service, freedom of expression
''Lavigne v. Ontario Public Service Employees Union''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 211June 27, 1991Freedom of association, freedom of expression
''Reference re Canada Assistance Plan (B.C.)''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 525August 15, 1991Jurisdiction of section 96 courts.
''R. v. Seaboyer''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 577August 22, 1991 right to full answer and defence
''R. v. Jobidon''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 714September 26, 1991Defence of consent
''Kindler v. Canada (Minister of Justice)''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 779September 26, 1991extradition
''Reference Re Ng Extradition''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 858September 26, 1991extradition to country with death penalty
''Pearlman v. Manitoba Law Society Judicial Committee''[1991] 2 S.C.R. 869September 26, 1991section 7
''R. v. McCraw''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 72rape threats
''R. v. Wholesale Travel Group Inc.''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 154October 24, 1991Strict liability offences
''R. v. Gruenke''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 263October 24, 1991 case-by-case privilege.
''R. v. Stinchcombe''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 326November 7, 1991disclosure of evidence
''R. v. Goltz''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 485November 14, 1991cruel and unusual punishment, section 12
''R. v. Broyles''[1991] 3 S.C.R. 595November 28, 1991Right to silence
''Canadian Council of Churches v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration)''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 236January 23, 1992Standing
''R. v. Genereux''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 259February 13, 1992constitutionality of being tried by court martial.
''R. v. Butler''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 452February 27, 1992 pornography and freedom of expression
''Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration) v. Chiarelli''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 711March 26, 1992Charter rights, deportation for crime
''R. v. Morin''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 771March 26, 1992Right to trial within a reasonable time
''Reference re Milgaard''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 866
''Canadian National Railway Co. v. Norsk Pacific Steamship Co.''[1992] 1 S.C.R. 1021sets forth categories of recoverable economic loss.
''Norberg v. Wynrib''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 224, [1992] 2 S.C.R. 226, [1992] 2 S.C.R. 318tort law
''Reference Re Goods and Services Tax''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 445
''R. v. Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 606July 9, 1992section 7
''Schachter v. Canada''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 679July 9, 1992remedies of Constitution; section 52; section 24(1)
''R. v. Zundel''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 731August 27, 1992Freedom of expression
R. v. Smith[1992] 2 S.C.R. 915August 27, 1992Hearsay exceptions
''R. v. Parks''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 871August 27, 1992defence of automatism
''R. v. DeSousa''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 944September 24, 1992predicate offences, requirement for mens rea
''Central Okanagan School District No. 23 v. Renaud''[1992] 2 S.C.R. 970September 24, 1992Human Right Act
''Ciba-Geigy Canada Ltd. v. Apotex Inc.''[1992] 3 S.C.R. 120passing off
''Haig v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer)''[1992] 3 S.C.R. 163September 2, 1993right to vote
''London Drugs Ltd. v. Kuehne & Nagel International Ltd.''[1992] 3 S.C.R. 299privity
''R. v. Morales''[1992] 3 S.C.R. 711November 19, 1992right to reasonable bail
''Moge v. Moge''[1992] 3 S.C.R. 813December 17, 1992spousal support
''BG Checo International Ltd. v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 12grounds for civil actions
''New Brunswick Broadcasting Co. v. Nova Scotia (Speaker of the House of Assembly)''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 319January 21, 1993Parliamentary privileges
''Rhône (The) v. Peter A.B. Widener (The)''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 497corporate liability
''R. v. B.(K.G.)'' [1993] 1 S.C.R. 740February 25, 1993prior inconsistent statements
''Reference re Public Schools Act (Man.)''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 839
''R. v. Hundal''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 867March 11, 1993criminal fault standard.
''Amchem Products Incorporated v. British Columbia (Workers' Compensation Board)''[1993] 1 S.C.R. 897March 25, 1993conflict of laws, forum selection
''Canada v. Ward''[1993] 2 S.C.R. 689June 30, 1993Refugee, persecution
''Ramsden v. Peterborough (City)''[1993] 2 S.C.R. 1084September 2, 1993Freedom of expression
''R. v. Creighton''[1993] 3 S.C.R. 3September 9, 1993criminal fault standard.
''R. v. Plant''[1993] 3 S.C.R. 281September 30, 1993search of computer records; search of perimeter of property
''Ontario Hydro v. Ontario (Labour Relations Board)''[1993] 3 S.C.R. 327September 30, 1993federalism, federal declaratory power
''R. v. Morgentaler''[1993] 3 S.C.R. 463September 30, 1993 The constitutionality of provincial regulations of abortion.
''Rodriguez v. British Columbia (Attorney General)''[1993] 3 S.C.R. 519September 30, 1993right to suicide
''R. v. Dersch'' [1993] 3 S.C.R. 768October 21, 1993
''R. v. Marquard''[1993] 4 S.C.R. 223October 21, 1993expert evidence
''Hunt v. T&N plc''[1993] 4 S.C.R. 289November 18, 1993conflict of laws
''Native Women's Association of Canada v. Canada''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 627October 27, 1994positive obligations on the government under freedom of expression in the Charter.
''R. v. Finta''[1994] 1 S.C.R. 701March 24, 1994war crimes and crimes against humanity
''R. v. Mohan''[1994] 2 S.C.R. 9May 5, 1994expert testimony
''R. v. Daviault''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 63,September 30, 1994defence of intoxication
''R. v Bartle''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 173September 29, 1994right to be informed on arrest of duty counsel
''R. v. Prosper''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 236September 29, 1994right to retain counsel s.10(b) of Charter
''R. v. Heywood''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 761,November 24, 1994Section Seven challenge, Overbreadth
''Dagenais v. Canadian Broadcasting Corp.''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 835December 8, 1994publication bans, freedom of expression
''R. v. Laba''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 965December 8, 1994presumption of innocence
''Tolofson v. Jensen''[1994] 3 S.C.R. 1022December 15, 1994conflict of laws in tort

1995 – 1999


Case name Citation Date Subject
''Stewart v. Pettie''[1995] 1 S.C.R. 131January 26, 1995Duty of Care in social host liability
''R. v. Burlingham''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 206May 18, 1995Right to counsel
''Miron v. Trudel''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 418May 25, 1995section 15
''Egan v. Canada''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 513May 25, 1995sexual orientation, ground of discrimination under the Charter.
''Thibaudeau v. Canada''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 627May 25, 1995Charter equality rights; section 7
''R. v. Park'' [1995] 2 S.C.R. 836June 22, 1995established the mistaken belief in consent defence
''Weber v. Ontario Hydro''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 929June 29, 1995concurrency of court jurisdiction; collective agreements
''R. v. Hibbert''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 973February 22, 1996Aiding and abetting, duress
''Hill v. Church of Scientology of Toronto''[1995] 2 S.C.R. 1130July 20, 1995defamation; Charter interpretation
''RJR - MacDonald Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General)''[1995] 3 S.C.R. 199September 21, 1995tobacco, freedom of speech.
''Husky Oil Operations Ltd. v. Canada (Minister of Natural Resources)''[1995] 3 S.C.R. 453October 19, 2005applicability, paramountcy
''Chan v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration)''[1995] 3 S.C.R. 593October 19, 1995Convention refugee status
''R. v. Jorgensen''[1995] 4 S.C.R. 55November 16, 1995obscenity
''R. v. O'Connor''[1995] 4 S.C.R. 411December 14, 1995privilege for doctor's records
''Hollis v. Dow Corning Corp.''[1995] 4 S.C.R. 634Product liability
''Reference re Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (N.S.)''[1996] 1 S.C.R. 186February 22, 1996Jurisdiction of section 96 courts
''R. v. Badger''[1996] 1 S.C.R. 771April 3, 1996aboriginal treaty rights
''Ross v. New Brunswick School District No. 15''[1996] 1 S.C.R. 825
''R. v. Van der Peet''[1996] 2 S.C.R. 507August 21, 1996section 35 aboriginal rights
''R. v. Gladstone''[1996] 2 S.C.R. 723August 21, 1996aboriginal fishing rights
''R .v. Pamajewon''[1996] 2 S.C.R. 821August 22, 1996aboriginal self-government
''Adler v. Ontario''[1996] 3 S.C.R. 609November 21, 1996private denominational education
''R. v. Latimer''[1997] 1 S.C.R. 217February 6, 1997arbitrary detention, the right to informed of reasons for arrest or detention, the right to be informed that one may seek counsel
''R. v. Stillman''[1997] 1 S.C.R. 607March 20, 1997exclusion of evidence, s.24(2) of the Charter
''Canada (Director of Investigation and Research) v. Southam Inc.''[1997] 1 S.C.R. 748March 20, 1997judicial review
''R. v. Noble''[1997] 1 S.C.R. 874 right to silence
''R. v. Feeney''[1997] 2 S.C.R. 13May 22, 1997section 8 of the Charter
''Eldridge v. British Columbia (Attorney General)''[1997] 2 S.C.R. 624October 9, 1997section 32 and 15 of the Charter
''Provincial Judges Reference''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 3September 18, 1997Remuneration of Provincial Court Judges
''R. v. Hydro-Quebec''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 213September 18, 1997Constitutional criminal law power, peace, order and good government
''R. v. Lifchus''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 320September 18, 1997beyond a reasonable doubt standard
''R. v. Belnavis''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 341September 25, 1997search and seizure
''R. v. R.D.S.''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 484September 26, 1997judge's use of personal experiences in deciding cases.
''Libman v. Quebec (Attorney General)''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 569October 9, 1997election law, freedom of expression and association
''Godbout v. Longueuil (City)''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 844October 31, 1997section 7; restriction on residence
''Delgamuukw v. British Columbia''[1997] 3 S.C.R. 1010December 11, 1997aboriginal title, right to self-government.
''Re Remuneration of Judges (No. 2)''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 3February 10, 1998aftermath of Provincial Judges Reference; doctrine of necessity
''R. v. Lucas''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 439April 2, 1998defamatory libel, freedom of expression
''Vriend v. Alberta''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 493April 2, 1998 provincial governments cannot exclude sexual orientation from human rights codes.
''Aubry v. Éditions Vice-Versa inc.''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 591April 9, 1998Privacy rights; invasion of privacy
''Thomson Newspapers Co. v. Canada (Attorney General)''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 877May 29, 1998Freedom of expression
''Pushpanathan v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)''[1998] 1 S.C.R. 982June 4, 1998Refugees, Administrative law
''Eli Lilly & Co. v. Novopharm Ltd.''[1998] 2 S.C.R. 129patents
''Reference re Secession of Quebec''[1998] 2 S.C.R. 217August 20, 1998Constitutionality of unilateral separation of Quebec
''R. v. Cuerrier''[1998] 2 S.C.R. 371December 3, 1998criminal law
''Canadian Egg Marketing Agency v. Richardson''[1998] 3 S.C.R. 157May 30, 1997Standing
''R. v. Godoy''[1999] 1 S.C.R. 311February 4, 1999Rights against police entering private residence.
''R. v. Ewanchuk''[1999] 1 S.C.R. 330February 25, 1999 consent as defence to sexual assault
''Law v. Canada''[1999] 1 S.C.R. 497March 25, 1999section 15
''MJB Enterprises Ltd. v. Defence Construction (1951) Ltd.''[1999] 1 S.C.R. 619Tendering contracts
''R. v. Monney''[1999] 1 S.C.R. 652
''M. v. H.''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 3May 20, 1999rights of same-sex couples
''Corbiere v. Canada (Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs)''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 203,May 20, 1999Equality rights, right to vote.
''R. v. Stone''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 290May 27, 1999mental disorder defence
''R. v. White''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 417
''Winko v. British Columbia (Forensic Psychiatric Institute)''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 625June 17, 1999Mental disorder and criminal law; Charter
''Dobson (Litigation Guardian of) v. Dobson''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 753July 9, 1999Pregnancy and torts
''Baker v. Canada''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 817July 9, 1999Judicial review
''Delisle v. Canada (Deputy Attorney General)''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 989September 2, 1999association; expression; equality
''U.C.F.W., Local 1518 v. KMart Canada''[1999] 2 S.C.R. 1083September 9, 1999Freedom of expression; picketing
''British Columbia (PSERC) v. BCGSEU''[1999] 3 S.C.R. 3September 9, 1999Canadian Human Rights Act; discrimination
''R. v. Marshall''[1999] 3 SCR 45aboriginal fishing rights.
''New Brunswick (Minister of Health and Community Services) v. G.(J.)''[1999] 3 S.C.R. 46September 10, 1999access to legal aid
''Fraser River Pile & Dredge Ltd. v. Can-Dive Services Ltd.''[1999] 3 S.C.R. 108September 10, 1999privity
''R. v. Mills''[1999] 3 S.C.R. 668November 25, 1999privilege, disclosure of evidence
''British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles) v. British Columbia (Council of Human Rights)''[1999] 3 S.C.R. 868December 16, 1999discrimination based on disability
'January 6, 2000 – retirement of Chief Justice Antonio Lamer.'

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