Supreme Court of British Columbia

Supreme Court of Canada upholds BC Supreme Court's landmark decision protecting public health care

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

BCs’ Act at the centre of this case aims to preserve a publicly-funded health care system where access to necessary medical care is based on patients’ needs and not their ability to pay.

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  • BCs’ Act at the centre of this case aims to preserve a publicly-funded health care system where access to necessary medical care is based on patients’ needs and not their ability to pay.
  • “As a group of patients, doctors and health care advocates, we joined this court case more than a decade ago because we believe in defending a public health care system premised on the understanding that care should be based on need, not the ability to pay,” said Tuesday Andrich, co-chair of the BC Health Coalition.
  • In denying CSC’s application to appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada upholds two previous decisions made by the BC Supreme Court on September 10, 2020 and the BC Court of Appeal on July 15, 2022 which both found that the evidence before the court showed that a duplicative private-pay health care system would increase wait times in the publicly-funded system and cause harm to all who depend on it.
  • Although this legal attack on our publicly-funded health care system has finally come to an end, the work to strengthen and improve our health care system is far from over.

Breaching a journalist's Charter rights is a red line that should never be crossed

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Monday, February 13, 2023

The lawsuit stems from the arrest of Bracken, an award-winning photojournalist, while she was on assignment for The Narwhal in late 2021.

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  • The lawsuit stems from the arrest of Bracken, an award-winning photojournalist, while she was on assignment for The Narwhal in late 2021.
  • Bracken was covering enforcement of an injunction related to the construction of TransCanada's Coastal GasLink pipeline on unceded Wet'suwet'en territory.
  • Copies of that letter were also sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, and Mike Farnworth, B.C.
  • "Proactive measures must be taken prior to enforcement actions to ensure the standing of journalists is acknowledged and respected at all times."

The Narwhal and Amber Bracken file lawsuit against RCMP for violation of Charter rights

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Monday, February 13, 2023

The arrest of Amber Bracken is part of a troubling pattern of RCMP infringing on press freedom," Gilchrist said.

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  • The arrest of Amber Bracken is part of a troubling pattern of RCMP infringing on press freedom," Gilchrist said.
  • The Narwhal and Bracken are suing for damages related to the RCMP's arbitrary arrest and detention.
  • The lawsuit is also seeking acknowledgment that The Narwhal and Bracken's press freedom rights, pursuant to Section 2(b) of the Charter, were breached.
  • The Narwhal had notified the RCMP that Bracken was reporting in the area the day before her arrest.

BC Court of Appeal strengthens landmark ruling defending public health care in Canada

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Friday, July 15, 2022

OTTAWA, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Todays ruling from the BC Court of Appeal in the Cambie Surgeries Corporation (CSC) case has upheld the BC Supreme Courts September 2020 decision that protected key principles of public health care in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Todays ruling from the BC Court of Appeal in the Cambie Surgeries Corporation (CSC) case has upheld the BC Supreme Courts September 2020 decision that protected key principles of public health care in Canada.
  • CEO of CSC Dr. Brian Day and his powerful allies have been dealt yet another blow in their more than a decade-long attempt to use the courts to undermine public health care in Canada and usher in a profit-driven health care system.
  • With todays ruling confirming the strength of the BC Supreme Court decision, we can get back to the important work of improving our health care system with public solutions that address the real challenges our health care system is facing.
  • The BC Health Coalition (BCHC) advocates for evidence-based improvements to our public health care system, stimulates public education on health care issues, and drives positive change to our health care system through campaigns across the province.

Canada’s Unions Welcome Today’s BC Court’s Decision in Cambie Case

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Friday, July 15, 2022

OTTAWA, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions are celebrating todays decision from the BC Court of Appeal in the Cambie Surgeries Corporation (CSC) case.

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  • OTTAWA, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions are celebrating todays decision from the BC Court of Appeal in the Cambie Surgeries Corporation (CSC) case.
  • Todays decision by the court upholds the BC Supreme Courts September 2020 decision that safeguarded the key principles of public health care.
  • The BC Court of Appeal decision comes following the earlier court decision in the Cambie case which put Canadas public medicare system on trial and threatened the principle of universal and equal access to health care.
  • While we expect this case will continue to the Supreme Court and Canadas unions stand ready to defend our universal, single-payer health care system, continued Bruske.

Numinus completes acquisition of Novamind and announces executive appointments

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

This acquisition significantly grows Numinus' client service offerings, geographic reach, and revenues.

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  • This acquisition significantly grows Numinus' client service offerings, geographic reach, and revenues.
  • Numinus is also pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Reid Robison (MD) as Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Paul Thielking (MD) as Chief Science Officer, who both join the Company from Novamind.
  • As approved by shareholders on June 8, 2022, Numinus has issued 43,474,659 common shares to the former shareholders and RSU holders of Novamind, as consideration for the acquisition representing 0.84 of one (the "Exchange Ratio") Numinus common share per each Novamind share and Novamind restricted share unit (RSU).
  • Given securities processing times, these Numinus shares should settle in Novamind investor accounts by June 16, 2022.

Fur Commission USA Statement on British Columbia Supreme Court denying B.C. mink farmers interim relief on provincial mink farming restriction

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Supreme Court denying the province's mink farmers interim relief from a ban has been based onlimited, outdated information.

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  • Supreme Court denying the province's mink farmers interim relief from a ban has been based onlimited, outdated information.
  • Both the CDC and USDA have agreed that mink do not pose a significant risk in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to the public.
  • In a statement, the U.S. National Park Service noted that "the risk of getting Covid-19 from animals in the United States, including wildlife, is low.
  • TheFur Commission USAis a national, non-profit association representing U.S. mink farming families.

British Columbia’s highest court rejects appeal by “dishonest” Concord Pacific, one of Canada’s largest property developers

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VANCOUVER, BC The BC Court of Appeal today rejected an appeal byConcord Pacific, one of Canadas largest property developers, upholding an earlier judgement that its senior management were egregiously dishonest.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VANCOUVER, BC The BC Court of Appeal today rejected an appeal byConcord Pacific, one of Canadas largest property developers, upholding an earlier judgement that its senior management were egregiously dishonest.
  • After a lengthy court battle, in July 2019, then BC Supreme Court judge Mr. Justice Peter Voith dismissed the claim in its entirety, describing the evidence and conduct of Concord Pacifics senior management as problematic, unreliable and dishonest.
  • Mr. Justice David C. Harris and Madam Justice Gail M. Dickson dismissed Concords appeal, while Madam Justice Sunni Stromberg-Stein dissented.
  • Justice Voith also held Concord and its president, Terry Hui, responsible for providing incorrect information to the court.

Climber in near-fatal incident sues his guide, Mountain Guide Association over rockfall, whether words exchanged "on belay" and "climbing" form agreement

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

when the guide tested the stability of a fridge-size rock causing the rock to move and then fall directly towards his client.

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  • when the guide tested the stability of a fridge-size rock causing the rock to move and then fall directly towards his client.
  • As the guide flew overhead of the client, the client was able to grasp the slack rope dangling from the guide's belay loop.
  • The notice of civil claim alleges negligence by the guide and/or his company owing from a duty of care and breaches of contract.
  • [The guide] broke this agreement when he let go of the rope, letting the plaintiff fall, wantonly and recklessly putting the plaintiff in mortal peril."

A statement on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that it will not seek an appeal of last weeks British Columbia Supreme Court ruling.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that it will not seek an appeal of last weeks British Columbia Supreme Court ruling.
  • Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians every day.
  • Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.
  • Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).