Supreme Court of Canada / Judgments on Leave Applications

November 20, 2025

OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has decided the following leave applications.

GRANTED

John Vabuolas, Paul Sidhu, Grand Forks Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Coldstream Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada v. Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, Attorney General of British Columbia, Gabriel-Liberty Wall, Gregory Westgarde (B.C.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41816)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA49637, 2025 BCCA 83, dated March 21, 2025, is granted with costs in the cause.

DISMISSED

Abattoir Zampini Inc. v. Attorney General of Canada (Fed.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41809)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-176-24, 2025 CAF 61, dated March 14, 2025, is dismissed with costs.

Mark JJ McCormack v. 1. Alberta Health Services, 3. Dr. Miao, 6. Dr. Maybaum, 7. Nurse Bud on Ward 25 Peter Lougheed Centre, 8. Dr. Fitzgerald, 10. Dr. Samus, 12. Nurse Wafa Mustapha, 13. Dr. Pandya, 15. Dr. MacCormick, 16. Dr. Ward, 19. Dr. Li, 21. Dr. Lail, 22. Dr. Fripp, 23. Dr. Walter, 26. Dr. Son, 27. Dr. Addington, 28. Dr. Raedler, 29. Dr. Taylor, 30. Susan from AHS Patient Relations (Case #123086), 31. Alim from AHS Patient Relations,, 32. AHS Patient Relations PCO refused to give me name, 33. Bev from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 34. Janice Harrington from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 35. Ryan Bielby from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 36. Catherine from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 40. David Mohr from Legal Aid, 41. Katie Clarey from Legal Aid, 42. Sue Channan from Legal Aid, 43. Sherry Desanko Legal Aid, 45. Jamie/Kayleigh Draper from CPSA, 46. Jennifer White from CPSA, 47. All Members on CPSA hearing committees, No. 220171.1.1, No. 220173.1.1, No. 220174.1.1, No. 220175.1.1, No 220188.1.1, 48. Evan, Melissa, Diane, Lara from Alberta Human Rights Commission, 51. Nurses who administered the Olanzapine with personal responsibility, 54. University of Alberta, 55. University of Alberta Board of Governors, 56. Bill Flanagan, University of Alberta President, 57. Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Students + Advisory Committee, 58. Ravina Sanghera, University of Alberta Dean of Students, 59. Laura Huxley, Acting Assistant Dean, Student Life, 60. Vanessa Barbe, University of Alberta Dean of Students Accountability, 61. Marcel Seveny, Student Life Coordinator, Dean of Students, 62. Camilla Osman-Manage, Student Life Coordinator, Dean of Students, 63. Katherine Zwicker, Manager, Student Affairs, Dean of Students, 64. University of Alberta Information, Services and Technology (IST), 65. Andrew Sharman U of A Information, Services and Technology (IST), 66. Rosanne Lester, U of A Information, Services and Technology (IST), 67. University of Alberta Philosophy Department, 68. Amy M. Schmitter, U of A Philosophy Professor, 69. Howard Nye, U of A Philosophy Professor, 70. Philip Corkum, U of A Philosophy Professor, 71. Jennifer Welchman, U of A Philosophy Department Chair, 72. Spencer Ahearn, Undergraduate Philosophy Association, 73. University of Alberta Students’ Union (and Student Group Services), 74. Christian Fotang, U of A Students Union President, 75. Chris Besley, U of A Students Union VP External, 76. Justin Michael Griffiths, U of A Students Union VP Student Life, 77. Pedro Almeida, U of A Students Union VP Academic, 78. Stephen Raitz, U of A Students Union Board of Governors Rep, 79. University of Alberta Student Success Centre, 80. University of Alberta Arts Undergraduate Coordinator, 82. Donnell Willis, University of Alberta Human Rights Department (OSDHR), 83. University of Alberta Faculty Relations Office, 84. Carrie Smith, University of Alberta Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 85. University of Alberta Indigenous Students Union, 86. Malihja Moyan, U of A Indigenous Students Union President, 87. Kent Cardinal, U of A Indigenous Students Union Executive, 88. University of Alberta Operations and Facilities + Front Desk Staff, 89. Jessie (Manager), University of Alberta Operations and Facilities, 90. Rob Mills, University of Alberta Campus Security, 91. Frank Page, University of Alberta Campus Security, 92. Education Community Services, Government of Alberta, 93. Lisa Nicholson, Government of Canada, 94. Graduate Students Association and Relevant Graduates, 95. Google LLC, 96. Levi Flaman, U of A Students Union VP Operations and Finance, 97. John On Campus CEO, 98. Undergraduate Students Association, 99. Spencer Ahearn, President & Outreach, Undergraduate Students Association, 100. Alberta Government (Alberta Student Aid) and 101. Sustain SU, University of Alberta (Alta.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41842)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton), Number 2403-0230AC, 2025 ABCA 63, dated February 25, 2025, is dismissed. The Court did not consider any response to the application.

Justice Moreau took no part in the judgment.

Chief Rene Chaboyer, Chief of Cumberland House Cree Nation, on his own behalf and on behalf of all other members of Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland House Cree Nation v. Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Water Security Agency and His Majesty the King in Right of Saskatchewan – and between – Opaskwayak Cree Nation v. Chief Rene Chaboyer, Chief of Cumberland House Cree Nation, on his own behalf and on behalf of all other members of Cumberland House Cree Nation, Cumberland House Cree Nation, Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Water Security Agency and His Majesty the King in Right of Saskatchewan (Sask.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41813)

The conditional motion filed by Opaskwayak Cree Nation for an oral hearing of the application for leave to appeal is dismissed. The applications for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, Numbers CACV4180 and CACV4185, 2025 SKCA 31, dated March 21, 2025, are dismissed with costs to the Water Security Agency and Saskatchewan Power Corporation.

Estate of Terry Urbanowski et al.* v. His Majesty the King (Fed.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41826)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-60-24, 2025 FCA 73, dated March 27, 2025, is dismissed with costs.

* For greater certainty, this judgment incorporates by reference the parties named in Schedule A of the Federal Court of Appeal Decision, A-60-24, 2025 FCA 73, dated March 27, 2025.

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society v. R.R. – and – British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal and Attorney General of British Columbia (B.C.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41921)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA49675, 2025 BCCA 151, dated May 8, 2025, is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

William Huether and Emily Huether v. Corporation of the Township of McMurrich Monteith (Ont.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41755)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number COA-24-CV-0493, 2025 ONCA 140, dated February 25, 2025, is dismissed with costs.

Gaurav Tewari v. Hantover Canada Inc. (Ont.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41843)

The motion to file a lengthy memorandum has been granted without costs. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number COA-24-CV-1199, 2025 ONCA 261, dated April 4, 2025, is dismissed with costs in accordance with the Tariff of fees and disbursements set out in Schedule B of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Wei Chen v. Attorney General of Canada (Fed.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41870)

The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-321-23, 2025 FCA 18, dated January 22, 2025, is dismissed with costs.

9255-2504 Québec inc., 142550 Canada inc. and Grand Boisé de la Prairie inc. v. Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Fed.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41728)

The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-22-24, 2025 CAF 23, dated January 27, 2025, is dismissed with costs.

Jacob Alexander Tolchinsky v. His Majesty the King (Alta.) (Criminal) (By Leave) (41901)

The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary), Number 2301-0286A, 2025 ABCA 15, dated January 21, 2025, is dismissed.

Delane Industry Co. Ltd. v. Tsawwassen Quay Market Corporation (B.C.) (Civil) (By Leave) (41847)

It is not necessary to consider the motion pursuant to rule 15(3) or the motion for an extension of time to serve and file the application for leave to appeal. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA50106, 2025 BCCA 129, dated April 10, 2025, is dismissed.

JUGEMENTS SUR DEMANDES D’AUTORISATION

Le 20 novembre 2025

OTTAWA – La Cour suprême du Canada s’est prononcée sur les demandes d’autorisation suivantes.

ACCORDÉE

John Vabuolas, Paul Sidhu, Grand Forks Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Coldstream Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses et Tour de garde société de bibles et de tracts du Canada c. Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, procureur général de la Colombie-Britannique, Gabriel-Liberty Wall et Gregory Westgarde (C.-B.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41816)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver), numéro CA49637, 2025 BCCA 83, daté du 21 mars 2025, est accueillie avec dépens selon l’issue de la cause.

REJETÉES

Abattoir Zampini inc. c. Procureur général du Canada (Féd.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41809)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel fédérale, numéro A-176-24, 2025 CAF 61, daté du 14 mars 2025, est rejetée avec dépens.

Mark JJ McCormack c. 1. Alberta Health Services, 3. Dr. Miao, 6. Dr. Maybaum, 7. Nurse Bud on Ward 25 Peter Lougheed Centre, 8. Dr. Fitzgerald, 10. Dr. Samus, 12. Nurse Wafa Mustapha, 13. Dr. Pandya, 15. Dr. MacCormick, 16. Dr. Ward, 19. Dr. Li, 21. Dr. Lail, 22. Dr. Fripp, 23. Dr. Walter, 26. Dr. Son, 27. Dr. Addington, 28. Dr. Raedler, 29. Dr. Taylor, 30. Susan from AHS Patient Relations (Case #123086), 31. Alim from AHS Patient Relations, 32. AHS Patient Relations PCO refused to give me name, 33. Bev from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 34. Janice Harrington from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 35. Ryan Bielby from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 36. Catherine from Alberta Mental Health Advocate, 40. David Mohr from Legal Aid, 41. Katie Clarey from Legal Aid, 42. Sue Channan from Legal Aid, 43. Sherry Desanko Legal Aid, 45. Jamie/Kayleigh Draper from CPSA, 46. Jennifer White from CPSA, 47. All Members on CPSA hearing committees, No. 220171.1.1, No. 220173.1.1, No. 220174.1.1, No. 220175.1.1, No 220188.1.1, 48. Evan, Melissa, Diane, Lara from Alberta Human Rights Commission, 51. Nurses who administered the Olanzapine with personal responsibility, 54. University of Alberta, 55. University of Alberta Board of Governors, 56. Bill Flanagan, University of Alberta President, 57. Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Students + Advisory Committee, 58. Ravina Sanghera, University of Alberta Dean of Students, 59. Laura Huxley, Acting Assistant Dean, Student Life, 60. Vanessa Barbe, University of Alberta Dean of Students Accountability, 61. Marcel Seveny, Student Life Coordinator, Dean of Students, 62. Camilla Osman-Manage, Student Life Coordinator, Dean of Students, 63. Katherine Zwicker, Manager, Student Affairs, Dean of Students, 64. University of Alberta Information, Services and Technology (IST), 65. Andrew Sharman U of A Information, Services and Technology (IST), 66. Rosanne Lester, U of A Information, Services and Technology (IST), 67. University of Alberta Philosophy Department, 68. Amy M. Schmitter, U of A Philosophy Professor, 69. Howard Nye, U of A Philosophy Professor, 70. Philip Corkum, U of A Philosophy Professor, 71. Jennifer Welchman, U of A Philosophy Department Chair, 72. Spencer Ahearn, Undergraduate Philosophy Association, 73. University of Alberta Students’ Union (and Student Group Services), 74. Christian Fotang, U of A Students Union President, 75. Chris Besley, U of A Students Union VP External, 76. Justin Michael Griffiths, U of A Students Union VP Student Life, 77. Pedro Almeida, U of A Students Union VP Academic, 78. Stephen Raitz, U of A Students Union Board of Governors Rep, 79. University of Alberta Student Success Centre, 80. University of Alberta Arts Undergraduate Coordinator, 82. Donnell Willis, University of Alberta Human Rights Department (OSDHR), 83. University of Alberta Faculty Relations Office, 84. Carrie Smith, University of Alberta Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 85. University of Alberta Indigenous Students Union, 86. Malihja Moyan, U of A Indigenous Students Union President, 87. Kent Cardinal, U of A Indigenous Students Union Executive, 88. University of Alberta Operations and Facilities + Front Desk Staff, 89. Jessie (Manager), University of Alberta Operations and Facilities, 90. Rob Mills, University of Alberta Campus Security, 91. Frank Page, University of Alberta Campus Security, 92. Education Community Services, Government of Alberta, 93. Lisa Nicholson, Government of Canada, 94. Graduate Students Association and Relevant Graduates, 95. Google LLC, 96. Levi Flaman, U of A Students Union VP Operations and Finance, 97. John On Campus CEO, 98. Undergraduate Students Association, 99. Spencer Ahearn, President & Outreach, Undergraduate Students Association, 100. Alberta Government (Alberta Student Aid) et 101. Sustain SU, University of Alberta (Alb.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41842)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de l’Alberta (Edmonton), numéro 2403-0230AC, 2025 ABCA 63, daté du 25 février 2025, est rejetée. La Cour n’a pas tenu compte de la réponse à la demande.

La juge Moreau n’a pas participé au jugement.

Chef Rene Chaboyer, chef de la Cumberland House Cree Nation, en son propre nom et au nom de tous les autres membres de la Cumberland House Cree Nation et Cumberland House Cree Nation c. Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Agence de sécurité de l’eau et Sa Majesté le Roi du chef de la Saskatchewan – et entre – Opaskwayak Cree Nation c. Chef Rene Chaboyer, chef de la Cumberland House Cree Nation, en son propre nom et au nom de tous les autres membres de la Cumberland House Cree Nation, Cumberland House Cree Nation, Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Agence de Sécurité de l’eau et Sa Majesté le Roi du chef de la Saskatchewan (Sask.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41813)

La requête conditionnelle déposée par Opaskwayak Cree Nation pour la tenue d’une audience de la demande d’autorisation d’appel est rejetée. Les demandes d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de la Saskatchewan, numéros CACV4180 et CACV4185, 2025 SKCA 31, daté du 21 mars 2025, sont rejetées avec dépens en faveur de l’Agence de sécurité de l’eau et de la Saskatchewan Power Corporation.

Succession de Terry Urbanowski et al.* c. Sa Majesté le Roi (Féd.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41826)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel fédérale, numéro A-60-24, 2025 FCA 73, daté du 27 mars 2025, est rejetée avec dépens.

* Pour plus de précision, il est entendu que le présent jugement incorpore par renvoi les parties nommées dans l’annexe A de la décision de la Cour d’appel fédérale, A-60-24, 2025 FCA 73, datée du 27 mars 2025.

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society c. R.R. – et – British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal et procureur général de la Colombie-Britannique (C.-B.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41921)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver), numéro CA49675, 2025 BCCA 151, daté du 8 mai 2025, est rejetée avec dépens en faveur de l’intimée.

William Huether et Emily Huether c. Corporation of the Township of McMurrich Monteith (Ont.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41755)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario, numéro COA-24-CV-0493, 2025 ONCA 140, daté du 25 février 2025, est rejetée avec dépens.

Gaurav Tewari c. Hantover Canada inc. (Ont.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41843)

La requête pour déposer un mémoire volumineux est accueillie sans dépens. La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario, numéro COA-24-CV-1199, 2025 ONCA 261, daté du 4 avril 2025, est rejetée avec dépens conformément au tarif des honoraires et débours établi à l’Annexe B des Règles de la Cour suprême du Canada.

Wei Chen c. Procureur général du Canada (Féd.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41870)

La requête en prorogation du délai de signification et de dépôt de la demande d’autorisation d’appel est accueillie. La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel fédérale, numéro A-321-23, 2025 FCA 18, daté du 22 janvier 2025, est rejetée avec dépens.

9255-2504 Québec inc., 142550 Canada inc. et Grand Boisé de la Prairie inc. c. Procureur général du Canada et Ministre de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique (Féd.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41728)

La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel fédérale, numéro A-22-24, 2025 CAF 23, daté du 27 janvier 2025, est rejetée avec dépens.

Jacob Alexander Tolchinsky c. Sa Majesté le Roi (Alb.) (Criminelle) (Autorisation) (41901)

La requête en prorogation du délai de signification et de dépôt de la demande d’autorisation d’appel est accueillie. La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de l’Alberta (Calgary), numéro 2301-0286A, 2025 ABCA 15, daté du 21 janvier 2025, est rejetée.

Delane Industry Co. Ltd. c. Tsawwassen Quay Market Corporation (C.-B.) (Civile) (Autorisation) (41847)

Il n’est pas nécessaire d’examiner la requête en vertu de la règle 15(3) ou la requête en prorogation du délai de signification et de dépôt de la demande d’autorisation d’appel. La demande d’autorisation d’appel de l’arrêt de la Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver), numéro CA50106, 2025 BCCA 129, daté du 10 avril 2025, est rejetée.

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