1987 judgments of the Supreme Court of Canada

none June 2026 June 2026 Supreme Court of Canada Cour suprême du Canada File:Supreme court of Canada in summer.jpg 1875 04 08 General court of appeal for Canada Justitia et Veritas Supreme Court Act, RSC 1985, c. S-26 Provincial and federal courts of appeal From appointment until age 75 Nine English and French Supreme Court of Canada The tables below list the judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of Canada during 1987. The judgments are listed in the order of publication in the Supreme Court Reports, starting with the first judgments of the year, rendered on January 29, 1987, and ending with the last judgments, rendered on December 17, 1987. The table gives a general illustration of the positions taken by each justice in each case, and how justices concurred or dissented with the decisions of the majority. At this time, the Supreme Court normally reserved its judgment after hearing argument on an appeal, and then gave its judgment at some later date by delivering its decision in open court. In some cases, the court gave its judgment from the bench at the conclusion of the hearing, with a short outline of its reasons. Those judgments are indicated in the table. The court also could give its decision on an appeal from the bench at the conclusion of the hearing, reasons to follow at a later date. Those judgments are included on the date reasons are given, which may be in a subsequent year. This table includes cases which were argued in a previous year and reserved, with the judgment given in 1987. Cases which were heard in 1987 and reserved, with judgment in a later year, are included in the article for the later year. The Court gave 94 judgments in 1987, reported in two volumes of the Supreme Court Reports. There were two changes in the membership of the court during 1987: Justice Chouinard died on February 6, 1987, after seven years on the court.Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Julien Chouinard. Justice L'Heureux-Dubé, a judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal, was appointed on April 15, 1987, succeeding Justice Chouinard.Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Claire L’Heureux-Dubé. There was also one significant absence. In late 1985, Justice Estey was appointed by the federal government to hold a public inquiry into the collapse of two federally chartered banks.Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Willard Zebedee Estey.Alix Granger, Estey Commission", Canadian Encyclopedia (published 2006; revised 2013). He was away from the court in late 1985 and much of 1986, which is reflected in his absence from many appeals heard during that period with the decision rendered in 1987. Judgments Supreme Court Reports 1987: volume 1 Case nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreChouinardJustice Chouinard died on February 6, 1987. He is shown as "Not Participating" for decisions in which he heard the appeal, but was unable to participate in the judgment of the Court before he died.LamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéJustice L'Heureux-Dubé was appointed on April 15, 1987, succeeding Justice Chouinard.Kosmopoulos v. Constitution Insurance Co., [1987] 1 SCR 2Nov 1, 6, 1985Jan 29, 1987NSC–MNSC–RNPC–MMC–MC–MNJBronfman Trust v. The Queen, [1987] 1 SCR 32Jun 20, 1986Mar 5, 1987UC–UNSC–UNPC–UC–UNSC–UNJMarlex Petroleum Inc. v. The Har Rai, [1987] 1 SCR 57Dec 17, 18, 1986Jan 29, 1987CCCCNPCCNSNSNJBank of Nova Scotia v. Angelica‑Whitewear Ltd., [1987] 1 SCR 59 Mar 11, 1985Mar 5, 1987NSC–UC–UNSNPNSNSUC–UNJManitoba (A.G.) v. Metropolitan Stores Ltd., [1987] 1 SCR 110Jun 20, 1986Mar 5, 1987NSUNSC–UNSC–UNSC–UC–UNJQuébec (A.G.) v. Healy, [1987] 1 SCR 158Oct 28, 1986Mar 5, 1987C–UC–UC–UC–UUIn giving judgment in Québec (A.G.) v. Healy on March 5, 1987, Chief Justice Dickson stated: "We adopt the reasons for judgment written and circulated by our late and much respected Justice Chouinard during the Fall Term. The reasons follow."C–UC–UC–UC–UNJIrvine v. Canada (Restrictive Trade Practices Commission), [1987] 1 SCR 181Justice La Forest was appointed on January 16, 1985,Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Gérard Vincent La Forest. filling a vacancy left after Justice Ritchie announced his retirement in the fall of 1984.Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Roland Almon Ritchie. He therefore was not yet a justice when the Irvine case was heard in 1984.Oct 25, 26, 1984Mar 26, 1987C–UC–UUC–UNPC–UNSC–UNJNJOffice de la construction du Québec v. Larochelle, [1987] 1 SCR 241Apr 1, 1987Apr 1, 1987NSBenchCNSNSNJCCCCNJR. v. Lacroix, [1987] 1 SCR 244Nov 1, 6, 1985Jan 29, 1987NSBenchCNSCNPNSNSCCNJR. v. Wigman, [1987] 1 SCR 246Nov 6, 1985; Feb 6, 1986Rehearing.Apr 9, 1987CCNSCNPCNSCCNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreChouinardLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéR. v. Collins, [1987] 1 SCR 265May 27, 1986Apr 9, 1987C–MNSNSDNPMC–MC–RC–MNJR. v. Sieben, [1987] 1 SCR 295May 27, 28, 1986Apr 9, 1987C–MNSNSC–RNPMC–MC–MC–MNJR. v. Hamill, [1987] 1 SCR 301May 27, 28, 1986Apr 9, 1987C–MNSNSC–RNPMC–MC–MC–MNJR. v. Labrosse, [1987] 1 SCR 310Oct 29, 1986Apr 9, 1987NSC–RNSMJointNPMJointNSNSMJointNJReference Re Public Service Employee Relations Act (Alta.), [1987] 1 SCR 313Jun 27, 28, 1985Apr 9, 1987DC–P1NSC–P2NPNSDP1C–P1NJPSAC v. Canada, [1987] 1 SCR 424Oct 7, 8, 1985Apr 9, 1987D–PC–P1NSC–P2NPNSDPC–P1NJRWDSU v. Saskatchewan, [1987] 1 SCR 460Oct 8, 1985Apr 9, 1987C–P2C–P1NSC–P3NPNSDP1C–P1NJR. v. Limoges, [1987] 1 SCR 497Apr 10, 1987Apr 10, 1987NSBenchUNSNSNJC–UC–UC–UC–UNJR. v. Gould, [1987] 1 SCR 499May 7, 1987May 7, 1987NSNSNSBenchUNJC–UC–UC–UNSC–UCanada v. Schmidt, [1987] 1 SCR 500Dec 18, 1985May 14, 1987C–MC–MNSC–MNSC–R1C–R2C–MMNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreChouinardLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéArgentina v. Mellino, [1987] 1 SCR 536Dec 19, 1985May 14, 1987C–MC–MNSC–MNSDC–RC–MMNJUnited States v. Allard, [1987] 1 SCR 564Dec 19, 20, 1985May 14, 1987C–MC–MNSC–MNSDC–RC–MMNJR. v. Vermette, [1987] 1 SCR 577Apr 23, 1986May 14, 1987C–UNSNSUNPC–UC–UNSNSNJR. v. Rahey, [1987] 1 SCR 588Jun 17, 1986 May 14, 1987C–S1C–S3C–S2C–S4NPS1S2S3S4NJR. v. Thatcher, [1987] 1 SCR 652Dec 9, 1986May 14, 1987MC–MC–MNSNSC–R1C–MC–MC–R2NJRestaurant Le Clémenceau Inc. v. Drouin, [1987] 1 SCR 706May 14, 1987May 14, 1987NSBenchCNSCNJCNSCCNSCanadian Pacific Hotels Ltd. v. Bank of Montreal, [1987] 1 SCR 711Apr 24, 1985Jun 4, 1987NSNSC–MC–MNPC–MC–MMC–RNJR. v. Bulmer, [1987] 1 SCR 782Feb 7, 1986Jun 4, 1987C–MNSNSMNPC–RC–MC–MC–MNJPelech v. Pelech, [1987] 1 SCR 801Mar 24, 1986Jun 4, 1987C–MNSNSC–MNPC–MMC–MC–RNJRichardson v. Richardson, [1987] 1 SCR 857Mar 24, 25, 1986Jun 4, 1987C–MNSNSC–MNPC–MMC–MDNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreChouinardLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéCaron v. Caron, [1987] 1 SCR 892Mar 25, 1986Jun 4, 1987C–MNSNSC–MNPC–MMC–MC–RNJSt. Pierre v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), [1987] 1 SCR 906Mar 26, 1986Jun 4, 1987NSNSNSUNPC–UC–UC–UNSNJR. v. Robertson, [1987] 1 SCR 918Dec 16, 17, 1986Jun 4, 1987C–UC–UC–UC–UNPC–UUC–UC–UNJR. v. Pohoretsky, [1987] 1 SCR 945Apr 8, 1987Jun 4, 1987C–UC–UNSC–UNJUC–UC–UC–UNJR. v. Faulkner, [1987] 1 SCR 951Jun 5, 1987Jan 5, 1987NSBenchUNSC–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UWotherspoon v. Canadian Pacific Ltd, [1987] 1 SCR 952Apr 1, 2, 3, 4, 1985Jun 25, 1987NSC–UUC–UNPC–UNSC–UC–UNJR. v. Smith, [1987] 1 SCR 1045Dec 10, 1985Jun 25, 1987C–PNSNSDNPPC–R1C–R2C–R3NJCN v. Canada (Canadian Human Rights Commission), [1987] 1 SCR 1114Nov 5, 6, 1986Jun 25, 1987UC–UC–UC–UNPC–UC–UC–UC–UNJReference re Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Education Act (Ont.), [1987] 1 SCR 1148Jan 29, 30 and Feb 2, 3, 4, 5, 1987Jun 25, 1987C–MC–C1C–R1C–MNSC–R2MNSC–MNJR. v. Nolan, [1987] 1 SCR 1212Mar 6, 1987Jun 25, 1987UC–UC–UC–UNJNSC–UC–UC–UNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreChouinardLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéR. v. Manninen, [1987] 1 SCR 1233Apr 3, 1987Jun 25, 1987C–UC–UNSC–UNJUC–UC–UC–UNJN.V. Bocimar S.A. v. Century Insurance Co., [1987] 1 SCR 1247Apr 9, 10, 1987Jun 25, 1987NSC–MNSNSNJDC–MMC–MNJR. v. Lapointe and Sicotte, [1987] 1 SCR 1253Jun 3, 1987Jun 25, 1987CCNSNSNJCCCCCR. v. Video World Ltd., [1987] 1 SCR 1255Jun 3, 1987Jun 25, 1987NSCNSCNJCCCCC Supreme Court Reports 1987: Volume 2 Case nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéJustice L'Heureux-Dubé was appointed on April 15, 1987, succeeding Justice Chouinard.Ontario (Attorney General) v. OPSEU, [1987] 2 SCR 2Chouinard Justice Chouinard sat at the hearing of the appeal, but died on February 6, 1987, before judgment was rendered.Mar 18, 19, 1986Jul 29, 1987C–R1MNSC–MC–RNSC–MC–MNJRio Hotel Ltd. v. New Brunswick (Liquor Licensing Board), [1987] 2 SCR 59Oct 6, 1986Jul 29, 1987MC–R2C–R1C–MC–C1C–MC–MNSNJRobichaud v. Canada (Treasury Board), [1987] 2 SCR 84May 6, 1987Jul 29, 1987C–MNSNSC–MC–MC–MC–RMC–MFrame v. Smith, [1987] 2 SCR 99ChouinardMar 29, 1986Sep 17, 1987C–MC–MNSC–MC–MDNSMNJR. v. Monteleone, [1987] 2 S.C.R. 154Oct 31, 1986Sep 17, 1987C–UNSC–UUC–UC–UC–UUNJR. v. Yebes, [1987] 2 SCR 168ChouinardDec 16, 1986Sep 17, 1987C–UNSC–UUC–UC–UC–UNSNJHolt v. Telford, [1987] 2 SCR 193Feb 27, March 2, 1987Sep 17, 1987C–UNSC–UC–UNSUC–UNSNJSupermarchés Jean Labrecque Inc. v. Flamand, [1987] 2 SCR 219Jun 9, 1987Sep 17, 1987NSC–UNSNSC–UNSC–UC–UUC.(G.) v. V.‑F.(T.), [1987] 2 SCR 244Jun 11, 1987Sep 17, 1987C–UUNSNSNSC–UC–UC–UNSSchenck v. Ontario; Rokeby v. Ontario, [1987] 2 SCR 289 Oct 13, 1987Oct 13, 1987BenchUNSC–UC–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéR. v. Ackworth, [1987] 2 SCR 291Oct 13, 1987Oct 13, 1987BenchUC–UC–UC–UNSNSC–UC–UC–UR. v. Chase, [1987] 2 SCR 293ChouinardApr 25, 1986Oct 15, 1987C–UC–UNSUC–UC–UC–UNSNJR. v. Trask, [1987] 2 SCR 304ChouinardMay 6, 1987Jul 29, 1987C–UC–UNSUC–UC–UC–UNSNSR. v. Lyons, [1987] 2 SCR 309Jan 28, 29, 1987Oct 15, 1987C–MNSC–MC–MD–P1D–P2C–MMNJR. v. Albright, [1987] 2 SCR 383Feb 27, 1987Oct 15, 1987C–UNSC–UC–UUC–UNSNSNJR. v. Béland, [1987] 2 SCR 398Mar 31, 1987Oct 15, 1987C–MC–MNSMC–DPD–PC–MC–RNJR. v. Tremblay, [1987] 2 SCR 435Apr 3, 1987Oct 15, 1987C–UC–UNSC–UUC–UC–UC–UNJKeneric Tractor Sales Ltd. v. Langille, [1987] 2 SCR 440May 13, 1987Oct 15, 1987C–UC–UNSC–UNSUNSC–UNSR. v. Dawson, [1987] 2 SCR 461Oct 16, 1987Oct 16, 1987BenchUC–UC–UC–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UR. v. Aiello, [1987] 2 SCR 462Oct 16, 1987Oct 16, 1987BenchUC–UC–UC–UNSC–UNSC–UC–UCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéR. v. Doz, [1987] 2 SCR 463Oct 19, 1987Oct 19, 1987NSBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UR. v. Briglio, [1987] 2 SCR 465Oct 21, 1987Oct 21, 1987NSBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UCanada (Dir. of Investigation) v. NFLD. Telephone, [1987] 2 SCR 466May 29, 1986Nov 19, 1987NSC–UNSC–UC–UC–UUNSNJCanada (Dir. of Investigation) v. N.B. Telephone, [1987] 2 SCR 485May 29, 1986Nov 29, 1987NSC–UNSC–UC–UC–UUNSNJCanada (A.G.) v. Brault, [1987] 2 SCR 489ChouinardOct 31, 1986Nov 19, 1987NSC–UNSNSC–UNSUC–UNJDoré v. Canada, [1987] 2 SCR 503ChouinardOct 31, 1986Nov 19, 1987NSC–UNSNSC–UNSUC–UNJR. v. Milne, [1987] 2 SCR 512Jan 27, 28, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–MNSDC–MC–MDPC–MMNJFisch v. White, [1987] 2 SCR 535Oct 21, 1987Nov 19, 1987NSCCNSCCCNSNSR. v. Baig, [1987] 2 SCR 537Oct 22, 1987Nov 19, 1987NSCCCCCCNSCR. v. Wigglesworth, [1987] 2 SCR 541Mar 3, 4, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–MC–MDC–MC–MMNSC–MNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéBurnham v. Metropolitan Toronto Police, [1987] 2 SCR 572Mar 4, 5, 6, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNJTrumbley and Pugh v. Metropolitan Toronto Police, [1987] 2 SCR 577Mar 4, 5, 6, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNJTrimm v. Durham Regional Police, [1987] 2 SCR 582Mar 4, 5, 6, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNJO'Hara v. British Columbia, [1987] 2 SCR 591Jun 2, 1987Nov 19, 1987MC–MDC–MC–MC–MC–MC–MC–MR. v. Paré, [1987] 2 SCR 618Jun 8, 1987Nov 19, 1987C–UC–UNSC–UC–UUC–UC–UNSR. v. Vaillancourt, [1987] 2 SCR 636ChouinardDec 10, 1986Dec 3, 1987C–PC–R1C–PDPC–PC–C1C–R2NJR. v. Laviolette, [1987] 2 SCR 667ChouinardMay 6, 1987Jul 29, 1987C–PC–R1C–PC–R3PC–PC–C1C–R2NJLensen v. Lensen, [1987] 2 SCR 672ChouinardDec 15, 1986Dec 3, 1987UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSNSNJR. v. Genser, [1987] 2 SCR 685Dec 4, 1987Dec 4, 1987NSNSNSBenchUC–UC–UNSC–UC–UR. v. Colgan, [1987] 2 SCR 686Dec 4, 1987Dec 4, 1987NSNSNSBenchUC–UC–UNSC–UC–UCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéStony Mountain Institution v. Howard, [1987] 2 SCR 687Dec 9, 1987Dec 9, 1987BenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UR. v. Rubio, [1987] 2 SCR 688Dec 11, 1987Dec 11, 1987NSBenchUNSNSC–UNSC–UC–UC–USt-Pierre v. The Queen, [1987] 2 SCR 690Dec 15, 1987Dec 15, 1987NSBenchUNSNSC–UNSC–UC–UC–UR. v. Uddin, [1987] 2 SCR 692Dec 17, 1987Dec 17, 1987BenchUNSC–UNSNSC–UNSC–UC–UR. v. Urbanovich, [1987] 2 SCR 693Dec 16, 1987Dec 16, 1987BenchUNSC–UNSNSC–UNSC–UC–UR. v. Barrow, [1987] 2 SCR 694Mar 25, 26, 1987Dec 17, 1987MC–MC–MDNSC–MC–DC–MNJTown of Métabetchouan v. Théberge, [1987] 2 SCR 746Oct 21, 1987Dec 17, 1987NSC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNSNSKlimashewski v. Klimashewski Estate, [1987] 2 SCR 754Dec 2, 1987Dec 17, 1987NSNSCCNSCNSCCR. v. Grimwood, [1987] 2 SCR 755Dec 3, 1987Dec 17, 1987NSNSCNSCCNSCCCalgary v. Northern Construction Co., [1987] 2 SCR 757Dec 3, 1987Dec 17, 1987NSNSC–MMNSC–RNSC–MC–CCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzEsteyMcIntyreLamerWilsonLe DainLa ForestL'Heureux-Dubé Summaries + Summary of judgments 1987 Type Number By the Court 11 Unanimous 49 Majority with concurrences 15 Majority with dissents 6 Majority with dissents and concurrences 3 Majority with dissents and dissenting in part 1 Majority with dissents in part 1 Majority with concurrences and dissents in part 1 Plurality with concurrences 1 Plurality with dissents 3 Plurality with concurrences and dissents 2 Seriatim 1 Total 94 + Summary of each Justice's Positions 1987 Decision Type Dickson Beetz Estey McIntyre Chouinard Lamer Wilson Le Dain La Forest L'Heureux-DubéCourt 3 9 5 7 0 9 8 8 8 5Unanimous 11 8 2 9 1 5 7 5 0 1Unanimous (concurring) 19 29 23 30 0 33 31 31 34 15Majority 4 1 0 4 0 4 6 2 8 0Majority (concurring) 17 11 5 16 0 10 11 17 12 2Concurring reasons 1 4 2 4 0 5 5 3 8 0Concurred in concurrence 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1Dissent 1 0 3 4 0 3 3 0 1 0Dissent (concurrence) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0Dissenting in part 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0Dissenting in part (concurrence) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Plurality reasons 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0Plurality reasons (concurring) 4 3 2 3 0 0 2 0 3 0 Seriatim 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Seriatim (concurring) 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Not Sitting 32 27 51 16 16 18 16 21 18 8 Not Participating 0 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 Not a Justice 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 1 62 + Judgments issued, 1978 to 1987 Year Judgments Chief Justice 1987 94 Dickson 1986 76 Dickson 1985 84 Dickson 1984 63 Dickson 1983 90 Laskin 1982 118 Laskin 1981 112 Laskin 1980 112 Laskin 1979 137 Laskin 1978 116 LaskinTen-Year Average 100Source: Supreme Court Judgments, 1978 to 1987 See also Lists of Supreme Court of Canada cases References External links Supreme Court judgments 1987 – SCC Supreme Court judgments 1987 – CanLII Reasons Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, 1987 Category:1987 in Canadian case law Category:Supreme Court of Canada reasons by year