1989 judgments of the Supreme Court of Canada

none July 2026 July 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 Retirement at age 75 Nine English and French Supreme Court of Canada The tables below list the judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of Canada during 1989. 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 19, 1989, and ending with the last judgments, rendered on December 21, 1989. The tables give 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. The Supreme Court normally reserves its judgment after hearing argument on an appeal, and then gives its judgment at some later date. At the time of these judgments, the court would deliver its reserved decisions at a session in open court. In some cases, the court instead gives its judgment from the bench at the conclusion of the hearing, with a short outline of its reasons. Those judgments are included 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. This table includes cases which were argued in a previous year and reserved, with the judgment given in 1989. Cases which were heard in 1989 and reserved, with judgment in a later year, are included in the article for the later year. The Court gave 133 judgments in 1989, reported in two volumes of the Supreme Court Reports. There were several changes in the membership of the court in 1989: Charles Gonthier, a judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal, was appointed on February 1, 1989,Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Charles Doherty Gonthier. succeeding Justice Beetz who had retired on November 9, 1988;Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Jean Beetz. Peter Cory, a judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal, was appointed on February 1, 1989,Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Peter deCarteret Cory. succeeding Justice Le Dain who had retired on November 29, 1988;Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable Gerald Eric Le Dain. Justice McIntyre retired on February 15, 1989, after ten years on the court;Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: The Honourable William Rogers McIntyre. Beverley McLachlin, chief justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, was appointed on March 30, 1989, succeeding Justice McIntyre.Supreme Court of Canada: Biographies of Former Justices: Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C. The Supreme Court Act authorises a retired judge to participate in reserved appeals they have heard prior to their retirement, for up to six months.Supreme Court Act RSC 1985 S-26 27(2). https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/S-26/page-1.html#h-443296 Justices Le Dain and Estey (who also retired in 1988) did not participate in any decisions after their retirement; Justices Beetz and McIntyre did so. Judgments Supreme Court Reports 1989: volume 1 Case nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetz Justice Beetz resigned on November 9, 1988. As permitted by the Supreme Court Act, he continued to participate in judgments on appeals he heard before his resignation.McIntyreMcIntyre Justice McIntyre resigned on February 15, 1989. As permitted by the Supreme Court Act, he continued to participate in judgments on appeals he heard before his resignation.LamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthier Justice Gonthier was appointed on February 1, 1989, succeeding Justice Beetz.CoryCory Justice Cory was appointed on February 1, 1989, succeeding Justice Le Dain.McLachlinMcLachlin Justice McLachlin was appointed on March 30, 1989, succeeding Justice McIntyre.R. v. Ross, [1989] 1 SCR 3BeetzEstey Justice Estey sat on the hearing, but resigned on April 22, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case after that date.Jan 27, 1988Jan 19, 1989NSC–MC–DMC–MC–MDNSNJNJNJR. v. Amway Corp., [1989] 1 SCR 21Oct 5, 1988Jan 19, 1989C–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNJNJNJR. v. Hayes, [1989] 1 SCR 44Oct 6, 1988Jan 19, 1989C–MNSC–DC–DC–MC–MMDNJNJNJR. v. Genest, [1989] 1 SCR 59BeetzEsteyLeDain Justice Le Dain sat on the hearing, but resigned on November 29, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case after that date.Jan 29, 1988LeDain Justice Le Dain sat on the hearing, but resigned on November 29, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case after that date.Jan 26, 1989UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJNJR. v. Duguay, [1989] 1 SCR 93 https://web.archive.org/web/20180815164610/https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/404/index.do August 15, 2018 Oct 14, 1988Jan 26, 1989MNSC–MC–MC–MC–MDC–MNJNJNJGranger v. Canada (C.E.I.C.), [1989] 1 SCR 141Feb 1, 1989Feb 1, 1989NSNJNSBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJAndrews v. Law Society of British Columbia, [1989] 1 SCR 143LeDainOct 5, 6, 1987Feb 2, 1989C–PNSDC–DPC–RC–PNJNJNJNJOntario (Attorney General) v. Pembina Exploration Canada Ltd., [1989] 1 SCR 206McIntyreLeDainJun 12, 1987Feb 23, 1989C–UNSC–UNSNSUC–UNJNJNJNJR. v. Roman, [1989] 1 SCR 230McIntyreJan 31, 1989Feb 23, 1989CNJCCCCCCNJNJNJR. v. Hébert, [1989] 1 SCR 233Feb 2, 1989Feb 23, 1989NSNJNSCCCCCNJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinAmerican Airlines Inc. v. Canada (Competition Tribunal), [1989] 1 SCR 236Mar 1, 1989Mar 1, 1989BenchUNJNJBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UNJSobeys Stores Ltd. v. Yeomans and Labour Standards Tribunal (N.S.), [1989] 1 SCR 238BeetzMcIntyreEsteyLeDainFeb 5, 1988Mar 2, 1989C–MC–CC–MC–MMC–RC–CNJNJNJNJB. (B.) v. Child and Family Services, [1989] 1 SCR 291Mar 2, 1989Mar 2, 1989BenchUNJNJC–UC–UC–UC–UBenchUNSC–UNJArthur D. Little Inc. v. Coopers & Lybrand, [1989] 1 SCR 293Mar 2, 1989Mar 2, 1989NSNJNJNSBenchUC–UC–UC–UNSC–UNJR. v. Gill, [1989] 1 SCR 295Mar 3, 1989Mar 3, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSC–UC–UC–UNSC–UNJR. v. Olson, [1989] 1 SCR 296McIntyreJan 24, 1989Apr 13, 1989CNJCNSNSCCCNJNJNJBrosseau v. Alberta Securities Commission, [1989] 1 SCR 301EsteyLeDainMar 28, 1988Mar 9, 1989C–UNSNSC–UC–UC–UUNJNJNJNJRoberts v. Canada, [1989] 1 SCR 322BeetzLeDainJun 13, 1988Mar 9, 1989C–UC–UNSC–UUNSNSNSNJNJNJBorowski v. Canada (Attorney General), [1989] 1 SCR 342McIntyreOct 3, 4, 1988Mar 9, 1989C–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNJNJNJR. v. Chaulk (Application), [1989] 1 SCR 369Mar 13, 1989Apr 27, 1989CNJNJCCCCCNSCNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinGreater Montreal Protestant School Board v. Quebec (Attorney General), [1989] 1 SCR 377BeetzMcIntyreLeDainJun 7, 1988Mar 16, 1988C–CMC–MC–MC–RC–MNSNSNJNJNJQuebec (Attorney General) v. Belmoral Mines Ltée, [1989] 1 SCR 422Mar 16, 1989Mar 16, 1989NS NJNJBenchUNSNSC–UBenchUC–UC–UNJR. v. Elias, [1989] 1 SCR 423Mar 17, 1989Mar 17, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSC–UC–UNSC–UC–UNJR. v. Bayard, [1989] 1 SCR 425Mar 22, 1989Mar 22, 1989NSNJNJNSBenchUC–UNSC–UC–UC–UNJHunter Engineering Co. v. Syncrude Canada Ltd., [1989] 1 SCR 426McIntyreEsteyLeDainFeb 25, 26, 1988Mar 23, 1989PNSC–RNSD–PC–PC–DPNJNJNJNJR. v. Potvin, [1989] 1 SCR 525Oct 6, 1988Mar 23, 1989C–CNSNSC–MMC–RNSC–MNJNJNJPrassad v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1989] 1 SCR 560McIntyreNov 28, 1988Mar 23, 1989C–MNJC–MC–MC–DC–MDMNJNJNJBlack v. Law Society of Alberta, [1989] 1 SCR 591McIntyreEsteyLeDainMar 22, 23, 1988Apr 20, 1989C–MNSD–PNSC–MMC–DPNJNJNJNJGeneral Motors of Canada Ltd. v. City National Leasing, [1989] 1 SCR 641BeetzMcIntyreLeDainMay 17, 18, 1988Apr 20, 1989UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UC–UNJNJNJNJQuébec Ready Mix Inc. v. Rocois Construction Inc., [1989] 1 SCR 695BeetzMcIntyreLeDainMay 17, 18, 1988Apr 20, 1989UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UC–UNJNJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinLaurentide Motels Ltd. v. Beauport (City), [1989] 1 SCR 705BeetzMcIntyreLeDainMay 24, 1988Apr 20, 1989NSMC–MC–MC–MC–MC–RNSNJNJNJVeilleux v. Quebec (Commission de protection du territoire agricole), [1989] 1 SCR 839BeetzLeDainMay 13, 1987Apr 20, 1989NSUNSC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJNJGauthier v. Quebec (Commission de protection du territoire agricole), [1989] 1 SCR 859BeetzLeDainMay 11, 1987Apr 20, 1989NSUNSC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJNJVenne v. Quebec (Commission de la protection du territoire agricole), [1989] 1 SCR 880BeetzLeDainMay 11, 12, 1987Apr 20, 1989NSUNSC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJNJLebel v. Winzen Land Corp., [1989] 1 SCR 918LeDainMay 12, 1987Apr 20, 1989NSUNSC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJNJReference Re Workers' Compensation Act, 1983 (Nfld.), [1989] 1 SCR 922Apr 24, 1989Apr 24, 1989BenchUNJNJC–UC–UBenchUC–UNSC–UC–UNSIrwin Toy Ltd. v. Quebec (Attorney General), [1989] 1 SCR 927BeetzMcIntyreEsteyLeDainNov 19, 20, 1987Apr 27, 1989MD–PC–DPC–MC–MNSNSNJNJNJNJCohnstaedt v. University of Regina, [1989] 1 SCR 1011Jan 30, 1989Apr 27, 1989C–UNJNJNSC–UC–UUC–UNJNJNJMaurice v. Priel, [1989] 1 SCR 1023Feb 3, 1989Apr 27, 1989NSNJNJC–MC–MC–RC–MC–MC–MMNJR. v. Mcginn, [1989] 1 SCR 1035Apr 26, 1989Apr 26, 1989NSNJNJBenchUC–UC–UNSC–UNSC–UNSCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinR. v. Lamb, [1989] 1 SCR 1036Apr 28, 1989Apr 28, 1989NSNJNJBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSSlaight Communications Inc. v. Davidson, [1989] 1 SCR 1038LeDainOct 8, 1987May 4, 1989MDNSD–PC–MC–MC–MNJNJNJNJVorvis v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, [1989] 1 SCR 1085EsteyLeDainOct 20, 1987May 4, 1989NSC–MMC–MD–PNSC–DPNJNJNJNJCanadian Pacific Air Lines Ltd. v. British Columbia, [1989] 1 SCR 1133BeetzMcIntyreLeDainJun 8, 9, 10, 1988May 4, 1989NSC–R1C–C1C–PC–R2PC–PNSNJNJNJAir Canada v. British Columbia, [1989] 1 SCR 1161BeetzMcIntyreLeDainJun 8, 9, 10, 1988May 4, 1989NSC–RC–CC–PD–PPC–PNSNJNJNJBrooks v. Canada Safeway Ltd., [1989] 1 SCR 1219BeetzMcIntyreLeDainJun 15, 1988May 4, 1989UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJJanzen v. Platy Enterprises Ltd., [1989] 1 SCR 1252BeetzMcIntyreLeDainJun 15, 1988May 4, 1989UC–UC–UNSC–UC–UC–UNSNJNJNJR. v. Turpin, [1989] 1 SCR 1296BeetzLeDainJun 16, 1988May 4, 1989C–UC–UNSC–UUC–UC–UNSNJNJNJR. v. Howard, [1989] 1 SCR 1337McIntyreLeDainMay 19, 1988May 18, 1989NSNSC–MMNSC–MDNSNJNJNJElsom v. Elsom, [1989] 1 SCR 1367Feb 22, 1989May 18, 1989C–UNJNJNSC–UC–UC–UC–UUC–UNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinR. v. Zeolkowski, [1989] 1 SCR 1378Mar 15, 1989May 18, 1989NSNJNJNSC–UNSC–UUC–UC–UNJR. v. Mohl, [1989] 1 SCR 1389May 25, 1989May 25, 1989BenchUNJNJBenchUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UR. v. Lambretta; see also R. v. Adams, [1989] 1 SCR 1391May 26, 1989May 26, 1989BenchUNJNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UR. v. Tutton, [1989] 1 SCR 1392McIntyreEsteyLeDainBeetz2 Justice Beetz sat on the hearing, but resigned on November 9, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case rendered more than six months after that date.Nov 10, 1987Jun 8, 1989C–PNJC–R1C–R2PC–PC–C1NJNJNJNJR. v. Waite, [1989] 1 SCR 1436McIntyreEsteyLeDainBeetz2Nov 10, 1987Jun 8, 1989C–PNJC–R1C–R2PC–PC–C1NJNJNJNJScott v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co., [1989] 1 SCR 1445McIntyreDec 15, 1988Jun 8, 1989C–DNJC–MC–MC–MDMC–DNJNJNJUnited States of America v. Cotroni; United States of America v. El Zein, [1989] 1 SCR 1469May 5, 1988; Feb 22, 23, 1989Re-hearing; original panel was Beetz, Wilson, Le Dain, La Forest and L'Heureux‑Dubé JJ.Jun 8, 1989C–MNJNJNSD1MC–MD2C–MC–MNJR. v. Streu, [1989] 1 SCR 1521Feb 23, 1989Jun 8, 1989NSNJNJNSC–UC–UC–UUC–UNSNJYMHA Jewish Community Centre of Winnipeg Inc. v. Brown, [1989] 1 SCR 1532Mar 14, 1989Jun 8, 1989C–UNJNJC–UC–UC–UUC–UC–UNSNJAir Canada v. Mcdonnell Douglas Corp., [1989] 1 SCR 1554Mar 17, 1989Jun 8, 1989NSNJNJC–UNSC–UC–UNSUC–UNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinMoysa v. Alberta (Labour Relations Board), [1989] 1 SCR 1572Mar 20, 1989Jun 8, 1989C–UNJNJC–UC–UNSC–UUC–UC–UNJR. v. Leblanc, [1989] 1 SCR 1583Jun 13, 1989Jun 13, 1989BenchUNJNJC–UC–UC–UNSC–UC–UC–UNSR. v. Gagné, [1989] 1 SCR 1584Jun 15, 1989Jun 15, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSC–UNSC–UC–UC–UNSService d'optique Élite Ltée v. Ordre des optométristes du Québec, [1989] 1 SCR 1585Jun 16, 1989Jun 16, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSNSC–UC–UC–UC–UNSR. v. Leduc, [1989] 1 SCR 1586Jun 16, 1989Jun 16, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSNSC–UC–UC–UC–UNSDupont v. Watier, [1989] 1 SCR 1588Jun 19, 1989Jun 19, 1989BenchUNJNJBenchUNSC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSR. v. Lavigne, [1989] 1 SCR 1591Jun 19, 1989Jun 19, 1989BenchUNJNJBenchUNSC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSBelcourt Construction Co. v. Roger Marchand Ltée, [1989] 1 SCR 1593Jun 21, 1989Jun 21, 1989NSNJNJBenchUNSNSC–UC–UC–UC–UNSR. v. Kalanj, [1989] 1 SCR 1594McIntyreEsteyLeDainMar 28, 1988 Jun 22, 1989NSNSMD1D2C–MC–MNJNJNJNJPioneer Hi‑Bred Ltd. v. Canada (Commissioner of Patents), [1989] 1 SCR 1623LeDainBeetz2May 26, 1988Jun 22, 1989C–UNPNSUNSC–UC–UNSNJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinR. v. Pringle, [1989] 1 SCR 1645McIntyreLeDainOct 13, 1988Jun 22, 1989NSNSC–UUC–UNSC–UC–UNJNJNJR. v. Conway, [1989] 1 SCR 1659Dec 16, 1988Jun 22, 1989C–MNJNJC–RNSC–MMDNJNJNJBell Canada v. Canada (Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission), [1989] 1 SCR 1722Feb 21, 1989Jun 22, 1989NSNJNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUC–UNJR. v. Meltzer, [1989] 1 SCR 1764LeDainBeetz2Apr 28, 29, 1988Jun 29, 1989NSNPUC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJNJR. v. Heikel, [1989] 1 SCR 1776LeDainBeetz2Apr 28, 29, 1988Jun 29, 1989NSNPUC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJNJR. v. Ouellette, [1989] 1 SCR 1781LeDainBeetz2April 28, 29, 1988Jun 29, 1989NSNPUC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonBeetzBeetzMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierGonthierCoryCoryMcLachlinMcLachlin Supreme Court Reports 1989: volume 2 Case nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyre Justice McIntyre resigned on February 15, 1989. As permitted by the Supreme Court Act, he continued to participate in judgments on appeals he heard before his resignation, for up to six months.LamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlin Justice McLachlin was appointed on March 30, 1989, succeeding Justice McIntyre.R. v. Provo, [1989] 2 SCR 3Dec 15, 1988Jul 13, 1989C–UNSNSUC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJBritish Columbia v. Henfrey Samson Belair Ltd., [1989] 2 SCR 24Apr 21, 1989Jul 13, 1989NSNJC–MC–MC–MC–MNSC–MDMCanada (Auditor General) v. Canada (Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources), [1989] 2 SCR 49McIntyreOct 7, 1988Aug 10, 1989UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNJNJNJR. v. D. (L.E.), [1989] 2 SCR 111Dec 14, 1988Aug 10, 1989NSNSC–MC–MC–MDMNJNJNJR. v. Black, [1989] 2 SCR 138Feb 1, 1989Aug 10, 1989NSNSC–UUC–UC–UC–UNSNSNJGreater Montreal Protestant School Board v. Quebec (Attorney General), [1989] 2 SCR 167Jun 27, 1989Aug 10, 1989CNJCCCNSNSCNSNSNelles v. Ontario, [1989] 2 SCR 170McIntyreEstey Justice Estey sat on the hearing, but resigned on April 22, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case after that date.Beetz Justice Beetz sat on the hearing, but resigned on November 9, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case rendered more than six months after that date.LeDain Justice Le Dain sat on the hearing, but resigned on November 29, 1988, and did not participate in the decision of any case after that date.Feb 29, 1988Aug 14, 1989C–PC–R1PC–PC–R2D–PNJNJNJNJAlberta Government Telephones v. Canada (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), [1989] 2 SCR 225McIntyreEsteyBeetzLeDainNov 12, 13, 1987Aug 14, 1989MC–MC–MDC–MC–MNJNJNJNJIBEW v. Alberta Government Telephones, [1989] 2 SCR 318McIntyreEsteyBeetzLeDainNov 12, 13, 1987Aug 14, 1989MC–MC–MC–RC–MC–MNJNJNJNJReference re Workers' Compensation Act, 1983 (Nfld.) (Application to intervene), [1989] 2 SCR 335Dec 7, 1988Feb 13, 1989NSNSNSNSNSNSMoNJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinNeveu v. Côté Estate (Motion), [1989] 2 SCR 342Apr 11, 1989Apr 11, 1989NSNJNSNSNSNSNSMoNSNSR. v. Cassidy, [1989] 2 SCR 345Feb 23, 1989Sep 14, 1989C–UNJUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSNJMacKay v. Manitoba, [1989] 2 SCR 357Mar 14, 1989Sep 14, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSUNJR. v. Smith (Joey Leonard), [1989] 2 SCR 368Mar 21, 1989Sep 14, 1989C–DNJPC–DDC–R1C–R2C–PNSNJR. v. Leaney, [1989] 2 SCR 393May 23, 1989Sep 14, 1989NSNJD–PDNSC–MC–MNSNSMDallaire v. Paul-Émile Martel Inc., [1989] 2 SCR 419Jun 21, 1989Sep 14, 1989NSNJC–UNSNSC–UC–UUC–UNSBank of Montreal v. Kuet Leong Ng, [1989] 2 SCR 429Mar 16, 1989Sep 28, 1989NSNJC–UC–UC–UNSNSUC–UNJR. v. M. (S.H.), [1989] 2 SCR 446Apr 27, 1989Sep 28, 1989C–MNJC–MC–MC–DDC–MC–MC–MMR. v. L. (J.E.), [1989] 2 SCR 510Apr 27, 1989Sep 28, 1989C–MNJC–MC–MC–DDC–MC–MC–MMTremblay v. Daigle, [1989] 2 SCR 530Aug 8, 1989Aug 8, 1989; Nov 16, 1989Judgment from the bench on August 8, 1989; reasons delivered Nov 16, 1989.CNJCCCCCCCCCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinLac Minerals Ltd. v. International Corona Resources Ltd., [1989] 2 SCR 574McIntyreOct 11, 12, 1988Aug 11, 1989NSC–DPC–R1C–R2MNSD–PNJNJNJQ.N.S. Paper Co. v. Chartwell Shipping Ltd., [1989] 2 SCR 683Mar 24, 1988; Apr 28, 1989Re-hearing; panel on first hearing was Beetz, Lamer, Le Dain, La Forest and L'Heureux-Dubé.Sep 28, 1989NSNJC–C1C–MMC–R2C–MNSC–MC–R1Watkins v. Olafson, [1989] 2 SCR 750May 24, 1989Sep 28, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUScarff v. Wilson, [1989] 2 SCR 776May 24, 1989Sep 28, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUFalk Bros. Industries Ltd. v. Elance Steel Fabricating Co., [1989] 2 SCR 778May 25, 1989Sep 28, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UUNova Scotia (Attorney-General) v. Nova Scotia (Royal Commission Into Marshall Prosecution), [1989] 2 SCR 788Apr 19, 20, 1989Oct 5, 1989NSNJC–UC–UUC–UNSC–UC–UC–UMacKeigan v. Hickman, [1989] 2 SCR 796April 19, 20, 1989Oct 5, 1989NSNJC–R1D–P1C–R2C–PNSC–PD–P2PChandler v. Alberta Association of Architects, [1989] 2 SCR 848Jan 30, 1989Oct 12, 1989C–MNSNSC–MC–DDMNJNJNJR. v. D. (G.C.), [1989] 2 SCR 878Oct 5, 1989Oct 5, 1989NSNJNSBenchUNSNSC–UC–UC–UC–USyndicat des employés de production du Québec et de l'Acadie v. Canada (Canadian Human Rights Commission), [1989] 2 SCR 879McIntyre2 Justice McIntyre sat on the hearing, but resigned on February 15, 1989, and did not participate in the decision of any case rendered more than six months after that date.Feb 2, 1989Oct 12, 1989C–RNPC–PC–DC–PDPNSNSNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinR. v. Docherty, [1989] 2 SCR 941Mar 15, 1989Oct 12, 1989NSNJC–UUC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNJHémond v. Coopérative fédérée du Québec, [1989] 2 SCR 962Jun 20, 1989Oct 12, 1989NSNJC–UNSNSC–UC–UUC–UNSR. v. Pinske, [1989] 2 SCR 979Oct 12, 1989Oct 12, 1989BenchUNJBenchUC–UC–UNSC–UNSC–UC–UArthur D. Little Inc. v. Coopers & Lybrand (Application), [1989] 2 SCR 981Oct 13, 1989Oct 13, 1989NSNJNSMoNSNSNSNSNSNSCaimaw v. Paccar of Canada Ltd., [1989] 2 SCR 983McIntyre2Dec 13, 1988Oct 26, 1989C–SNPC–CD1SD2C–RNJNJNJLejeune v. Cumis Insurance Society Inc., [1989] 2 SCR 1048Jun 15, 1989Oct 26, 1989NSNJC–UNSNSC–UC–UUC–UNSR. v. Hare, [1989] 2 SCR 1065Nov 2, 1989Nov 2, 1989NSNJBenchUC–UC–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UCanadian Pacific Air Lines Ltd. v. British Columbia (Re‑hearing), [1989] 2 SCR 1067Nov 6, 1989Nov 6, 1989BenchUNJC–UC–UC–UC–UNSNSNSNSOregon Jack Creek Indian Band v. Canadian National Railway Co., [1989] 2 SCR 1069Nov 7, 1989Nov 7, 1989BenchUNJNSC–UC–UC–UC–UNSC–UBenchUR. v. Ionson, [1989] 2 SCR 1073Nov 8, 1989Nov 8, 1989BenchUNJC–UNSC–UC–UC–UC–UC–UNSCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinR. v. Nygaard, [1989] 2 SCR 1074May 26, 1989Nov 9, 1989C–MNJC–MC–MC–CDC–MC–CMC–RTétreault‑Gadoury v. Canada (Employment and Immigration Commission) (Motion), [1989] 2 SCR 1110Oct 24, 1989Nov 17, 1989NSNJMoNSNSNSNSNSNSNSR. v. Szlovak, [1989] 2 SCR 1114Nov 28, 1989Nov 28, 1989BenchUNJC–UC–UC–UC–UNSNSC–UC–UR. v. Stensrud, [1989] 2 SCR 1115Nov 30, 1989Nov 30, 1989BenchUNJC–UC–UC–UC–UBenchUC–UC–UC–UR. v. Hall, [1989] 2 SCR 1117Nov 30, 1989Nov 30, 1989NSNJBenchUC–UNSC–UNSC–UC–UNSR. v. Sarvaria, [1989] 2 SCR 1118Dec 1, 1989Dec 1, 1989NSNJBenchUC–UNSNSC–UC–UBenchUNSR. v. Smith (Michael Harold), [1989] 2 SCR 1120May 24, 25, 1989Dec 7, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UUC–UC–UC–UR. v. Debot, [1989] 2 SCR 1140Jun 22, 1989Dec 7, 1989C–MNJMC–R1NSNSC–R2NSC–MNSR. v. Hearn, [1989] 2 SCR 1180Dec 8, 1989Dec 8, 1989NSNSNSBenchUNSC–UNSC–UC–UC–UTock v. St. John's Metropolitan Area Board, [1989] 2 SCR 1181McIntyre2Jan 31, 1989Dec 7, 1989C–C1NPC–PPC–R1C–PC–R2NJNJNJCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlinJust v. British Columbia, [1989] 2 SCR 1228Feb 24, 1989Dec 7, 1989C–MNJNSC–MC–MC–MDC–MMNJRothfield v. Manolakos, [1989] 2 SCR 1259March 21, 1989Dec 7, 1989C–PNSC–DP2D–P1PC–DP1NSC–PD–P2NJSaskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Saskatoon (City), [1989] 2 SCR 1297Feb 27, 1989Dec 21, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNJSaskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Moose Jaw (City), [1989] 2 SCR 1317Feb 27, 1989Dec 21, 1989C–UNJC–UC–UC–UC–UUNSC–UNJEdmonton Journal v. Alberta (Attorney General), [1989] 2 SCR 1326Mar 3, 1989Dec 21, 1989C–PNJC–PC–RD–PC–DPC–DPNSPNJR. v. Lee, [1989] 2 SCR 1384Mar 22, 1989Dec 21, 1989C–MNJMDC–MNSC–DC–RC–MNJR. v. Buttar, [1989] 2 SCR 1429Nov 10, 1989Dec 21, 1989NSNJC–MC–MC–MC–CNSC–MMC–RCase nameArguedDecidedDicksonMcIntyreMcIntyreLamerWilsonLa ForestL'Heureux-DubéSopinkaGonthierCoryMcLachlinMcLachlin Summaries + Summary of judgments 1989 Type Number By the Court 6 Unanimous 76 Majority with concurrences 9 Majority with dissents 16 Majority with dissents and concurrences 3 Majority with dissents and dissenting in part 3 Majority with dissents in part 3 Plurality with concurrences 4 Plurality with dissents 3 Plurality with concurrences and dissents 5 Seriatim 2 Motions 3 Total 133 + Summary of Each Justice's Positions 1989 Decision Type Dickson BeetzThe court gave 133 judgments in 1989, with 76 reported in volume 1 of the SCR, and 57 reported in volume 2. Justice Beetz did not participate in any cases that were reported in volume 2, so his total number of entries is only 76. McIntyre Lamer Wilson La Forest L'Heureux-Dubé Sopinka Gonthier Cory McLachlin Court 5 0 2 5 5 6 5 5 2 2 1 Unanimous 18 4 3 21 9 3 3 11 7 2 4 Unanimous (concurring) 22 7 10 43 49 57 59 39 32 45 10Majority 5 2 2 4 2 4 3 3 0 4 4Majority (concurring) 13 2 9 18 18 18 9 8 7 6 0Concurring reasons 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 4 1 0 3Concurred in concurrence 3 1 2 2 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 Plurality 1 0 0 2 4 3 0 1 0 1 1Plurality (concurrence) 6 0 0 2 1 4 5 0 3 0 0Seriatim 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Seriatim (concurrence) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Dissent 0 1 1 1 6 2 11 4 0 1 0Dissent (concurrence) 2 0 2 2 3 3 0 2 0 0 0Dissenting in part 0 1 1 2 5 1 1 1 0 2 0Dissenting in part (concurrence) 0 0 2 4 0 0 5 1 0 0 0Motion 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Not Sitting 56 13 18 21 24 23 25 28 21 12 22Not Participating 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Not a Justice 0 39 74 0 0 0 0 25 58 58 88 + Judgments Issued, 1980 to 1989 Year Judgments Chief Justice 1989 133 Dickson 1988 106 Dickson 1987 94 Dickson 1986 76 Dickson 1985 84 Dickson 1984 63 Dickson 1983 90 Laskin 1982 118 Laskin 1981 112 Laskin 1980 112 LaskinTen-Year Average 99Source: Supreme Court Judgments, 1979 to 1988 References External links Supreme Court Judgments 1989 – SCC Supreme Court Judgments 1989 – CanLII Reasons Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, 1989 Category:1989 in Canadian case law Category:Supreme Court of Canada reasons by year