To: Steve Seiferling
Subject: Census Lockheed: R v Finley, timing of Appeal hearing vis-a-vis Census in May (CA52011)
Hi Steve,
REQUEST:
Please have a conversation with the Court to see if it is possible for the Appeal to be heard and a decision delivered in time for the Census in May. Unless there is some reason that you see, not to.
MY POSITION:
The rule of law is critical to peace and good governance.
But citizens have to know what the law is, as a prerequisite to the rule of law.
I work to strengthen the rule of law, not diminish it.
CURRENT SITUATION VIS-À-VIS THE CENSUS:
Citizens do not know what the law is.
We do not know if we have a Charter Right to privacy of personal information, or not.
SCHEDULING AT COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH, THE TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT A REASON FOR DELAY:
I spoke with a person at Queen’s Bench (933-5137) re scheduling of the Appeal.
He explained that the transcripts had to be ordered, bound and received before they would set a date. It could be in the fall.
I explained that most of the transcription has already been done; transcripts were ordered by Judge Whelan at various times during the trial in Provincial Court.
Please proceed with conversations to see if CA52011 can be heard and decided in time for the May census. Unless you would advise otherwise. And enjoy the fine days.
Thanks!
Sandra
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REPLY, MARCH 21:
I have contacted the Court, and they are waiting for transcripts of the Argument (the one day of transcripts that we do not have yet). They will schedule a date shortly after that. I’ll see what I can do to get it scheduled sooner rather than later.
Steve
Steven Seiferling
McKercher LLP
Direct Line: 306.664.1339