R. v. Morris (I.) et al., [2002] B.C.T.C. 780 (SC)
| Judge | Singh, J. |
| Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
| Case Date | May 24, 2002 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Citations | [2002] B.C.T.C. 780 (SC);2002 BCSC 780 |
R. v. Morris (I.), [2002] B.C.T.C. 780 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2002] B.C.T.C. TBEd. JL.007
Regina (respondent) v. Ivan Morris and Carl Olsen (appellants)
(19763; 2002 BCSC 780)
Indexed As: R. v. Morris (I.) et al.
British Columbia Supreme Court
Duncan
Singh, J.
May 24, 2002.
Summary:
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Fish and Game - Topic 805.1
Indian, Inuit and Métis rights - General principles - Scope of rights - Limitations - Safety - See paragraphs 1 to 65.
Fish and Game - Topic 806
Indian, Inuit and Métis rights - General principles - Scope of rights - Limitations - Hunting or fishing seasons or times - See paragraphs 1 to 65.
Fish and Game - Topic 2321
Hunting offences - From a vehicle, aircraft or boat - General - See paragraphs 1 to 65.
Fish and Game - Topic 2401
Hunting offences - With a light - General - See paragraphs 1 to 65.
Cases Noticed:
Claxton v. Saanichton Marina Ltd., [1989] 3 C.N.L.R. 46 (B.C.C.A.), refd to. [para. 8].
R. v. Bartleman (1984), 55 B.C.L.R. 78 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 10].
R. v. Sparrow, [1990] 1 S.C.R. 1075; 111 N.R. 241; 56 C.C.C.(3d) 263; 70 D.L.R.(4th) 385, refd to. [para. 11].
R. v. Côté (F.) et al., [1996] 3 S.C.R. 139; 202 N.R. 161, refd to. [para. 11].
R. v. Marshall (D.J.), Jr., [1999] 4 C.N.L.R. 161; 246 N.R. 83; 178 N.S.R.(2d) 201; 549 A.P.R. 201 (S.C.C.), refd to. [para. 24].
Delgamuukw et al. v. British Columbia et al., [1997] 3 S.C.R. 1010; 220 N.R 161; 99 B.C.A.C. 161; 162 W.A.C. 161; 153 D.L.R.(4th) 193, refd to. [para. 25].
R. v. Van der Peet (D.M.), [1996] 2 S.C.R. 507; 200 N.R. 1; 80 B.C.A.C. 81; 130 W.A.C. 81; 109 C.C.C.(3d) 1; [1996] 4 C.N.L.R. 177, refd to. [para. 25].
Mitchell v. Minister of National Revenue (2001), 269 N.R. 207 (S.C.C.), refd to. [para. 25].
R. v. Badger (W.C.) et al., [1996] 1 S.C.R. 771; 195 N.R. 1; 181 A.R. 321; 116 W.A.C. 321; [1996] 2 C.N.L.R. 77, refd to. [para. 38].
R. v. Prince and Myron, [1964] S.C.R. 81, refd to. [para. 38].
R. v. Horseman, [1990] 1 S.C.R. 901; 108 N.R. 1; 108 A.R. 1, refd to. [para. 38].
R. v. White and Bob (1964), 50 D.L.R.(2d) 613 (B.C.C.A.), refd to. [para. 38].
Kitkatla Indian Band et al. v. British Columbia (Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture) et al. (2000), 132 B.C.A.C. 191; 215 W.A.C. 191 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 44].
R. v. Myran, [1976] 2 S.C.R. 137; 5 N.R. 551; 23 C.C.C.(2d) 73, refd to. [para. 53].
R. v. Napoleon, [1984] B.C.J. No. 1310 (Co. Ct.), affd. (1985), 21 C.C.C.(3d) 515 (B.C.C.A.), refd to. [para. 54].
R. v. Augustine (F.J.) et al. (2001), 232 N.B.R.(2d) 313; 598 A.P.R. 313 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 54].
R. v. Nikal (J.B.), [1996] 1 S.C.R. 1013; 196 N.R. 1; 74 B.C.A.C. 161; 121 W.A.C. 161; 105 C.C.C.(3d) 481, refd to. [para. 56].
R. v. Simon, [1985] 2 S.C.R. 387; 62 N.R. 366; 71 N.S.R.(2d) 15; 171 A.P.R. 15, refd to. [para. 56].
R. v. McCoy (L.), [1994] 2 C.N.L.R. 129; 141 N.B.R.(2d) 185; 361 A.P.R. 185 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Sutherland, Wilson et al. and Canada (Attorney General), [1980] 2 S.C.R. 451; 35 N.R. 361; 7 Man.R.(2d) 359; 53 C.C.C.(2d) 289, refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Sundown (J.), [1999] 1 S.C.R. 393; 236 N.R. 251; 177 Sask.R. 1; 199 W.A.C. 1, refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Seward (J.L.) et al. (1999), 199 B.C.A.C. 306; 194 W.A.C. 306; 133 C.C.C.(3d) 437 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Paul, [2000] 3 C.N.L.R. 262 (Que. S.C.), refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Bernard (A.) (2002), 200 N.S.R.(2d) 352; 627 A.P.R. 352 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 57].
R. v. Augustine (C.C.) (2001), 244 N.B.R.(2d) 289; 634 A.P.R. 289 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 57].
Statutes Noticed:
Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-5, sect. 88 [para. 46].
Wildlife Act, S.B.C. 1982, c. 57, sect. 27(1) [para. 7].
Counsel:
B.W. Rendell, for the respondent;
L. Mandell, Q.C., and A.A. Walkem, for the appellants.
This appeal was heard on April 22-24, 2002, before Singh, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on May 24, 2002.
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