Rasouli Case - Call for Interveners

Now that the Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal, the appellants have 30 days to file a Notice of Appeal.  [Rule 58(1)(b)]  Within 12 weeks after that, the appellants must file and serve their factum, record, and book of authorities.  [Rule 35(1)].  And within 4 weeks after that, any person interested in the appeal may make a motion for intervention.  [Rules 55-56]  

Given both the public policy importance of the issues in this case and the factual errors made by the Ontario court, I hope that relevant physician associations, hospital associations, and others will prepare motions for intervention.

In a paper published in the Osgoode Hall Law Review last year, professors Alarie and Green concluded that 'interveners matter more than many observers might expect."