Judgement of The Supreme Court of Canada
Mrs. Lavell and Mrs. Bédard's cases were both appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, which were both heard together.
In a 4–1–4 vote, the Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeals, setting aside the respective judgements of the Ontario Supreme Court and Federal Court of Appeal.
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