Attorney General of Canada V. Lavell - Judgement of The Supreme Court of Canada

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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