The court granted interlocutory statutory and quia timet injunctions to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties.
The City of Waterloo sought and was granted interlocutory statutory and quia timet injunctions to restrain "persons unknown" from violating the City's Nuisance Party By-law in connection with anticipated unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day street parties.
The court found a clear breach of the by-law, significant unrecoverable public costs, and a high probability of irreparable harm.
The decision reviews the legal standards for statutory and quia timet injunctions, the public interest in enforcement, and the limited impact on Charter rights.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeMar 11, 2025
