Background:
Tanya Akonwie, a Métis woman from Vanderhoof, B.C., filed a civil claim against the Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia, Northern Health Authority (NHA), and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). The case arose from a wellness check initiated by FNHA staff that led to Akonwie’s transport to Vanderhoof Hospital, where she alleged negligent medical treatment.

Legal Claims:

• Against FNHA: Akonwie alleged negligence, claiming FNHA staff wrongfully initiated the wellness check without authority.

• Against NHA: She alleged medical negligence, citing failure to conduct tests, mismanagement of her pregnancy, and improper mental health treatment. She also claimed privacy violations and breaches of her Charter rights under Section 7.

Court’s Analysis & Ruling:
Justice Ball found the pleadings vague, prolix, and legally deficient under Rule 9-5 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules. The negligence claims lacked specific material facts, and the Charter claims were unsupported. The privacy claim failed as no common law tort of privacy exists in B.C.

Outcome & Costs:
The court dismissed the entire claim and struck the pleadings. The Northern Health Authority and First Nations Health Authority were awarded costs, payable by Akonwie forthwith after assessment as a matter of normal difficulty.