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16950

Harold Irvine, et al. v. Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1991-03-25 Appeal closed
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Mr. Justice G. Garton (Ottawa,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, John Sopinka (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, R. Mongeon (Mtl,QC)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, J. Leon (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, J.A.B. MacDonald (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, J.A. Hodgon (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, F.J.C. Newbould (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, E. Sexton (Toronto,ON)
1987-08-12 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Ottawa,ON) by hand
1987-07-08 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Ottawa,ON) by hand
1987-03-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI C La LeD
Dismissed, with costs
1984-10-25 Hearing of the appeal, 1984-10-25, (Appeal heard October 25th and 26th), CJ B E McI C La LeD
Decision reserved
1984-10-23 Appellant's factum, (served copy), with service York Russel Inc.
1984-10-22 Book of authorities, 11 copies, 4 volumes (Blue) Lorne Gilbert Coons
1984-10-22 Book of authorities, 9 copies, volumes 1 & 2 Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
1984-10-19 Decision on motion for directions, CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1984-10-19 Hearing of motion for directions, 1984-10-19, CJ
1984-10-19 Submission of motion for directions, 1984-10-19, CJ
1984-10-18 Affidavit York Russel Inc.
1984-10-18 Motion for directions York Russel Inc.
1984-10-12 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Newman Steel Ltd.
1984-10-11 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Namasco Limited
1984-09-21 Appeal court record
1984-09-21 Certified casebook Harold Irvine
1984-09-21 Book of authorities, 10 copies Westeel-Rosco Limited
1984-09-17 Respondent's factum, (served copy), with service Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
1984-09-11 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1984-10-25
Decision reserved
1984-09-07 Book of authorities, (20 copies of the Combines Investigation Act) Harold Irvine
1984-09-07 Respondent's factum, 21 copies Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
1984-05-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies, volumes 1 & 2 Harold Irvine
1984-05-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 84/05/23 from H. Christie
1984-01-17 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Samuel, Son & Co. Limited
1984-01-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 84/01/03 from E. Van Bemmel (RE: Ottawa Ag.)
1983-12-19 Appellant's factum, 20 copies Westeel-Rosco Limited
1983-12-14 Appellant's factum, With service Westeel-Rosco Limited
1983-12-13 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Lorne Gilbert Coons
1983-12-13 Affidavit, of service of factum Drummond McCall Inc.
1983-12-12 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Drummond McCall Inc.
1983-05-05 Case on appeal Harold Irvine
1983-04-12 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1984-10-01
1983-04-11 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-04-11 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-04-11, Reg
1983-04-11 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-04-11, Reg
1983-04-11 Response to motion to expedite the appeal Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
1983-04-11 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Harold Irvine
1983-04-11 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service Harold Irvine
1983-02-25 Case on appeal, 21 copies, volumes 1 & 2, with service Harold Irvine
1982-04-19 Order granting leave to appeal
1982-04-15 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 4268 Harold Irvine
1982-04-15 Notice of appeal, With service Harold Irvine
1982-03-15 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ E C
Granted, no order as to costs
1982-03-15 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1982-03-15, CJ E C
1982-03-15 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1982-03-15, CJ E C
1982-03-11 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Restrictive Trade Practices Commission
1982-03-04 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Harold Irvine
1982-03-04 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1982-03-04 Harold Irvine
1982-02-17 Notice of application for leave to appeal, With service Harold Irvine

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Irvine, Harold Applicant Active
Namasco Limited Applicant Active
McKay, Charles Ian Applicant Active
Drummond McCall Inc. Applicant Active
Samuel, Son & Co. Limited Applicant Active
Brayley, W. Grant Applicant Active
Westeel-Rosco Limited Applicant Active
York Russel Inc. Applicant Active
Newbery, L.F. Applicant Active
Katzman, Norman Applicant Active
White, John M. Applicant Active
Robidoux, Leon Applicant Active
Coughlin, Timothy H. Applicant Active
Newman Steel Ltd. Applicant Active
Newman, Benjamin P.R. Applicant Active
Taube, Sigmund R. Applicant Active
Karcz, Zenon P. Applicant Active
Sheppard, Peter R. Applicant Active
Coons, Lorne Gilbert Applicant Active
Jobin, James Arthur Applicant Active
Grinstead, Donald Charles Applicant Active
Fitzgerald, Hugh Applicant Active
Mowat, William Alexander Applicant Active
Moore, Bruce Scott Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Restrictive Trade Practices Commission Respondent Active
Director of Investigation & Research, appointed under the Combines Investigation Act Respondent Active
Griffin, H.H. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Irvine, Harold

Counsel
Names
J. Edgar Sexton, Q.C.
Valerie Dyer
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 362-2111

Party: Namasco Limited

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey S. Leon
Contact information
Campbell, Godfrey & Lewtas
3600 TORONTO DOMINION CENTRE
PO BOX 36
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 1C5
Telephone: (416) 362-2401

Party: McKay, Charles Ian

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey S. Leon
Contact information
Campbell, Godfrey & Lewtas
3600 TORONTO DOMINION CENTRE
PO BOX 36
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 1C5
Telephone: (416) 362-2401

Party: Drummond McCall Inc.

Counsel
Names
Sidney Lederman
Robert Rueter
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Samuel, Son & Co. Limited

Counsel
Names
W.J. Miller
W.J. Weir
John MacDonald
Hugh A. Christie
Contact information
Smith Lyons
5800 - 40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Z7
Telephone: (416) 369-7200
FAX: (416) 369-7250

Party: Brayley, W. Grant

Counsel
Name
W.J. Miller
Contact information
Smith Lyons
5800 - 40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Z7
Telephone: (416) 369-7200
FAX: (416) 369-7250

Party: Westeel-Rosco Limited

Counsel
Names
James A. Hodgson
N.R. Finkelstein
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653

Party: York Russel Inc.

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Newbery, L.F.

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Katzman, Norman

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: White, John M.

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Robidoux, Leon

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Coughlin, Timothy H.

Counsel
Name
Frank J.C. Newbould, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749

Party: Newman Steel Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Robert Mongeon
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1501, avenue McGill College
26e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3N9
Telephone: (514) 841-6432
FAX: (514) 841-6499
Email: rmongeon@dwpv.com

Party: Newman, Benjamin P.R.

Counsel
Name
Robert Mongeon
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1501, avenue McGill College
26e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3N9
Telephone: (514) 841-6432
FAX: (514) 841-6499
Email: rmongeon@dwpv.com

Party: Taube, Sigmund R.

Counsel
Name
Robert Mongeon
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1501, avenue McGill College
26e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3N9
Telephone: (514) 841-6432
FAX: (514) 841-6499
Email: rmongeon@dwpv.com

Party: Karcz, Zenon P.

Counsel
Name
Robert Mongeon
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1501, avenue McGill College
26e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3N9
Telephone: (514) 841-6432
FAX: (514) 841-6499
Email: rmongeon@dwpv.com

Party: Sheppard, Peter R.

Counsel
Name
Robert Mongeon
Contact information
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
1501, avenue McGill College
26e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3N9
Telephone: (514) 841-6432
FAX: (514) 841-6499
Email: rmongeon@dwpv.com

Party: Coons, Lorne Gilbert

Counsel
Names
John Sopinka, Q.C
Ian Weir
David Brown
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Jobin, James Arthur

Counsel
Name
John Sopinka, Q.C
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Grinstead, Donald Charles

Counsel
Name
John Sopinka, Q.C
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Fitzgerald, Hugh

Counsel
Name
John Sopinka, Q.C
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Mowat, William Alexander

Counsel
Name
John Sopinka, Q.C
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Moore, Bruce Scott

Counsel
Name
John Sopinka, Q.C
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866

Party: Restrictive Trade Practices Commission

Counsel
Names
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Bryan Findlay
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Robert Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Director of Investigation & Research, appointed under the Combines Investigation Act

Counsel
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Robert Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Griffin, H.H.

Counsel
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Robert Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

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Lower court rulings

March 12, 1981
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-1230-81

Motion for writs certiorari and prohibition allowed in part

December 15, 1981
Federal Court of Appeal

A-143-81

Appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13