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17328
Ontario Human Rights Commission, et al. v. Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-13 | Appeal closed | |
| 1988-01-21 | Decision on the bill of costs, $8,707.94 | |
| 1986-06-18 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Toronto,ON) | |
| 1986-06-18 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Toronto,ON) | |
| 1986-04-21 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON) | |
| 1985-12-17 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, The appeal is allowed with costs and the respondent, Simpsons-Sears Ltd., is directed to pay to the complainant as compensation the difference between the sum of her earnings while engaged as a part-time employee of the Respondent, from October 23, 1978 to July 6, 1979, and the amount she would have earned as a full-time employee during that period. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1985-04-02 | General proceeding, addt'l authorities, 10 copies | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-29 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1985-01-29 Decision reserved |
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| 1985-01-26 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1985-01-29 Decision reserved |
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| 1985-01-25 | Book of authorities, (Joint authorities of I01 and I04) | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-25 | Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1985-01-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-23 | Intervener's factum, 18 copies, with service | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Simpsons-Sears Ltd. |
| 1985-01-22 | Intervener's factum, With service | Alberta Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-22 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies (Joint factum of I05 & I06), with service | Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded |
| 1985-01-21 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, E Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1985-01-17 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1985-01-17, E | |
| 1985-01-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1985-01-17, E | |
| 1985-01-17 | Intervener's factum, 20 copies | Alberta Human Rights Commission |
| 1985-01-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1984-10-24 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1984-10-24 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1984-09-05 | Appeal court record | |
| 1984-03-08 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McI Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-03-08 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-03-08, McI | |
| 1984-03-08 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-03-08, McI | |
| 1984-03-05 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-03-05 Decision reserved |
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| 1984-03-05 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-03-05 Decision reserved |
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| 1984-02-24 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Retail Council of Canada |
| 1983-10-18 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1983-10-18 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1983-09-27 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-09-27 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-27, W | |
| 1983-09-27 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-27, W | |
| 1983-09-27 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-09-27 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-27, W | |
| 1983-09-27 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-27, W | |
| 1983-09-26 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26 Decision reserved |
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| 1983-09-26 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26 Decision reserved |
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| 1983-09-26 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26 Decision reserved |
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| 1983-09-26 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26 Decision reserved |
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| 1983-09-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, (affidavit in support filed), with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped |
| 1983-09-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, (affidavit in support filed), with service | Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded |
| 1983-09-06 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service | Simpsons-Sears Ltd. |
| 1983-09-01 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1983-10-04 | |
| 1983-07-18 | Appellant's factum, 20 copies | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1983-01-06 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1983-01-06 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1983-01-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-01-05 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-01-05 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-01-05 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1983-01-05 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-01-05, W | |
| 1983-01-05 | Motion for leave to intervene, (affidavit & consent filed) | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-23 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Simpsons-Sears Ltd. |
| 1982-12-23 | Motion for leave to intervene | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-17 | Certified casebook | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-16 | Affidavit | Alberta Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-16 | Affidavit | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-16 | Motion for leave to intervene | Alberta Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-16 | Motion for leave to intervene | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-12-14 | Case on appeal, 20 copies | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-11-19 | Notice of deposit of security, With service | |
| 1982-11-19 | $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 1311 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-11-19 | Notice of appeal, With service | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-11-16 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1982-11-01 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI W Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1982-11-01 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1982-11-01, CJ McI W | |
| 1982-11-01 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1982-11-01, CJ McI W | |
| 1982-10-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Simpsons-Sears Ltd. |
| 1982-10-28 | Book of authorities, 5 copies | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-10-26 | Affidavit, of Marlene Antonio (5 copies) | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1982-10-22 | Application for leave to appeal, 3 copies, with service, Completed on: 1982-10-22 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Human Rights Commission | Applicant | Active |
| O'Malley (Vincent), Theresa | Applicant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Simpsons-Sears Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Alberta Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Manitoba Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded | Intervener | Active |
| Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Jewish Congress | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Ontario Human Rights Commission
Counsel
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Party: O'Malley (Vincent), Theresa
Counsel
5300 COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 85 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1B9
Telephone: (416) 869-5500
FAX: (416) 947-0866
Agent
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877
Party: Simpsons-Sears Ltd.
Counsel
Toronto-Dominion Tower, 30th Fl.
P.O. Box 371
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1K8
Telephone: (416) 362-1011
FAX: (416) 362-9680
Email: cgr@hicks.com
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Counsel
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Alberta Human Rights Commission
Counsel
1600 STANDARD LIFE CENTRE
10405 JASPER AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4R7
Telephone: (403) 427-3116
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Canadian Human Rights Commission
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Counsel
M.C. Woodard
200 - 100 OSBORNE ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3L 1Y5
Telephone: (204) 284-6886
Party: Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded
Counsel
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Party: Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped
Counsel
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Party: Canadian Jewish Congress
This party is not represented by counsel.
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Lower court rulings
Divisional Court of Ontario
380/80
Appeal dismissed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
417/82
Appeal dismissed
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