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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.

List of proceedings
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
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
1985-01-26 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1985-01-29
Decision reserved
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
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
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
1984-03-05 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-03-05
Decision reserved
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
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
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
1983-09-26 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26
Decision reserved
1983-09-26 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26
Decision reserved
1983-09-26 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-09-26
Decision reserved
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Ontario Human Rights Commission Applicant Active
O'Malley (Vincent), Theresa Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Simpsons-Sears Ltd. Respondent Active

Other parties

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
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
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: O'Malley (Vincent), Theresa

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
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Simpsons-Sears Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Christopher G. Riggs, Q.C.
Contact information
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie
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
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Name
Milton C. Woodard, Q.C.
Contact information
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Name
Robert A. Philp
Contact information
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
1600 STANDARD LIFE CENTRE
10405 JASPER AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4R7
Telephone: (403) 427-3116
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Names
Lawrie Cherniack
M.C. Woodard
Contact information
Cherniack Allen
200 - 100 OSBORNE ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3L 1Y5
Telephone: (204) 284-6886

Party: Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded

Counsel
Name
J. David Baker
Contact information
Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped
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
Name
J. David Baker
Contact information
Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped
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.

Summary

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Lower court rulings

March 2, 1982
Divisional Court of Ontario

380/80

Appeal dismissed

August 12, 1982
Court of Appeal for Ontario

417/82

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13