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17569

Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch, et al. v. Southam Inc.

(Alberta) (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)
1998-01-02 Appeal closed
1984-09-17 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ CJ R B E McI C La W
Dismissed, with costs
1983-11-22 Hearing of the appeal, 1983-11-22, Heard on November 22 and 23, CJ CJ R B E McI C La W
Decision reserved
1983-11-21 Book of authorities, 10 copies de la Constitution Canadienne 1981 Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-11-18 Appeal court record
1983-11-18 Trial court record
1983-11-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter dated 83/11/16 from N.W. Solowan
1983-11-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter dated 83/11/17 (D.F. Phenix)
1983-11-17 Book of authorities, 10 copies of Search & Seizure (working paper) Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-11-10 Book of authorities, 10 copies Southam Inc.
1983-11-09 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2 Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-11-02 Book of authorities, 1 copy of list of statutes Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-11-01 Respondent's factum Southam Inc.
1983-10-26 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1983-10-26 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Alberta
1983-10-18 General proceeding, records sent to Huff, Edmonton, CN Express
1983-10-18 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, to Huff, Edmonton, CN Express
1983-10-04 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1983-11-22
Decision reserved
1983-10-04 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1983-09-30 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, Appeal to be heard on Tuesday 83/11/22
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-09-30 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1983-09-30, Appeal to be heard on Tuesday 83/11/22
1983-09-30 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-30, Appeal to be heard on Tuesday 83/11/22
1983-09-30 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-30, Appeal to be heard on Tuesday 83/11/22
1983-09-26 Affidavit, of Hunter Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-09-26 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-09-06 Book of authorities, 9 copies of list of statutes Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-09-06 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1983-10-04
1983-09-06 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-09-06 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-06, Reg
1983-09-06 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-06, Reg
1983-09-06 Response to motion to expedite the appeal Southam Inc.
1983-09-06 Motion to expedite the appeal Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-09-02 Book of authorities, 1 copy of list of statutes Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-09-02 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-08-04 Case on appeal, 20 copies Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-08-04 Certified casebook, With service Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-06-17 Order granting leave to appeal
1983-05-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies, with service Attorney General of Alberta
1983-05-10 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1983-04-29 Notice of constitutional question(s) Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-04-18 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, For constitutional question see Registrar's Red Book at p. 155 or file. Notice of interventions by 83/05/24, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-04-18 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1983-04-18, For constitutional question see Registrar's Red Book at p. 155 or file. Notice of interventions by 83/05/24, CJ
1983-04-18 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1983-04-18, For constitutional question see Registrar's Red Book at p. 155 or file. Notice of interventions by 83/05/24, CJ
1983-04-13 Motion to state a constitutional question, With service Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-04-08 Notice of appeal, With service Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-03-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, R D McI
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-03-21 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1983-03-21, R D McI
1983-03-21 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1983-03-21, R D McI
1983-03-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, With service Southam Inc.
1983-03-18 Correspondence received from, letter dated 83/03/17 from Reynolds Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-03-18 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, served copy of judgment, with service
1983-03-02 Book of authorities, 5 copies of Combines Investigation Act Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch
1983-03-02 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1983-03-02 Lawson A.W. Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch, Lawson A.W. Applicant Active
Milton, Michael J. Applicant Active
Murphy, Michael L. Applicant Active
McAlpine, J. Andrew Applicant Active
Marrocco, also known as Anthony P. Marrocco, Antonio P. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Southam Inc. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Hunter, Director of Investigation and Research of the Combines Investigation Branch, Lawson A.W.

Counsel
Names
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Ingrid C. Hutton
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840
Agent
Name
Roger Tassé, Q.C.
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

Party: Milton, Michael J.

Counsel
Name
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840
Agent
Name
Roger Tassé, Q.C.
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

Party: Murphy, Michael L.

Counsel
Name
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840

Party: McAlpine, J. Andrew

Counsel
Name
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840

Party: Marrocco, also known as Anthony P. Marrocco, Antonio P.

Counsel
Name
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840

Party: Southam Inc.

Counsel
Names
A.H. Lefever
F.S. Kozak
Contact information
Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer LLP
3200 - 10180, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3W8
Telephone: (403) 425-9510
FAX: (403) 429-3044
Agent
Name
John Bochnovic
Contact information
Smart & Biggar
900 - 55 Metcalfe St
Box 2999 Stn D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y6
Telephone: (613) 232-2486
FAX: (613) 232-8440

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Agent
Name
Donald P. Burke
Contact information
Cooligan Ryan LLP
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501

Summary

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Lower court rulings

May 20, 1982
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8203-12876

application for interim injonction refused

May 26, 1982
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)

not available

motion for stay of execution dismissed

January 31, 1983
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

15502

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13