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17587

Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited v. Workers' Compensation Board

(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)
1985-10-04 Payment out cheque issued, receipt #3951; to Gowling and Henderson
1985-07-23 General proceeding, record sent to N.W. Solowan
1985-06-27 General proceeding, record sent to Shaughnessy, Toronto, reg. mail
1985-06-13 Judgment on the appeal rendered, The appellant is entitled to its costs throughout to be taxed on the appropriate scale (for further particulars see file), CJ CJ R B E McI C La W
Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below
1983-12-14 Hearing of the appeal, 1983-12-14, CJ CJ R B E McI C La W
Decision reserved
1983-12-12 Book of authorities, 11 copies Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
1983-12-05 Intervener's factum, 1 copy, with service Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
1983-12-02 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
1983-12-02 Book of authorities, 10 copies Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory
1983-11-28 Intervener's factum, 1 copy, with service Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory
1983-11-25 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory
1983-11-23 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1983-11-22 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Attorney General of Canada
1983-11-15 Intervener's factum, 1 copy, with service Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario
1983-11-14 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario
1983-11-07 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1983-10-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies of list of authorities Workers' Compensation Board
1983-10-18 Book of authorities, 2 copies of list of authorities Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-10-04 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1983-12-14
Decision reserved
1983-10-03 Intervener's factum, 1 copy, with service Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick
1983-09-30 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick
1983-09-29 Respondent's factum, 1 copy, with service Workers' Compensation Board
1983-09-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter from Gowling dated 83/09/22
1983-09-09 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1983-09-08 Notice of hearing Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-09-02 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, appeal to take place of Cardinal
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-09-02 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1983-09-02, appeal to take place of Cardinal
1983-09-02 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-02, appeal to take place of Cardinal
1983-09-02 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1983-09-02, appeal to take place of Cardinal
1983-09-01 Response to motion to expedite the appeal, With service Workers' Compensation Board
1983-09-01 Affidavit, With service Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-09-01 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-08-31 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1983-10-04
1983-08-25 Proof of service, of appellant's factum
1983-08-16 Proof of service, of appellant's factum
1983-08-08 Appellant's factum, 22 copies (including original and served copy), with service Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-07-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, letter from S. Brown dated 83/07/18
1983-07-20 Proof of service
1983-07-19 Case on appeal, 20 copies Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-07-13 General proceeding, 20 copies of case returned for corrections
1983-07-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1983-07-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1983-07-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1983-07-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1983-07-12 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, leave to intervene and file factum and be represented by counsel is granted to the W.C.B. of Yukon, B.C., Ontario and New Brunswick, McI
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-07-12 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-07-12, leave to intervene and file factum and be represented by counsel is granted to the W.C.B. of Yukon, B.C., Ontario and New Brunswick, McI
1983-07-12 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1983-07-12, leave to intervene and file factum and be represented by counsel is granted to the W.C.B. of Yukon, B.C., Ontario and New Brunswick, McI
1983-07-06 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-07-06 Affidavit, 4 copies Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory
1983-07-06 Affidavit, 4 copies Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
1983-07-06 Affidavit, 4 copies Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario
1983-07-06 Affidavit, 4 copies Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick
1983-07-06 Motion for leave to intervene Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory
1983-07-06 Motion for leave to intervene Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
1983-07-06 Motion for leave to intervene Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario
1983-07-06 Motion for leave to intervene Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick
1983-06-24 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
1983-06-24 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1983-06-22 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1983-06-21 Certified casebook Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-06-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, 2 letters from N.W. Solowan dated 83/06/16
1983-06-20 Appeal court record
1983-06-13 Case on appeal, 20 copies Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-06-01 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1983-05-26 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-05-25 Notice of deposit of security
1983-05-25 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1983-05-24 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1335 Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-05-19 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, for constitutional question see file or Registrar's Red book no. 5 at p. 172. Notice of interventions by 83/06/24, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-05-19 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1983-05-19, for constitutional question see file or Registrar's Red book no. 5 at p. 172. Notice of interventions by 83/06/24, CJ
1983-05-19 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1983-05-19, for constitutional question see file or Registrar's Red book no. 5 at p. 172. Notice of interventions by 83/06/24, CJ
1983-05-17 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #5500 Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-05-17 Notice of appeal, With service Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-05-17 Motion to state a constitutional question Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-05-02 Order granting leave to appeal
1983-04-26 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, R D McI
Granted, with costs in the cause
1983-04-26 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1983-04-26, R D McI
1983-04-26 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1983-04-26, R D McI
1983-04-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Workers' Compensation Board
1983-03-31 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1983-03-31 Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-03-17 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1983-03-17 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, Time extended to 83/04/26, B
Granted, no order as to costs
1983-03-17 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1983-03-17, Time extended to 83/04/26, B
1983-03-17 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1983-03-17, Time extended to 83/04/26, B
1983-03-15 General proceeding, consent pursuant to Rule 15(5) Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-03-15 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application Workers' Compensation Board
1983-03-15 Affidavit Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited
1983-03-15 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Workers' Compensation Board Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active
Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick Intervener Active
Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario Intervener Active
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia Intervener Active
Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Deloitte Haskins and Sells Limited

Counsel
Michael J. McCabe
L.N. Boddy
Cruickshank Karvellas
3400 - 10180, 101 ST NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4W9
Telephone: (403) 428-3800
FAX: (403) 424-1311
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Workers' Compensation Board

Counsel
J. Douglas Carr
Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
9912 - 107TH ST
PO BOX 2415 STN MAIN
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 2S5
Telephone: (403) 498-4414
FAX: (403) 427-0234
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
T.B. Smith, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4838

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Nolan D. Steed
W. Henkel
Attorney General of Alberta
300 - 10199, 101 ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-2983
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Nova Scotia

Counsel
Reinhold Endres, Q.C.
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
400 - 5151 TERMINAL RD
PO BOX 7
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (902) 424-4024
Agent
Stephen J. Grace
Neville, Hall & Selkirk
222 Somerset St W
3rd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2G3
Telephone: (613) 237-7092
FAX: (613) 237-1156

Party: Workers' Compensation Board of New Brunswick

Counsel
Levi E. Clain, Q.C.
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales
601 - 644 MAIN ST
PO BOX 20070
MONCTON, New Brunswick
E1C 9M1
Telephone: (506) 853-1970
FAX: (506) 858-8454
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario

Counsel
A. McNaustin
A.M. Austin
Weir & Foulds
1600 - 2 FIRST CANADIAN PLACE
PO BOX 480
TORONTO, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia

Counsel
Gerald W. Massing
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
6951 WESTMINSTER HWY
RICHMOND, British Columbia
V7C 1C6
Telephone: (604) 276-3121
FAX: (604) 279-8116
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Workers' Compensation Board of the Yukon Territory

Counsel
Donald G. Kidd
Boylan, Preston, Kidd & O'Brian
2093 - 2ND AVE
WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory
Y1A 1B5
Telephone: (403) 668-5252
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

This party is not represented by counsel.

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Lower court rulings

March 4, 1982
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

0127-08

application granted

February 13, 1983
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

15330

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13