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18224
Alberta Reference Re Section 27 (1) Judicature Act
(Alberta) (Criminal) (Reference)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-23 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Edmonton,AB) via Registered mail | |
| 1984-12-20 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ R B E McI C La Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-09-04 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of additional authorities | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-08-09 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of additional authorities | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-03-26 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1984-03-26, (Appeal heard March 26th and 27th), CJ R B E McI C La Decision reserved |
|
| 1984-03-24 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1984-03-26 Decision reserved |
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| 1984-03-23 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1984-03-23 | Book of authorities, 31 copies | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1984-03-23 | Intervener's factum, 31 copies | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1984-03-22 | Intervener's factum, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-03-22 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Saskatachewan |
| 1984-03-22 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of Saskatachewan |
| 1984-03-21 | Book of authorities, 20 copies, vols. 1 to 4 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-03-21 | Intervener's factum | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-03-19 | Intervener's factum, 30 copies | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1984-03-05 | Book of authorities, 18 copies & 18 copies of appendix to factum | Opposite View |
| 1984-02-28 | Respondent's factum, With service | Opposite View |
| 1984-02-17 | Respondent's factum, 29 copies | Opposite View |
| 1984-02-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1984-02-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, (Time to service & file Respondents' factum extended to February 27, 1984), E Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-02-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1984-02-16, (Time to service & file Respondents' factum extended to February 27, 1984), E | |
| 1984-02-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1984-02-16, (Time to service & file Respondents' factum extended to February 27, 1984), E | |
| 1984-02-15 | Response to motion to extend time, time to service & file Respondents' factum | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-02-15 | Motion to extend time, time to service & file Respondents' factum | Opposite View |
| 1984-02-15 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, B Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-02-15 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-02-15, B | |
| 1984-02-15 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-02-15, B | |
| 1984-02-13 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-02-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1984-02-08 | Book of authorities, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-02-07 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-02-03 | General proceeding, to note served copy of appendix to factum | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-02-03 | General proceeding, to note 29 copies of appendix to factum | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-31 | Appellant's factum, 2 served copies, with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-27 | Appellant's factum, 29 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-24 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1984-01-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1984-01-19 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, D Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-01-19 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, D Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-01-19 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, D Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-01-19 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, D Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-01-19 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-19 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-01-19, D | |
| 1984-01-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, to A.G. of Saskatchewan intervention | Opposite View |
| 1984-01-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, to A.G. of Saskatchewan | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-18 | Affidavit | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1984-01-18 | Motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1984-01-17 | Affidavit | Attorney General of Saskatachewan |
| 1984-01-17 | Motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Saskatachewan |
| 1984-01-17 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-17 | Affidavit | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1984-01-17 | Motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1984-01-13 | Notice of hearing | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-13 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Opposite View |
| 1984-01-13 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-11 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal | |
| 1984-01-10 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1984-01-29 | |
| 1984-01-10 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (Appellants factum by Jan 30; Respondents' factum by Feb 21; Appeal to be heard March 26/84) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1984-01-10 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1984-01-10, (Appellants factum by Jan 30; Respondents' factum by Feb 21; Appeal to be heard March 26/84) | |
| 1984-01-10 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-01-10, (Appellants factum by Jan 30; Respondents' factum by Feb 21; Appeal to be heard March 26/84) | |
| 1984-01-10 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-01-10, (Appellants factum by Jan 30; Respondents' factum by Feb 21; Appeal to be heard March 26/84) | |
| 1984-01-10 | Certified casebook | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-10 | Appeal court record | |
| 1984-01-10 | Affidavit, of William H. Corbett, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-01-09 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1984-01-09 | Agreement as to contents of case | Opposite View |
| 1984-01-09 | Case on appeal, 30 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-06 | Affidavit, of Bruce R. Fraser | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1984-01-05 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal | Opposite View |
| 1984-01-05 | Motion to expedite the appeal, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1983-12-21 | Notice of appeal | Attorney General of Alberta |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Reference Re Section 27 (1) Judicature Act | Applicant | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opposite View | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Alberta Reference Re Section 27 (1) Judicature Act
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
1660 - 639, 5TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
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Telephone: (403) 297-3360
Agent
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Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Isaac
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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OTTAWA, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 996-1693
Party: Attorney General of Manitoba
Counsel
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Telephone: (204) 945-2873
Agent
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
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TORONTO, Ontario
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Telephone: (416) 326-2220
Agent
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Prevost
4.100 - 1 RUE NOTRE-DAME E
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2703
FAX: (514) 873-9895
Agent
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Opposite View
Counsel
1201 ESSO TOWER
10060 JASPER AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4E5
Telephone: (403) 426-5330
FAX: (403) 428-1066
Agent
830 - 99 Bank St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6C1
Telephone: (613) 238-2022
FAX: (613) 238-8775
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