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18270

Human Rights Commission of Quebec v. City of Brossard, et al.

(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-09-06 Appeal closed
1989-01-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, C. Vermette (Montreal, QC)
1989-01-12 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Registrar (Montreal, QC)
1988-12-23 Approved order for payment out
1988-11-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ottawa, Ont.)
1988-11-17 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël Décary (Hull, QC)
1988-11-10 Judgment on the appeal rendered, the respondent's motion for declaratory judgment is dismissed with costs in all courts., B McI C La W LeD LaF
Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below
1986-04-30 Hearing of the appeal, 1986-04-30, B McI C La W LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1986-04-28 Book of authorities, 10 copies Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1986-04-28 Service
1986-04-11 Book of authorities, 10 copies Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1986-04-11 Respondent's factum, 21 copies City of Brossard
1985-01-08 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1985-01-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1986-04-30
Decision reserved
1985-01-07 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1985-01-21
1985-01-07 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-01-07 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-01-07, Reg
1985-01-07 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1985-01-07, Reg
1985-01-04 Motion to expedite the appeal Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1985-01-04 Appellant's factum, 22 copies Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-07-17 Appeal court record
1984-07-17 Trial court record
1984-07-17 Certified casebook, 20 copies Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-07-12 Case on appeal, 20 copies Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-03-07 Notice of deposit of security, served copy
1984-03-07 Notice of appeal, served copy Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-02-24 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1371 Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-02-22 Order granting leave to appeal
1984-02-22 Notice of deposit of security
1984-02-22 Notice of appeal Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-02-16 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, D B C
Granted, with costs in the cause
1984-02-16 Application for leave to appeal, receipt #6266, Completed on: 1984-02-16 Human Rights Commission of Quebec
1984-01-25 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1984-01-25, D B C
Decision reserved
1984-01-25 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1984-01-25, D B C
Decision reserved

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Human Rights Commission of Quebec Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
City of Brossard Respondent Active
Laurin, Line Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Human Rights Commission of Quebec

Counsel
Name
Hélène LeBel
Contact information
Rivest, Schmidt, Moreau, Desautels & Tardif
7712 RUE ST-HUBERT
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2R 2N8
Telephone: (514) 948-1888
FAX: (514) 948-0772
Agent
Name
Robert Décary, c.r.
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Laurin, Line

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: City of Brossard

Counsel
Name
Clermont Vermette, c.r.
Contact information
Vermette, Dunton & Associés
2104 - 800 PL VICTORIA
CP 303
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H4Z 1H1
Telephone: (514) 866-6743
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

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Lower court rulings

December 20, 1979
Superior Court of Quebec

500-05-016079-798

requête rejetée

October 18, 1983
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)

500-09-000073-809

appel accueilli

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13