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18606

Reference: Legal issues relating to certain language rights under section 23 of the Manitoba Act 1870 and section 133 of the Constitution Act 1867

(Manitoba) (Civil) (Reference)

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)
1992-05-19 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order settling the Order of this Court made Jan/23/1992,, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-05-19 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-05-19, for an order settling the Order of this Court made Jan/23/1992,, Reg
1992-05-19 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-05-19, for an order settling the Order of this Court made Jan/23/1992,, Reg
1992-05-19 Order on miscellaneous motion, settling the order of this Court made Jan/23/1992, for Order see file., with service
1992-05-19 General proceeding, Order RE: Reference see file for details on this order.
1992-05-12 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order to settle the Order of this Court dated January 23/92 (2 copies), with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1992-05-05 Proof of service, of Notice of Agreement
1992-04-24 General proceeding, to note copy of the Notice of Agreement between the parties extending to July 15, 1992, the period of temporary validity of Acts of the Manitoba Legislature and copy of question 6(a) and page 28 of reasons for judgment distributed to Cheif Justice Lamer a
1992-04-22 General proceeding, Notice of Agreement to extend to July 15/92 the period of temporary validity of Acts of the Manitoba Legislature Attorney General of Manitoba
1992-02-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown; re: judgment to be issued
1992-01-23 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia, to establish the minimum period necessary for translation, re-enactment, printing and publishing of: 1. unilingual Acts of the Legislature of Manitoba which would be currently in force were it not for their constitutional defect; and 2. the unilingual repealed and spent Acts of the Legislature of Manitoba
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-01-23 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1992-01-23, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia
1992-01-23 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1992-01-23, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia
1991-10-23 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (190 pages)
1991-10-18 General proceeding, 10 copies of factum filed in 21762 (Sinclair) Attorney General of Quebec
1991-10-08 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-10-08
Decision reserved
1991-10-08 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-10-08
Decision reserved
1991-10-08 General proceeding, 2 copy of the record of the original supplementary letters patent Alliance Québec
1991-09-30 Service, of joint casebook of authorities, vols. 1 to 8
1991-09-27 Service, of joint casebook of authorities, vols. 1 to 8
1991-09-26 Service, of authorities, vols. 1 to 8 (joint with 21762)
1991-09-26 Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (no order as to costs), G
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-09-26 Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1991-09-26, (no order as to costs), G
1991-09-26 Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1991-09-26, (no order as to costs), G
1991-09-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Warren J. Newman (original); re: neither consents to nor opposes the motion to file a reply factum of Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Madeleine Renaud; re: neither consents nor opposes the motion of Société Franco-Manitobaine to file a reply factum
1991-09-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Sylvie Roussel; objet: s'en remet à la discrétion de la cour concernant l'avis de requête de la Société Franco-Manitobaine pour permission de produire une réplique
1991-09-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies, vols. 1 to 8 (joint with 21762) Attorney General of Canada
1991-09-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Warren J. Newman; re: neither consents to not opposes the motion of Société franco- manitobaine to file a written reply
1991-09-23 Affidavit, of Antoine Francois Hacault, Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-23 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, With service Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-23 Service, of the motion and Affidavit of Antoine Hacault for an Order permitting the filing of a reply factum
1991-09-23 Affidavit, for an Order permitting the filing of a reply factum; 2 copies; Antoine François Hacault, with service Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-23 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order permitting the filing of a reply factum Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-19 General proceeding, schedule of hearing agreed to be all counsels Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-09-19 Appeal hearing
1991-09-17 Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, With service Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1991-09-17 Response to miscellaneous motion, for an Order permitting the filing of a reply factum Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1991-09-11 Service, of intervener's factum
1991-09-04 Affidavit, in reply to materials filed by FFGQ and A.G. Man. 33 copies, with service Société franco-manitobaine
1991-09-03 Service, du mémoire
1991-08-30 Intervener's factum, 31 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1991-08-30 Intervener's factum, 31 copies Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1991-08-30 Intervener's factum, 29 copies Roger Joseph Albert Bilodeau
1991-08-28 Intervener's factum, 33 copies, with service Alliance Québec
1991-08-26 Service, of A.G. Can. factum (english + french copies)
1991-08-23 Appellant's factum, 31 copies in english + 31 copies en français Attorney General of Canada
1991-08-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de A. Roland envoyée à Me Jean-Charles Ducharme (Ottawa,ON) confirmer qu'ayant institué les plus récentes procédures, le Procureur général du Manitoba et la Société franco-manitobaine seront traités comme appelants. A titre d'appelants, dans ce qui équiv
1991-08-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert E. Houston, Q.C. indicating that he is anxious to resolve the issue of the right of the Government of the Northwest Territories to intervene pursuant to Sec. 32 as does any other Province.
1991-08-06 Notice of withdrawal, With service Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories
1991-07-31 Service, of respondent's factum and affidavits in reply.... by FFHQ and SFM
1991-07-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert E. Houston, Q.C. re status of the N.W.T. to intervene under RULE 32
1991-07-17 Service, of respondent factum and affidavits in reply...by SFM & FFHQ
1991-07-17 Service, of respondent factum and affidavits in reply...by SFM & FFHQ
1991-07-17 Service, of respondent factum and affidavits in reply...by SFM & FFHQ
1991-07-17 Service, of respondent factum and affidavits in reply...by SFM & FFHQ
1991-06-28 General proceeding, 31 copies of AFFIDAVITS IN REPLY...by FFHQ and the SFM Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-06-28 Respondent's factum, 31 copies Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-05-13 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Société franco-manitobaine
1991-04-15 Book of authorities, *ENTERED IN ERROR* Attorney General of Canada
1991-04-15 Case on appeal, 30 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Attorney General of Canada
1991-04-15 General proceeding, 30 copies of Case Book of Materials, vols. 1 to 4 Attorney General of Canada
1991-04-15 General proceeding, 31 copies of Case Book of Evidence Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1991-03-22 Order on miscellaneous motion, to vary the Registrar's Oreder of Dec/14/90., with service
1991-03-22 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order that the Registrar's Order of Dec/14/90 should be varied. See Reg's red book #8 @ p.86 for the varied order., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-03-22 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-22, for an order that the Registrar's Order of Dec/14/90 should be varied. See Reg's red book #8 @ p.86 for the varied order., Reg
1991-03-22 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-22, for an order that the Registrar's Order of Dec/14/90 should be varied. See Reg's red book #8 @ p.86 for the varied order., Reg
1991-03-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Houston, Q.C.; re: takes no position with respect to the motion to have the matter heard together with Sinclair
1991-03-18 Affidavit, for an Order varying the Order of the Registrar made Dec. 14\90; Eduard J. Van Bemmel, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-03-18 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an Order varying the Order of the Registrar made Dec. 14\90, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-02-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Houston, re: that they have a right to intervene in this case
1991-02-19 Service, of Case on Appeal books, vols. 1 to 6
1991-02-15 Book of authorities, *ENTERED IN ERROR* Attorney General of Canada
1991-02-15 Case on appeal, 31 copies, vols. 1 to 6 Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-02-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories
1991-02-06 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1991-02-05 Order on miscellaneous motion, to inscribe the appeal and to set the dates for the filing of the case on appeal., with service
1991-01-28 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, to inscribe the appeal and to set dates of filing the case on appeal book and factum. It is ordered that the parties comply with the deadlines set forth below, with inscription and the date for hea ring to be set ona later application to the Chief Justice. For the SCHEDULE OF HEARING DATES see Reg's red book #8 @ p.55.
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-01-28 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-01-28, CJ
1991-01-28 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-01-28, CJ
1991-01-22 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to inscribe the appeal and for setting dates for filing of case and factum., with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-01-22 Order on motion to vary pronouncement / order, With service
1990-12-28 Motion to extend the time to serve and/or file the notice of appeal, **********THIS MOTION IS ENTERED IN ERROR********* Attorney General of Canada
1990-12-17 General proceeding, transcripts received (97 pages)
1990-12-14 Decision on motion to vary pronouncement / order, ***For details see Reg's Red Bk. #8 @ p.27***, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-12-14 Hearing of motion to vary pronouncement / order, 1990-12-14, ***For details see Reg's Red Bk. #8 @ p.27***, Reg
1990-12-14 Submission of motion to vary pronouncement / order, 1990-12-14, ***For details see Reg's Red Bk. #8 @ p.27***, Reg
1990-12-13 Affidavit, of Donna J. Miller, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-12-13 Motion to vary pronouncement / order, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-12-07 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-10-01
1990-12-07 Decision on motion for directions, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL St, The Chief Justice: (Orally) We are of the view that this Court has jurisdiction to entertain this application to hold a hearing and determine the questions submitted to us by the parties. We are of the view that, in the exercise of our discretion, we should hear this matter and address the questions put to us by Manitoba save question number 6; in the exercise of our discretion we will in the stead address the question put to us by Alliance Quebec in substitution to Manitoba's question number 6, as amended in accordance with the submission of La Société Franco-Manitobaine. We refer the parties to the Chief Justice's chambers for setting down a date for hearing, and to the rota judge to settle all other procedural matters within Chamber's jurisdiction, as they arise. We order that the order as regards the continuation of the temporary validity of laws referred to in paragraph 2(a) of the Order of this Court reported at [1985], 2 S.C.R., 347, at p.349, be further continued, but only as regards the matters raised in this application, until the hearing has been held and judgment has been handed down, subject to any order of this Court. This order is to be served upon all Attorneys General. / Nous sommes tous d'avis que cette Cour est compétente pour entendre cette requête, et répondre aux questions que nous soumettent les parties. Nous sommes aussi d'avis, exerçant notre discrétion, d'entendre la requête et de considérer les questions que nous soumet le Manitoba, à l'exception de la 6ème. Exerçant notre pouvoir discrétionnaire, nous considérerons plutôt la question proposée par Alliance Québec, telle qu'amendée par La Société Franco-Manitobaine. Nous référons les parties au Juge en chef pour fixer la date d'audience et au juge en chambre pour décider de toutes autres questions de procédure et d'intendance de sa compétence. Nous ordonnons que l'ordonnance rendu par cette Cour continuant la période de validité des lois du Manitoba qu'on retrouve à l'alinéa a) du paragraphe 2 de l'ordonnance rapportée à [1985], 2 R.C.S., p. 347, à la page 349, soit continuée, mais seulement quant aux questions devant nous, jusqu'a l'audition de cette affaire et le prononcé du jugement, sous réserve de toute nouvelle ordonnance. La présente ordonnance devra être signifiée aux procureurs généraux.
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-12-07 Hearing of motion for directions, 1990-12-07, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL St
1990-12-07 Submission of motion for directions, 1990-12-07, CJ LaF L'HD G Co McL St
1990-12-04 General proceeding, SUPPLEMENTARY MOTION BOOK for 1990/12/07 hearing 22 copies Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-11-29 Appellant's factum, for 1990/12/07 hearing 21 copies each of french & english version Attorney General of Canada
1990-11-29 Reset for new appeal, Re: As ordered in the judgment on the appeal:***** There can be a re-hearing after five(5) years.**** * For more details see judgment.
1990-11-23 Intervener's factum, for 1990/12/07 hearing 21 copies of CORRIGENDA TO SUBMISSION Alliance Québec
1990-11-23 Intervener's factum, for 1990/12/07 hearing 21 copies of SUBMISSION Alliance Québec
1990-11-19 Decision on motion for directions, "The motion on behalf of the A.G. Manitoba and la Société Franco Manitoba for directions as to the above mentioned orders is refered to the Court on Friday, Dec/7/90, at 10:30 a.m.
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-11-19 Hearing of motion for directions, 1990-11-19, "The motion on behalf of the A.G. Manitoba and la Société Franco Manitoba for directions as to the above mentioned orders is refered to the Court on Friday, Dec/7/90, at 10:30 a.m.
Adjourned
1990-11-19 Submission of motion for directions, 1990-11-19, "The motion on behalf of the A.G. Manitoba and la Société Franco Manitoba for directions as to the above mentioned orders is refered to the Court on Friday, Dec/7/90, at 10:30 a.m.
Adjourned
1990-11-15 Intervener's factum, for 1990/12/07 hearing 21 copies(4 pages) Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1990-11-02 Motion for directions, 1) To incsribe for hearing certain constitutional questions which arise from the order of this court dated Nov/4/85/ 2) that these consstitutional Questions be as set out in Schedule "A", as amended, attached hereto, or such further or other questions as, Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-07-18 Affidavit, of Ronald Perozzo in support for a motion for directions, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-07-18 Affidavit, of Donald Alexander Leitch in support of a motion for directions, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-03-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Henry S. Brown indicating that A.G. Manitoba does not oppose the motion by Québec to have the SINCLAIR appeal (21762) heard after the MANITOBA LANGUAGE REFERENCE. It seems likely that 2 full days will be required for the hearing of these 2 appeals, and if
1985-12-04 General proceeding, to note casebooks & factums returned to S. Withley (Winnipeg,MN) by CNX
1985-11-05 Order on miscellaneous motion, (Re: Special hearing)
1985-11-05 Order on miscellaneous motion, (Re: Abridging time)
1985-11-04 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for a special hearing giving effect to the consent agreement reached by the parties and intervenors, CJ B McI W LeD
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-11-04 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, for a special hearing giving effect to the consent agreement reached by the parties and intervenors, CJ B McI W LeD
1985-11-04 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, for a special hearing giving effect to the consent agreement reached by the parties and intervenors, CJ B McI W LeD
1985-11-04 Order on miscellaneous motion, (Re: Mtn. to approve special order)
1985-11-04 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to abridge the time, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-11-04 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, to abridge the time, CJ
1985-11-04 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, to abridge the time, CJ
1985-11-04 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for leave to intervene, CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1985-11-04 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, for leave to intervene, CJ
1985-11-04 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1985-11-04, for leave to intervene, CJ
1985-11-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order suspending execution of order Attorney General of Canada
1985-11-04 Affidavit, for leave to interene Georges Forest
1985-11-04 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for leave to intervene Georges Forest
1985-10-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 85/10/30 from S.A. Scott
1985-10-30 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for a special hearing Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-10-30 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order abridging the time for service Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-10-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to note letter dated 85/10/21 from Bastarache (Re: Postponed to 85/10/29)
1985-10-24 General proceeding, to note 18 copies of case book of evidence vol. 4 Attorney General of Canada
1985-10-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (served copy of letter of Michel Bastarache RE: Change of date of motion from 85/10/15 to 85/10/22 ), with service
1985-10-15 General proceeding, to note 21 copies of trial court exhibits, with service Société franco-manitobaine
1985-10-11 General proceeding, to note above motion changed to Oct. 22/85
1985-10-09 Motion to vary pronouncement / order, by Intervenors (Re: Reviewing order of 85/08/07 & the date of filing Intervenors factum be varied), with service Douglas L. Campbell
1985-10-01 General proceeding, to note 21 copies of appellant's written submissions (English and French) Attorney General of Canada
1985-10-01 Response to miscellaneous motion, to file a lengthy factum Attorney General of Canada
1985-10-01 Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file a lengthy factum Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-09-30 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to file a lengthy factum, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-09-30 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1985-09-30, to file a lengthy factum, CJ
1985-09-30 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1985-09-30, to file a lengthy factum, CJ
1985-09-16 General proceeding, to note 21 copies of case of evidence, vols. 1 - 3 Attorney General of Canada
1985-08-07 Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, for directions (Hearing to be heard 85/11/15; Casebook on or before 85/09/16; written subm. by Manitoba on or before 85/09/30; Any material relevant to the hearing by 85/10/14; Other parties written submissions by 85/10/31 and any cross-examinations by 85/11/10; Any further info see order in file)
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-08-07 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1985-08-07, CJ
1985-08-07 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1985-08-07, CJ
1985-08-02 General proceeding, to note material on behalf of Intervenors (Re: To set time delay for translation of statute), with service
1985-08-02 Affidavit, for directions of Dennis Moylan Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-07-05 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for directions for procedures to be followed and the evidence to be considered, at a special hearing to establish the minimum period necessary for translation, re-enactment, printing and publishing of (1) Unilingual Act of the Legislature of Manitoba whic Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-06-13 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI La W LeD
Allowed, no order as to costs
1984-06-11 Hearing of the appeal, 1984-06-11, (Appeal heard June 11th and 12th), CJ B E McI La W LeD
Decision reserved
1984-06-11 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1984-06-11
Decision reserved
1984-06-08 Book of authorities, 10 copies Attorney General of Canada
1984-06-07 Intervener's factum, 8 copies Freedom of Choice Movement
1984-06-07 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Freedom of Choice Movement
1984-06-06 Intervener's factum, 38 copies (French) Roger Joseph Albert Bilodeau
1984-06-05 Proof of service, of factum
1984-06-05 Proof of service, of factum
1984-06-04 Respondent's factum, 1 copy, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1984-06-04 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Douglas L. Campbell
1984-06-04 Intervener's factum, 28 copies (English) Roger Joseph Albert Bilodeau
1984-06-04 Intervener's factum, 31 copies of appendix Société franco-manitobaine
1984-06-04 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Société franco-manitobaine
1984-06-04 Book of authorities, 10 copies of B.N.A. Act, 10 copies of chap. s. 207 plus 16 copies of Appendix B Attorney General of Manitoba
1984-06-04 Respondent's factum, 32 copies Attorney General of Manitoba
1984-06-04 Intervener's factum, 31 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1984-05-30 Affidavit, of Stephen A. Scott Alliance Québec
1984-05-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 84/05/30 from H.I. Brown
1984-05-30 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1984-05-30 Intervener's factum, 31 copies of appendices to factum Alliance Québec
1984-05-30 Intervener's factum, 30 copies Alliance Québec
1984-05-28 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1984-05-28 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-28, CJ
1984-05-28 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-28, CJ
1984-05-24 Motion for leave to intervene Association des Pro-Canadiens du Manitoba
1984-05-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated May 9/84 from Maurice Prince
1984-05-11 Appellant's factum, served copy plus 35 copies (French), with service Attorney General of Canada
1984-05-11 Appellant's factum, served copy plus 29 copies (English), with service Attorney General of Canada
1984-05-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1984-05-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1984-05-02 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-05-02 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-02, CJ
1984-05-02 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-02, CJ
1984-05-01 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-01
Decision reserved
1984-05-01 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-05-01
Decision reserved
1984-04-27 Affidavit, With service Freedom of Choice Movement
1984-04-27 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Freedom of Choice Movement
1984-04-24 Case on appeal, 31 copies Attorney General of Canada
1984-04-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1984-04-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1984-04-24 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-04-24 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-04-24, CJ
1984-04-24 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-04-24, CJ
1984-04-24 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-04-24 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-04-24, CJ
1984-04-24 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1984-04-24, CJ
1984-04-24 Affidavit, of R. Doern, H. Shultz, P. Maltman, J. Richardson, L. Campbell (to follow) and C.P. Newbound Douglas L. Campbell
1984-04-19 Motion for leave to intervene Fédération des francophones hors Québec
1984-04-19 Motion for leave to intervene Attorney General of Quebec
1984-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Apr 17/84 from McCaffrey
1984-04-18 Affidavit, of Douglas L. Campbell (2) Douglas L. Campbell
1984-04-17 Motion for leave to intervene Douglas L. Campbell
1984-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 04/16/84 from Taylor, Brazzell
1984-04-12 Order on motion to expedite the appeal, (One in English and one in French)
1984-04-10 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1984-04-24
1984-04-10 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, D
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-04-10 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-04-10, D
1984-04-10 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-04-10, D
1984-04-10 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (Reference to be heard June 11/84; Case by April 24/84; leave to intervene granted to A.G. Man., A.G. of N.B., Soc. Franco-Manitobaine, Alliance Québec, Roger Joseph Albert Bilodeau. Interventions by 04/24/84; A.G. Canada factum by 05/10/84; Intervenors' factums by 06/04/84 and any party at liberty to include within its factum such material as is considered relevant to the disposition of this reference)
Granted, no order as to costs
1984-04-10 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1984-04-10
1984-04-10 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-04-10
1984-04-10 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1984-04-10
1984-04-06 Affidavit, of J. McCann Attorney General of Canada
1984-04-06 Motion to expedite the appeal Attorney General of Canada
1984-04-06 Motion to expedite the appeal Attorney General of Canada
1984-04-05 Notice of appeal, (Order in Council No. P.C. 1984-1136) Attorney General of Canada

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Reference: Legal issues relating to certain language rights under section 23 of the Manitoba Act 1870 and section 133 of the Constitution Act 1867 Applicant Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Campbell, Douglas L. Intervener Active
Richardson, James A. Intervener Active
Newbound, Cecil Patrick Intervener Active
Doern, Russell Intervener Active
Schulz, Herbert Intervener Active
Maltman, Patricia Intervener Active
Société franco-manitobaine Intervener Active
Fédération des francophones hors Québec Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Bilodeau, Roger Joseph Albert Intervener Active
Alliance Québec Intervener Active
Freedom of Choice Movement Intervener Active
Association des Pro-Canadiens du Manitoba Intervener Pending
Forest, Georges Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Reference: Legal issues relating to certain language rights under section 23 of the Manitoba Act 1870 and section 133 of the Constitution Act 1867

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Names
D. Martin Low, Q.C.
Pierre Genest
E. Sojonky
P. Hogg
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4997
Agent
Name
D. Martin Law, 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: Campbell, Douglas L.

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Richardson, James A.

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Newbound, Cecil Patrick

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Doern, Russell

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Schulz, Herbert

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Maltman, Patricia

Counsel
Names
D'Arcy C.H. McCaffrey, Q.C.
C. Gillespie
Taylor
Contact information
Taylor McCaffrey LLP
400 ST MARY AVE
9TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4K5
Telephone: (204) 949-1312
FAX: (204) 957-0945
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Société franco-manitobaine

Counsel
Names
Antoine F. Hacault
Joseph E. Magnet
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 934-2513
FAX: (204) 934-0530
Email: afh@tdslaw.com
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Fédération des francophones hors Québec

Counsel
Names
François Dumaine
G. Beaudoin
Contact information
Fédération des Francophones Hors Québec Inc.
1404 - 1 RUE NICHOLAS
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1N 7B6
Telephone: (613) 563-0311

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Jean-K. Samson
André Binette
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
5e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
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: Bilodeau, Roger Joseph Albert

Counsel
Name
Vaughan L. Baird
Contact information
Baker, Radcliffe, Murray & Kovnats
219 FORT ST
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 1E2
Telephone: (204) 957-1700
FAX: (204) 942-2325
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Alliance Québec

Counsel
Names
Stephen A. Scott
Warren J. Newman
Contact information
3644 RUE PEEL
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3A 1W9
Telephone: (514) 392-5124
Agent
Name
Madeleine Renaud
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813

Party: Freedom of Choice Movement

Counsel
Name
Walter J. Roustan
Contact information
Lanthier & Roustan
601 - 751 PL VICTORIA
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H2Y 2J3
Agent
Name
Dougald E. Brown
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca

Party: Association des Pro-Canadiens du Manitoba

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Forest, Georges

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Names
Donna J. Miller, Q.C.
A. Twaddle
William S. Gange
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
4TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur 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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Date modified: 2025-05-13