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19234

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta

(Alberta) (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)
1988-04-06 Payment out cheque issued, cheque #595-67882197 $562.81 issued to Soloway, Wright
1988-03-09 Approved order for payment out, 1409
1987-09-11 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, to D.S. Huff (Edmonton, AB)
1987-09-04 General proceeding, copy of judgment to R.A. McLennan
1987-09-04 General proceeding, copy of judgment to J.M. Ross
1987-09-04 General proceeding, copy of judgment to S.J. Greckol
1987-09-04 General proceeding, copy of judgment to A.B.C. Chivers
1987-09-04 General proceeding, copy of judgment to T.J. Christian
1987-06-28 Service
1987-04-09 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B McI C W LeD LaF
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1985-11-24 Book of authorities, United Nations Human Rights Committee decision Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-06-27 Hearing of the appeal, 1985-06-27, CJ B McI C W LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1985-06-26 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1985-06-27
Decision reserved
1985-06-26 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1985-04-22
1985-06-26 Book of authorities, 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1985-06-26 Intervener's factum, 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1985-06-26 Book of authorities, Labour Relations Act Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-06-26 Book of authorities, P.S.E.R. Act Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-06-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies vols 1 - 3 Attorney General of Ontario
1985-06-24 Book of authorities, 10 copies Attorney General of Canada
1985-06-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies joint Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-06-17 Book of authorities, 10 copies Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-06-14 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-06-07 Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1985-06-05 Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1985-06-05 Book of authorities, 10 copies Attorney General of Newfoundland
1985-06-05 Intervener's factum, With service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1985-06-05 Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1985-06-04 General proceeding, consent Attorney General of Newfoundland
1985-06-04 General proceeding, consent Attorney General of British Columbia
1985-06-03 Intervener's factum, 31 copies, with service Attorney General of Ontario
1985-05-31 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Attorney General of Canada
1985-05-28 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1985-05-14 Respondent's factum, served copy Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta
1985-05-13 Respondent's factum, 20 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta
1985-04-30 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, LaF
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1985-04-30 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1985-04-30, LaF
1985-04-30 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1985-04-30, LaF
1985-04-29 Book of authorities, 1 copy, with service Canadian Labour Congress
1985-04-29 Appellant's factum, 31 copies, with service Alberta International Fire Fighters Association
1985-04-25 Service, 2 copies
1985-04-23 Affidavit Canadian Labour Congress
1985-04-23 Motion for leave to intervene, With service Canadian Labour Congress
1985-04-22 Appellant's factum, 31 copies Canadian Union of Public Employees
1985-04-22 Appellant's factum, 31 copies Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-04-15 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1985-04-15 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1985-04-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Manitoba
1985-04-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Ontario
1985-04-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Newfoundland
1985-04-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1985-04-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1985-04-03 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1985-04-01 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Canada
1985-04-01 Case on appeal, 31 copies Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-03-18 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta
1985-03-14 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1410 Canadian Union of Public Employees
1985-03-14 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1409 Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
1985-03-14 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #1408 Alberta International Fire Fighters Association
1985-03-11 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, see Reg's Red book #5# p. 392 casebook by 85/04/01 The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees factum by 85/04/22. Her Majesty the Queen's factum by 85/05/13. Intervenor's factum by 85/06/03 appeal to be heard after P.S.A.C. on 85/06/26, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1985-03-11 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1985-03-11, see Reg's Red book #5# p. 392 casebook by 85/04/01 The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees factum by 85/04/22. Her Majesty the Queen's factum by 85/05/13. Intervenor's factum by 85/06/03 appeal to be heard after P.S.A.C. on 85/06/26, CJ
1985-03-11 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1985-03-11, see Reg's Red book #5# p. 392 casebook by 85/04/01 The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees factum by 85/04/22. Her Majesty the Queen's factum by 85/05/13. Intervenor's factum by 85/06/03 appeal to be heard after P.S.A.C. on 85/06/26, CJ
1985-03-07 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta
1985-03-07 Motion to state a constitutional question, With service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta
1985-02-15 Notice of appeal, With service Alberta International Fire Fighters Association
1985-02-15 Notice of appeal, With service Canadian Union of Public Employees
1985-02-15 Notice of appeal, With service Alberta Union of Provincial Employees

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
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Applicant Active
Alberta International Fire Fighters Association Applicant Active
Canadian Union of Public Employees Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General of Newfoundland Intervener Active
Attorney General of Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Canadian Labour Congress Intervener Pending

Counsel

Party: Alberta Union of Provincial Employees

Counsel
Name
Timothy J. Christian
Contact information
University of Alberta
LAW CENTRE
52 UNIVERSITY CAMPUS NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6G 2H5
Telephone: (403) 492-3115
FAX: (403) 492-4924
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: Alberta International Fire Fighters Association

Counsel
Name
Barrie Chivers
Contact information
Chivers Greckol & Kanee
301 - 10328, 81ST AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6E 1X2
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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: Canadian Union of Public Employees

Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Greckol & Kanee
301 - 10328, 81ST AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6E 1X2
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta as represented by the Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Roderick A. McLennan, Q.C.
Contact information
McLennan Ross
600 West Chambers
12220 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 3Y4
Telephone: (780) 482-9201
FAX: (780) 482-9100
Email: rmclennan@mross.com
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: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
E.N. Hughes, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 DOUGLAS ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Prince Edward Island

Counsel
Name
Ralph C. Thompson
Contact information
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
95 ROCHFORD ST
PO BOX 2000
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-5280
FAX: (902) 368-4563
Agent
Name
Brian H. Wilson, Q.C.
Contact information
900 - 155 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Counsel
Names
Richard F. Gosse, Q.C.
Brian Crane
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
2476 VICTORIA AVE
PO BOX 7129
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Agent
Name
Donald P. Burke
Contact information
Cooligan, Ryan
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501

Party: Attorney General of Newfoundland

Counsel
Names
Ronald G. Penney
Deborah E. Fry
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-5942
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Ontario

Counsel
Name
Archie Campbell, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2220
Agent
Name
Blenus Wright
Contact information
Soloway, Wright, Victor
900 - 427 LAURIER AVE W
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7Y2
Telephone: (613) 236-0111
FAX: (613) 238-8507

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
Vic E. Toews
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2852
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: Attorney General of Nova Scotia

Counsel
Name
Alison Wynne Scott
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
5151 TERMINAL RD
PO BOX 7
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Neville, Hall & Selkirk
222 Somerset St W
3rd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2G3
Telephone: (613) 237-7092
FAX: (613) 237-1156

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Daniel Jacoby
Réal A. Forest
Contact information
Office of the Ombudsman
2875 BOUL LAURIER
4e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 2M2
Telephone: (418) 643-2688
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: Canadian Labour Congress

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey Sack, Q.C.
Contact information
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell
1130 - 20 DUNDAS ST W
BOX 180
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 977-6070
FAX: (416) 591-7333

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Lower court rulings

December 17, 1984
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)

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Date modified: 2025-05-13