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Cominco Ltd. v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1989-12-13 Close file on Leave
1986-04-25 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Registrar, Federal Court (Ottawa,ON)
1986-02-28 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, McI La W
Dismissed, with costs
1986-01-27 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-01-27, McI La W
Decision reserved
1986-01-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-01-27, McI La W
Decision reserved
1986-01-06 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1986-01-06 Cominco Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Cominco Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Cominco Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Edward C. Chiasson, Q.C.
Contact information
Ladner Downs
200 BURRARD ST
PO BOX 48600 STN BENTALL CTR
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V7X 1T2
Telephone: (604) 687-5744
FAX: (604) 687-1415
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Terrance I. McAuley
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
2800 - 1055 GEORGIA ST W
PO BOX 11118
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3P9
Telephone: (604) 666-6744

Summary

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Lower court rulings

October 15, 1984
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

Not available

Application dismissed

December 2, 1985
Federal Court of Appeal

A-1324-84

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27