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19905

Telecommunication Workers Union v. British Columbia Telephone Company

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

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)
2004-04-20 Payment out cheque issued, ($788.70)
2004-04-02 Approved order for payment out, (sent to Finance April 5/04)
2004-04-02 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to reimburse the payment of $500 security deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file
, Reg
Granted
2004-04-02 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg
2004-02-13 Notice of miscellaneous motion, reimbursement of $500 deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Completed on: 2004-03-26 Telecommunication Workers Union
1990-09-06 Appeal closed
1989-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, returning court record.
1989-02-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to Shortt & Co. (Vanc., B.C.)
1989-01-30 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, in Vancouver, B.C.
1988-12-08 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ E La W LeD LaF L'HD, appeal allowed and the award of the arbitrator i restored, with costs throughout. Mme. Justice L'HD (dissenting)
Allowed, with costs
1988-03-29 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-03-29, CJ E La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-03-28 Appeal court record
1988-03-28 Book of authorities, , 10 copies of joint brief of authorities volumes 1 & 2 Telecommunication Workers Union
1988-03-25 Trial court record
1988-01-06 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies British Columbia Telephone Company
1987-09-25 Notice of hearing, With service Telecommunication Workers Union
1987-09-17 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-03-29
Decision reserved
1987-09-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-10-01
1987-09-17 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1987-09-17 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-09-17 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-09-17, Reg
1987-09-17 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-09-17, Reg
1987-09-17 Response to motion to expedite the appeal British Columbia Telephone Company
1987-09-17 Motion to expedite the appeal Telecommunication Workers Union
1987-09-08 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies Telecommunication Workers Union
1987-09-03 Case on appeal, , 20 copies, with service Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-11-21 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1986-11-21 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 1478 Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-11-17 Order granting leave to appeal, approved
1986-11-13 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 9869 Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-11-13 Notice of appeal, With service Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-11-06 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ LeD LaF
Granted, with costs in the cause
1986-09-30 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-09-30, CJ LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1986-09-30 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-09-30, CJ LeD LaF
Decision reserved
1986-09-03 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies British Columbia Telephone Company
1986-06-18 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
1986-06-18 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, W
Granted, no order as to costs
1986-06-18 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1986-06-18, W
1986-06-18 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1986-06-18, W
1986-06-17 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application British Columbia Telephone Company
1986-06-17 Affidavit, of M.D. Shortt Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-06-17 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal Telecommunication Workers Union
1986-05-09 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1986-05-09 Telecommunication Workers Union

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Telecommunication Workers Union Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
British Columbia Telephone Company Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Telecommunication Workers Union

Counsel
Name
Morley D. Shortt, Q.C.
Contact information
Shortt, Moore & Arsenault
1300 - 1140 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4G1
Telephone: (604) 669-4447
FAX: (604) 669-4737
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: British Columbia Telephone Company

Counsel
Name
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Contact information
Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy
TD Bank Tower, 26th Floor
700 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9312
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

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Lower court rulings

August 21, 1981
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A811723

Award set aside and remitted to the arbitrator for reconsideration

August 21, 1985
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA810865

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13