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19919

Ontario Hockey Association v. Elizabeth Blainey, by her litigation guardian Caroline Blainey, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1989-12-13 Close file on Leave
1986-06-26 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI La
Dismissed, with costs
1986-06-23 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-06-23, CJ McI La
Decision reserved
1986-06-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-06-23, CJ McI La
Decision reserved
1986-05-21 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1986-05-21 Ontario Hockey Association

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Ontario Hockey Association Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Blainey, by her litigation guardian Caroline Blainey, Elizabeth Respondent Active
Ontario Human Rights Commission Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Ontario Hockey Association

Counsel
Name
Bryan Finlay, Q.C.
Contact information
WeirFoulds LLP
1600 - 130 King Street West
P.O. Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Email: bfinlay@weirfoulds.com

Party: Blainey, by her litigation guardian Caroline Blainey, Elizabeth

Counsel
Names
Anna Fraser
Joan Gilmour
Contact information
Poole, Milligan
330 - 4100 YONGE ST
NORTH YORK, Ontario
M2P 2B5
Telephone: (416) 221-4100
FAX: (416) 221-6340

Party: Ontario Human Rights Commission

Counsel
Name
Elizabeth C. Goldberg
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 BAY ST
7TH FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4460
FAX: (416) 326-4015

Party: Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport

Counsel
Name
Donald J.M. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653

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Lower court rulings

September 25, 1985
Supreme Court of Ontario

RE 1931/85

Application dismissed

April 17, 1986
Court of Appeal for Ontario

630/85

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27