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20079

Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia, et al. v. Air Canada, et al.

(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)
1991-03-08 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Vancouver,BC)
1990-04-17 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC)
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, MacDonald, Affleck, Cooligan (Ottawa,ON)
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON)
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON)
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-04-17 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-05-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, court of appeal record returned to Registrar (Vanc., B.C.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, MacDonald, Affleck (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Dept. of Justice (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noel, Decary (Hull, QC)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Grace, Neville (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Grace, Neville (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-08 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-05-04 Judgment on the appeal rendered, B McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeal by Air Canada and Pacific Western Airlines Ltd. is dismissed and the Crown's cross-appeal against them is allowed. The appeal of the Crown against Canadian Pacific Airlines is also allowed. The airlines are ordered to repay the Crown the following amounts, respectively: Air Canada, $4,399,642.85; Pacific Western Airlines Ltd., $1,934,122.91; Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd., $7,052,785.88; Wilson J. dissenting in part. Le Dain J. took no part in the judgment.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1988-06-08 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-06-08, (Appeal heard June 8th, 9th and 10th), B McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1988-06-06 Book of authorities, , 9 copies of joint book of authorities vols. 1 to 4 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-06-03 General proceeding, to note 12 copies of Appellant's Statutes Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-05-31 Intervener's factum, , 20 copies, with service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1988-05-26 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd.
1988-05-26 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1988-05-24 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Air Canada
1988-04-18 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-04-13 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-01-13 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-06-08
Decision reserved
1988-01-13 Affidavit, With service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-01-13 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-01-25
1988-01-12 Motion for additional time to present oral argument, With service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-01-11 Appellant's factum, (Re: C.P. Action), 21 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-08-05 Case on appeal, , 20 copies vols. 1 to 3 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-03-19 General proceeding, to note notice of change of Ottawa agent Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1987-03-19 Notice of change of counsel, With service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1987-01-07 $500 security deposit paid Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1986-12-23 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 10069 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1986-12-23 Notice of appeal, With service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1986-11-24 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI C
Granted, with costs in the cause
1986-11-24 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-11-24, CJ McI C
1986-11-24 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-11-24, CJ McI C
1986-11-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd.
1986-11-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies Air Canada
1986-11-17 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1986-10-07 Correspondence received from, advising Shelley of Burke-Robertson of hearing date.
1986-10-07 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, Completed on: 1986-10-07 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia Appellant Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Air Canada Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia Appellant Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Appellant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Pacific Western Airlines Ltd. Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (2) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia Appellant Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Appellant Active

v.

Sub parties (2) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@pacificcoast.net
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 British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@pacificcoast.net
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: Air Canada

Counsel
Name
D.M.M. Goldie, Q.C.
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 Georgia Street W
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
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: Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Norman D. Mullins, Q.C.
Contact information
Canadian Pacific
360 - 601 CORDOVA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6B 1G1
Telephone: (604) 681-8851
FAX: (604) 688-0099
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 Saskatchewan

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

February 24, 1984
Supreme Court of British Columbia

C803066

Respondents' claim allowed in part.

July 18, 1986
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA002027 (et al)

Resp. appeal & Appel. cross-appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13