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20085

Pacific Western Airlines Ltd. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia, 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)
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, 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 Ltd. 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.
Dismissed, 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
1988-06-07 Intervener's factum, , 2 copies, with service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1988-06-06 Book of authorities, , 9 copies of joint authorities, vols. 1 to 4 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-06-03 General proceeding, to note 12 copies of Appellants statutes, with service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1988-06-03 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1988-06-01 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1988-05-31 Intervener's factum, , 20 copies, with service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1988-05-26 Intervener's factum, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1988-05-20 Intervener's factum, , 20 copies, with service Attorney General of Alberta
1988-04-22 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies (joint argument of Respondents), with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1988-02-11 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Canada
1988-01-08 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-06-08
Decision reserved
1988-01-08 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-01-25
1987-12-14 Appellant's factum, With service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1987-08-05 Case on appeal, , 20 copies vols. 1 to 3 Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1987-05-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1987-05-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-05-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Manitoba
1987-05-15 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1987-05-14 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1987-05-14 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-05-13 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Alberta
1987-05-12 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1987-04-30 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
1987-04-28 Notice of constitutional question(s), (served copy) Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1987-04-22 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1987-04-22 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk. #6 @ p.274. Interventions by May 19/87), CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-04-22 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-04-22, (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk. #6 @ p.274. Interventions by May 19/87), CJ
1987-04-22 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-04-22, (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk. #6 @ p.274. Interventions by May 19/87), CJ
1987-04-21 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1987-04-21 Motion to state a constitutional question, With service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1986-12-23 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1986-12-23 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 1484 Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1986-12-22 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 10068 Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1986-12-22 Notice of appeal, With service Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
1986-12-22 Order granting leave to appeal
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
1986-11-17 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies (joint argument of Respondents), with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
1986-10-09 Application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1986-10-09 Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Pacific Western Airlines Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

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

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of New Brunswick Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of Newfoundland Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.

Counsel
Names
Marvin R.V. Storrow, Q.C.
Wendy G. Baker
Peter Voith
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
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: 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 ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
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
Names
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
R.A. Edwards
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
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 Canada

Counsel
Name
James M. Mabbutt, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 952-8361

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Alain Gingras
Michelle Jobin
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 route de L'Église
2e Étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
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: Attorney General of Alberta

Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & 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 New Brunswick

Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & 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 Saskatchewan

Counsel
Names
Brian Barrington-Foote, Q.C.
Robert G. Richards
Contact information
Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St 10th Fl
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6458
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

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 Manitoba

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 Newfoundland

Counsel
Name
F. Greig Crockett
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland
CONFEDERATION BLDG 5TH FL EAST BLOCK
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-1173
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 Nova Scotia

Counsel
Name
Reinhold Endres, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
400 - 5151 TERMINAL RD
PO BOX 7
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (902) 424-4024
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

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Lower court rulings

February 24, 1986
Supreme Court of British Columbia

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Claim allowed in part
July 18, 1986
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

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Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13