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20301

Alberta Government Telephones, et al. v. Canadian Labour Relations Board, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (As of Right)

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)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Rankin & Company (Vancouver,BC)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Brian Wilson, Q.C. (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Eric A. Bowie, Q.C. C/O Department of Justice (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Décary (Hull,Qc)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Neville, Hall & Selkirk (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-27 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Ottawa,ON)
1989-08-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Court of Appeal record returend to Registrar (FCA - Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Grace, Neville (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noel, Decary (Hull, QC)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, E.A. Bowie (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Brian Wilson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Rankin and Company (Vanc., B.C.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-15 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD, The appeal is allowed and the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal is set aside. There will be no order as to costs. Beetz, Estey and Le Dain JJ. took no part in the judgment.
Allowed, no order as to costs
1987-11-12 Hearing of the appeal, 1987-11-12, CJ B E McI La W LeD LaF L'HD
Decision reserved
1987-11-12 Intervener's factum, , 30 copies, with service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-11-10 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Manitoba
1987-11-10 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1987-11-10 Intervener's factum Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-11-10 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of statutes Alberta Government Telephones
1987-11-09 Book of authorities, , 10 copies, with service Canadian Labour Relations Board
1987-11-07 General proceeding, Authorities of the respondents International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 348
1987-11-07 General proceeding, Respondents' authorities Canadian Labour Relations Board
1987-11-06 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-11-05 Intervener's factum, (served copy) Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1987-11-04 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1987-11-04 Intervener's factum, (served copy) Attorney General of Quebec
1987-11-04 Intervener's factum, , 1 copy, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1987-11-04 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of British Columbia
1987-11-03 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1987-11-02 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1987-11-02 Intervener's factum, , 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1987-10-16 Intervener's factum, , 1 copy, with service Attorney General of Canada
1987-10-14 Intervener's factum, , 20 copies Attorney General of Canada
1987-09-25 Service, , 1 copy
1987-09-21 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 348
1987-09-17 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1987-11-12
Decision reserved
1987-09-17 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1987-10-01
1987-09-16 Respondent's factum, , 23 copies Canadian Labour Relations Board
1987-08-21 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (Appeal to be heard Nov 12/87)
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-08-21 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-08-21, (Appeal to be heard Nov 12/87)
1987-08-21 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-08-21, (Appeal to be heard Nov 12/87)
1987-08-21 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-08-21, (Appeal to be heard Nov 12/87)
1987-08-14 Response to motion to expedite the appeal Alberta Government Telephones
1987-08-14 Affidavit Attorney General of Canada
1987-08-14 Motion to expedite the appeal Attorney General of Canada
1987-07-08 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies, with service Alberta Government Telephones
1987-06-10 Appeal court record
1987-06-10 Trial court record
1987-06-10 Certified casebook Alberta Government Telephones
1987-05-26 Service
1987-05-26 Case on appeal, , 1 copy, with service Alberta Government Telephones
1987-05-22 Case on appeal, , 19 copies Alberta Government Telephones
1987-05-11 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1987-05-11 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, McI
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-05-11 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1987-05-11, McI
1987-05-11 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1987-05-11, McI
1987-05-08 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
1987-05-08 Response to the motion for leave to intervene Alberta Government Telephones
1987-05-08 Affidavit Attorney General of Canada
1987-05-08 Motion for leave to intervene Attorney General of Canada
1987-05-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated 1987/04/28 (Re: Canada Labour Relations Board in Ottawa will be service address)
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Alberta
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Alberta
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Manitoba
1987-04-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-04-16 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Newfoundland
1987-04-14 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1987-04-08 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of New Brunswick
1987-04-08 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1987-04-02 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1987-03-27 Notice of constitutional question(s) Alberta Government Telephones
1987-03-26 Order on motion to expedite the appeal
1987-03-26 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1987-03-20 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (Appeal to be heard with # 19731)
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-03-20 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1987-03-20, (Appeal to be heard with # 19731)
1987-03-20 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-03-20, (Appeal to be heard with # 19731)
1987-03-20 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1987-03-20, (Appeal to be heard with # 19731)
1987-03-20 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #6 @ p.256. Interventions by Apr 21/87), CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-03-20 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-03-20, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #6 @ p.256. Interventions by Apr 21/87), CJ
1987-03-20 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1987-03-20, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #6 @ p.256. Interventions by Apr 21/87), CJ
1987-03-11 Affidavit Canadian Labour Relations Board
1987-03-11 Motion to expedite the appeal, in order that this appeal be heard with # 19731 Canadian Labour Relations Board
1987-02-27 Notice of appeal, With service Alberta Government Telephones
1987-02-26 Motion to state a constitutional question Alberta Government Telephones
1987-02-26 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 10248 Alberta Government Telephones
1987-02-26 Notice of appeal Alberta Government Telephones

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Alberta Government Telephones Applicant Active
Attorney General of Alberta Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Canadian Labour Relations Board Respondent Active
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 348 Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General of New Brunswick Intervener Active
Attorney General of Newfoundland Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Alberta Government Telephones

Counsel
Name
John D. Rooke
Contact information
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer
1400 - 350, 7TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 260-0100
Agent
Name
Colin K. Irving
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur 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 Alberta

Counsel
Name
John D. Rooke
Contact information
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer
1400 - 350, 7TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 260-0100
Agent
Name
Colin K. Irving
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600-160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Canadian Labour Relations Board

Counsel
Name
Ian T. Donald, Q.C.
Contact information
Rankin & Company
195 ALEXANDER ST
4TH FL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6A 1N8
Telephone: (604) 682-2781

Party: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 348

Counsel
Name
Murray McGown
Contact information
McGown, Johnson
245 - 1209, 59TH AVE SE
CALGARY, Alberta
T2H 2P6
Telephone: (403) 255-5114
Agent
Name
Dougald E. Brown
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Bob Edwards
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
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 Saskatchewan

Counsel
Names
Brian Barrington-Foote, Q.C.
Robert Richards
Contact information
Attorney General for 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 Lafleur 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

Counsel
Name
Bruce Judah, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
670 King Street, P.O. Box 6000
Centennial Building
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2583
FAX: (506) 453-3651
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur 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 Newfoundland

Counsel
Name
S. Ronald Stevenson
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland
284 Wellington Street
East Memorial Building, Room 2256
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4838
FAX: (613) 954-1920
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 Manitoba

Counsel
Names
Tanner F.D. Elton
Glenn McFetridge
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
450 BROADWAY AVE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 0V8
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 Nova Scotia

Counsel
Name
Reinhold Endres, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
515 Terminal Road
P.O. Box 7
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (902) 424-5896
FAX: (902) 424-1730
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

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Names
Odette Laverdière
Jean-Yves Bernard
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
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 Canada

Counsel
Name
Eric A. Bowie, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4840

Party: Attorney General of Prince Edward Island

Agent
Name
Brian H. Wilson, Q.C.
Contact information
900 - 155 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596

Summary

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Lower court rulings

June 26, 1986
Federal Administrative Tribunals of Alberta

555-2409 & 555-2410

AGT falls within federal competence

February 3, 1987
Federal Court of Appeal

A-523-86

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13