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20304

Auditor General of Canada v. Minister of Energy Mines and Resources, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-08-20 Appeal closed
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy & McCarthy (Toronto,ON)
1990-03-27 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy & McCarthy (Toronto,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, F.C.A. (Ottawa,ON)
1989-08-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Court of Appeal record returend to Registrar (FCA - Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-11 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ott., Ont.)
1989-08-11 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy & McCarthy (Tor., Ont.)
1989-08-10 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ McI La W LaF L'HD So, The appeal is dismissed. The judgment of the majority in the Federal Court of Appeal setting aside the judgment of the Trial Division and dismissing the action with costs is affirmed. Costs before this Court are also awarded against the appellant.
Dismissed, costs against the appellant
1988-10-07 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-10-07, CJ McI La W LaF L'HD So
Decision reserved
1988-10-07 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-10-07
Decision reserved
1988-10-03 Appellant's factum, (Reply) 21 copies Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-30 Book of authorities, (joint book of A01 & R01) 10 copies of statutes Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-30 Book of authorities, (joint book of A01 & R01) 10 copies of text & arti cles Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-29 General proceeding, 3 boxes of confidential materials (E.M.R.) not to be distributed unless requested by the judges. Minister of Energy Mines and Resources
1988-09-27 General proceeding, report dated March 31, 1983 Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-27 General proceeding, report dated March 31, 1982 Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-27 Book of authorities, received, 21 copies of statutes, 4 separate reports Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-19 Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, (both parties to have 1 1/2 hours on appeal), L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-09-19 Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1988-09-19, (both parties to have 1 1/2 hours on appeal), L'HD
1988-09-19 Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1988-09-19, (both parties to have 1 1/2 hours on appeal), L'HD
1988-09-16 Affidavit, 1 copy Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-16 Motion for additional time to present oral argument Auditor General of Canada
1988-09-14 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Minister of Energy Mines and Resources
1988-02-03 Trial court record
1988-02-03 Certified casebook Auditor General of Canada
1988-02-03 Appeal court record
1988-01-27 Notice of hearing, With service Auditor General of Canada
1987-12-21 Notice of hearing, With service Auditor General of Canada
1987-12-18 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-01-25
1987-09-14 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, along with served copy, with service Auditor General of Canada
1987-09-08 Case on appeal, 20 copies, Vols. 1 to 8 Auditor General of Canada
1987-07-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to R. Biljan from E. Bisson (Re:judgment)
1987-06-30 Order granting leave to appeal
1987-06-26 Notice of appeal, With service Auditor General of Canada
1987-06-25 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1987-04-07 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-04-07, CJ McI LaF
Decision reserved
1987-04-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-04-07, CJ McI LaF
Decision reserved
1987-03-27 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Minister of Energy Mines and Resources
1987-02-27 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies served copy, with service, Completed on: 1987-02-27 Auditor General of Canada

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Auditor General of Canada Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Minister of Energy Mines and Resources Respondent Active
Minister of Finance Respondent Active
Deputy Minister of Energy Mines and Resources Respondent Active
Deputy Minister of Finance Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Auditor General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Gordon F. Henderson, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 ELGIN ST
PO BOX 466 STN D
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Minister of Energy Mines and Resources

Counsel
Name
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673

Party: Minister of Finance

Counsel
Name
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673

Party: Deputy Minister of Energy Mines and Resources

Counsel
Name
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673

Party: Deputy Minister of Finance

Counsel
Name
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673

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Lower court rulings

December 6, 1985
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-1401-84

see file

January 22, 1987
Federal Court of Appeal

A-1-86

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13