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20515
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia v. Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-29 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-07-13 | Appeal closed | |
| 1990-03-27 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Décary (Hull,Qc) | |
| 1990-03-27 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Department of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-27 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Beament, Green, York, Manton (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, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-27 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-27 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, James M. Mabbutt (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling & Henderson (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Grace, Neville (Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-07-14 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noel, Decary (Hull, QC) | |
| 1989-07-13 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, La W LaF L'HD G Co McL, The appeal is dismissed with costs, Cory J. dissenting. Dismissed, with costs |
|
| 1989-04-24 | General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the Justices. | |
| 1989-04-21 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1989-04-21, La W LaF L'HD G Co McL Decision reserved |
|
| 1989-04-21 | General proceeding, to note served copy of supplementary authorities, with service | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1989-04-20 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-04-20 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies supplementary book of authorities | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1989-04-19 | Book of authorities, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1989-04-19 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1989-04-19 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1989-04-18 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1989-04-18 | Book of authorities, , 11 copies | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1989-04-18 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1989-04-17 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-04-17 | Book of authorities, ,11 copies, with service | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1989-04-17 | Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1989-04-17 | Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-04-13 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-04-21 Decision reserved |
|
| 1989-04-13 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1989-04-06 | Book of authorities, , 11 copies, with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1989-04-06 | Intervener's factum, (served copy), with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1989-04-04 | Intervener's factum, , 20 copies, with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1989-03-29 | Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1989-03-28 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1989-03-21 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1989-03-21 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1989-01-18 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1989-01-17 | General proceeding, to note additional authorities | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1989-01-17 | Order on motion to extend time, time to intervene | |
| 1989-01-05 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23 | |
| 1989-01-04 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-12-15 | Response to motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1988-12-15 |
Decision on motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention, So Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1988-12-15 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1988-12-15, time to file notice of intervention, So | |
| 1988-12-15 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1988-12-15, time to file notice of intervention, So | |
| 1988-12-14 | Response to motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-12-14 | Motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-12-09 | Affidavit, time to intervene, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1988-12-09 | Motion to extend time, time to intervene, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1988-11-29 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1988-11-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1988-11-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1988-11-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1988-11-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1988-11-24 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1988-11-24 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1988-11-24 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1988-11-18 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1988-11-07 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-11-03 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1988-10-27 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (see Red Book #7,p.96. Interventions by Nov 28/88), CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-10-27 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-10-27, (see Red Book #7,p.96. Interventions by Nov 28/88), CJ | |
| 1988-10-27 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-10-27, (see Red Book #7,p.96. Interventions by Nov 28/88), CJ | |
| 1988-10-19 | Affidavit, time to state a constitutional question, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-10-19 | Motion to extend time, time to state a constitutional question, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-10-19 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-06-10 | Certified casebook | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-06-08 | Case on appeal, 21 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1988-02-16 | Correspondence received from, advising of judgment sent to Registrar (Van,BC) | |
| 1988-01-13 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1988-01-11 | Notice of appeal, With service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1987-12-17 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ W LeD Granted, with costs in the cause |
|
| 1987-12-07 |
Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-12-07, CJ W LeD Decision reserved |
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| 1987-12-07 |
All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-12-07, CJ W LeD Decision reserved |
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| 1987-11-18 | Correspondence received from, (Re: Appearing counsel on both sides) | |
| 1987-10-28 | Correspondence received from, (Re: Satellite) from Burke, Robertson | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1987-10-05 | Order on miscellaneous motion | |
| 1987-10-05 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1987-10-05 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1987-10-05, L'HD | |
| 1987-10-05 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1987-10-05, L'HD | |
| 1987-10-02 | Response to miscellaneous motion | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1987-10-02 | Affidavit | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1987-10-02 | Notice of miscellaneous motion | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1987-09-22 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. |
| 1987-09-08 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11180 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
| 1987-09-08 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1987-09-08 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Nova Scotia | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Newfoundland | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia
Counsel
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
William A. Pearce
J.G. Pottinger
William A. Pearce
J.G. Pottinger
Attorney General of British Columbia
310 - 900 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
310 - 900 HOWE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (250) 689-4438
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Henfrey Samson Bélair Ltd.
Counsel
J.J. Aaron
Wendy G. Baker
Gillian E. Parson
Wendy G. Baker
Gillian E. Parson
Davis & Company
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
2800 PARK PLACE
666 BURRARD ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Nova Scotia
Agent
Stephen J. Grace
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
John C. Tait, Q.C.
James M. Mabbutt
James M. Mabbutt
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4997
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4997
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Manitoba
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Agent
Robert Décary, c.r.
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of Newfoundland
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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Prov. Gov't doesn't have priority over claimant under debenture for trust funds
May 27, 1987
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V000297
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
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Appeal dismissed
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