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20529

City of Saskatoon v. Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, et al.

(Saskatchewan) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1990-12-27 Appeal closed
1990-04-23 Approved order for payment out, of Court of the security for costs deposited in this appeal, Amount of $500, receipt # 2017
1990-03-01 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-01 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Regina,SK)
1990-03-01 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Regina,SK)
1990-01-17 General proceeding, to note records of the Court of Appeal of Sask. returned
1990-01-03 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-12-21 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co, The appeal is allowed with costs both here and in the Court of Appeal, the judgment of the Court of KAppeal is set aside, and the judgment of Maher J. and the decision of the Board are restored.
Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal
1989-02-28 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the Justices.
1989-02-27 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-02-27, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co
Decision reserved
1989-02-10 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of appendix City of Saskatoon
1989-02-07 Book of authorities, , 10 copies vols. 1 & 2, with service Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
1989-01-27 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-02-27
Decision reserved
1989-01-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Jan 11 from Mitchell, Taylor
1988-12-14 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
1988-09-26 Notice of hearing City of Saskatoon
1988-09-14 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-09-29
1988-08-11 Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service City of Saskatoon
1988-08-09 Appellant's factum, (Fire Fighters Union, Local 80) received, 21 copies, with service City of Saskatoon
1988-07-11 Certified casebook City of Saskatoon
1988-02-19 Case on appeal, 20 copies, vols. 1 to 5 City of Saskatoon
1988-01-22 Appeal court record
1987-12-22 Correspondence received from, advising of judgment sent to F.C. Newis (Reg,Sask)
1987-12-18 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1987-12-16 $500 security deposit paid, $500.00, receipt # 2017 City of Saskatoon
1987-12-08 Order granting leave to appeal
1987-12-08 Notice of appeal, With service City of Saskatoon
1987-12-03 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11510 City of Saskatoon
1987-12-03 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, McI La LeD
Granted, with costs in the cause
1987-10-02 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-10-02, McI La LeD
Decision reserved
1987-10-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-10-02, McI La LeD
Decision reserved
1987-09-11 Application for leave to appeal, (5 copies), with service, Completed on: 1987-09-11 City of Saskatoon

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
City of Saskatoon Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Respondent Active
Craig, Len Respondent Active
Saskatoon Professional Fire Fighters Union, Local 80 Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: City of Saskatoon

Counsel
Names
Theresa M. Dust, Q.C.
Barry Rossman
Contact information
City of Saskatoon
222 - 3RD AVE N
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 0J5
Telephone: (306) 975-3270
FAX: (306) 975-7828
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: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

Counsel
Name
Milton C. Woodard
Contact information
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
122 - 3RD AVE N
8TH FL
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
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: Craig, Len

Counsel
Name
Milton C. Woodard
Contact information
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
122 - 3RD AVE N
8TH FL
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
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: Saskatoon Professional Fire Fighters Union, Local 80

Counsel
Names
Milton C. Woodard
George Taylor, Q.C.
Contact information
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
122 - 3RD AVE N
8TH FL
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
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

Summary

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Lower court rulings

April 10, 1984
Provincial Administrative Tribunals of Saskatchewan

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Complaint dismissed

January 14, 1985
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan

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Appeal dismissed

June 12, 1987
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan

8733

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13