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20590
Jean Claude Mahe, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta
(Alberta) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton,AB) re: lower court records sent back. | |
| 1991-04-03 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (Edmonton,AB) | |
| 1991-03-14 | Certificate of taxation issued to, Stikeman, Elliott | |
| 1991-03-06 | Fee on taxation $30.00, #19222 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1991-03-06 | Decision on the bill of costs, at 33,802.08., with service | |
| 1990-05-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, enclosing record of the Court of Appeal sent to Mr. D.S. Huff, Registrar (Edmonton,AB) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Edmonton,AB) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Décary (Hull,QC) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Department of Justice Canada (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Johnston & Buchan (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Lang, Michener, Lash, Johnston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-04-04 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Stikeman & Elliott (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Décary (Hull,QC) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Department of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Johnston & Buchan (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Lang, Michener, Lash & Johnston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-03-15 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co, The appeal is allowed. The appellants are granted costs before this Court and before both of the Alberta courts. Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below |
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| 1989-08-08 | General proceeding, Transcript received and distributed to the Justices (188 pages). | |
| 1989-06-14 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1989-06-14, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co Decision reserved |
|
| 1989-06-01 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1989-05-26 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-06-14 Decision reserved |
|
| 1989-05-26 | General proceeding, to note served copy of factum, with service | Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards |
| 1989-05-25 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards |
| 1989-05-19 | Intervener's factum, , 11 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1989-05-19 | Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service | Alliance Quebec |
| 1989-05-16 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1989-05-16 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Ontario |
| 1989-05-16 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Ontario |
| 1989-05-16 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada |
| 1989-05-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J.C. Major | |
| 1989-05-15 | Intervener's factum, , 20 copies revised factum | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-05-11 | General proceeding, 21 copies, annex. | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1989-05-11 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies. | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1989-05-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated May 4/89 fr. Robert Houston re: restructuring A.G.- Man. factum. | |
| 1989-05-09 | Book of authorities, 21 copies. | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-05-09 | Intervener's factum, , 21 copies each of French & English version of factum, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1989-05-03 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1989-04-27 | Affidavit, of Jane Miller (discontinuance coming), with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-04-27 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (discontinuance coming), with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-04-21 | Book of authorities, , 15 copies of volume 2 & 24 copies of volume 1, with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-04-21 | Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1989-04-21 | Intervener's factum, (served copy), with service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1989-04-19 | Intervener's factum, , 19 copies, with service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1989-04-18 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies vols. 1 to 3 | Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 |
| 1989-04-18 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies vols. 1 & 2 | Alberta School Trustees Association |
| 1989-04-12 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Alberta School Trustees Association |
| 1989-04-12 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 |
| 1989-04-11 | Service, of respondent's factum & authorities | |
| 1989-04-11 | Notice of hearing, With service | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1989-04-06 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies of volume 1 & 2 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1989-04-05 | Respondent's factum, , 20 copies | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1989-03-17 | Service, of case on appeal (1 copy), with service | |
| 1989-03-15 | Case on appeal, , 1 copy volume 1 to 10 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1989-01-27 | Service, With service | |
| 1989-01-27 | Service, of Appellants' joint factum | |
| 1989-01-09 | Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Alberta |
| 1989-01-05 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-12-28 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23 | |
| 1988-12-09 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-12-08 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (file a factum and a 15 minute oral argument), So Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1988-12-08 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-12-08, (file a factum and a 15 minute oral argument), So | |
| 1988-12-08 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-12-08, (file a factum and a 15 minute oral argument), So | |
| 1988-12-08 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies of volumes 1 & 2 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-12-08 | Service, fo appellant's factum | |
| 1988-12-05 | Service, of case book | |
| 1988-12-05 | Appellant's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-11-30 | Affidavit, 2 copies | Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards |
| 1988-11-30 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies | Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards |
| 1988-11-21 | Case on appeal, , 21 copies of volumes 1 to 10 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-10-28 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-10-27 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Granted to L'Association Canadienne Française de l'Ontario, L'Association Française des Conseils Scolaires de l'Ontario et L'Association des Enseignantes et des Enseignants Franco-Ontarien. Oral argument limited to 10 minutes., L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-10-27 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-10-27, Granted to L'Association Canadienne Française de l'Ontario, L'Association Française des Conseils Scolaires de l'Ontario et L'Association des Enseignantes et des Enseignants Franco-Ontarien. Oral argument limited to 10 minutes., L'HD | |
| 1988-10-27 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-10-27, Granted to L'Association Canadienne Française de l'Ontario, L'Association Française des Conseils Scolaires de l'Ontario et L'Association des Enseignantes et des Enseignants Franco-Ontarien. Oral argument limited to 10 minutes., L'HD | |
| 1988-10-21 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (Limited to written submission only), L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1988-10-21 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-10-21, (Limited to written submission only), L'HD | |
| 1988-10-21 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-10-21, (Limited to written submission only), L'HD | |
| 1988-10-19 | Affidavit, of Paul Dubé in support of Edmonton Roman Catholic intervention | Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 |
| 1988-10-19 | Affidavit, 2 copies, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Ontario |
| 1988-10-19 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Ontario |
| 1988-10-14 | Order on motion to extend time, time to file a notice of intention to intervene | |
| 1988-10-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1988-10-13 |
Decision on motion to extend time, time to file a notice of intention to intervene, So Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1988-10-13 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1988-10-13, time to file a notice of intention to intervene, So | |
| 1988-10-13 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1988-10-13, time to file a notice of intention to intervene, So | |
| 1988-10-05 | Response to motion to extend time, time to file a notice of intention to intervene | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-10-05 | Motion to extend time, time to file a notice of intention to intervene | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1988-10-05 | Affidavit, With service | Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 |
| 1988-10-05 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 |
| 1988-09-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (amended), with service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1988-09-15 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1988-09-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1988-09-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1988-09-09 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1988-09-07 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1988-08-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Aug 17/88 from J.C. Anderson | |
| 1988-08-02 | Service, of motion rule 32 (Constitutional Question) | |
| 1988-07-27 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, with extension of time | |
| 1988-07-21 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, with extension of time (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p. 50. Interventions by Sept 15/88), CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-07-21 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-07-21, with extension of time (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p. 50. Interventions by Sept 15/88), CJ | |
| 1988-07-21 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-07-21, with extension of time (for Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p. 50. Interventions by Sept 15/88), CJ | |
| 1988-07-15 | Motion to state a constitutional question, with extension of time, with service | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-03-23 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-03-07 | Notice of change of counsel, (From Layton, Weeks & Cranston to G. Brent Gawne & Associates), with service | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-02-24 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1988-02-22 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-02-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Feb 15/88 from Stikeman et al (Re: Not appearing on above motion) | |
| 1988-02-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-02-16 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, 1. Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada (oral argument limited to 10 minutes) 2. Alberta School Trustees Association (oral argument no more than 20 minutes) 3. Alliance Quebec (oral argument limited to 10 minutes), La Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-02-16 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-02-16, 1. Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada (oral argument limited to 10 minutes) 2. Alberta School Trustees Association (oral argument no more than 20 minutes) 3. Alliance Quebec (oral argument limited to 10 minutes), La | |
| 1988-02-16 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-02-16, 1. Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada (oral argument limited to 10 minutes) 2. Alberta School Trustees Association (oral argument no more than 20 minutes) 3. Alliance Quebec (oral argument limited to 10 minutes), La | |
| 1988-02-04 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1988-02-04 | Affidavit | Alliance Quebec |
| 1988-02-04 | Motion for leave to intervene | Alliance Quebec |
| 1988-02-03 | Service, of Commissioner's intervention | |
| 1988-02-03 | Affidavit, With service | Alberta School Trustees Association |
| 1988-02-03 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Alberta School Trustees Association |
| 1988-02-02 | Affidavit | Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada |
| 1988-02-02 | Motion for leave to intervene | Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada |
| 1988-01-27 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, (Oral argument limited to 20 minutes), B Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1988-01-27 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-01-27, (Oral argument limited to 20 minutes), B | |
| 1988-01-27 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1988-01-27, (Oral argument limited to 20 minutes), B | |
| 1988-01-05 | $500 security deposit paid, $500.00, receipt #2031 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1988-01-05 | Notice of appeal | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1987-12-07 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ W LeD Granted, with costs in the cause |
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| 1987-12-07 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1987-12-07, CJ W LeD | |
| 1987-12-07 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1987-12-07, CJ W LeD | |
| 1987-11-25 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1987-11-19 | Correspondence received from, dated Nov 18/87 from E. VanBemmel (Re: Satellite) | |
| 1987-11-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, returnable l988/10/27, with service | Association canadienne française de l'Alberta |
| 1987-10-21 | Notice of change of solicitor | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1987-10-19 | Book of authorities, 5 copies | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1987-10-19 | Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 5 copies (appeal books) volumes 1 & 2 | |
| 1987-10-19 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11323 | Jean Claude Mahe |
| 1987-10-19 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1987-10-19 | Jean Claude Mahe |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mahe, Jean Claude | Applicant | Active |
| Martel, Angeline | Applicant | Active |
| Dubé, Paul | Applicant | Active |
| Georges School Association | Applicant | Active |
| Bugnet, Julia | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Association canadienne française de l'Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Alberta School Trustees Association | Intervener | Active |
| Alliance Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7 | Intervener | Active |
| Association canadienne française de l'Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Mahe, Jean Claude
Counsel
Names
G. Brent Gawne
Mary T. Moreau
Mary T. Moreau
Contact information
G. Brent Gawne & Associates
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
Party: Martel, Angeline
Counsel
Names
G. Brent Gawne
Mary T. Moreau
Mary T. Moreau
Contact information
G. Brent Gawne & Associates
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
Party: Dubé, Paul
Counsel
Names
G. Brent Gawne
Mary T. Moreau
Mary T. Moreau
Contact information
G. Brent Gawne & Associates
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
Party: Georges School Association
Counsel
Names
G. Brent Gawne
Mary T. Moreau
Mary T. Moreau
Contact information
G. Brent Gawne & Associates
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
Party: Bugnet, Julia
Counsel
Names
G. Brent Gawne
Mary T. Moreau
Mary T. Moreau
Contact information
G. Brent Gawne & Associates
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
3100 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Telephone: (780) 421-1132
FAX: (780) 429-1440
Agent
Name
Donald Kubesh
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
914 - 50 O'CONNOR ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta
Counsel
Names
J.C. Major, Q.C.
Barbara N. Locke
Barbara N. Locke
Contact information
Bennett Jones
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Association canadienne française de l'Alberta
Counsel
Names
Michel Bastarache
Martine Richard
Martine Richard
Contact information
57 RUE COPERNICUS
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1N 6N5
Telephone: (613) 564-2923
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1N 6N5
Telephone: (613) 564-2923
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada
Counsel
Name
Robert J. Buchan
Contact information
Johnston & Buchan
1700 - 275 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H9
Telephone: (613) 236-3882
FAX: (613) 230-6423
1700 - 275 SLATER ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5H9
Telephone: (613) 236-3882
FAX: (613) 230-6423
Party: Alberta School Trustees Association
Counsel
Name
J.C. Anderson
Contact information
Alberta School Trustees Association
12310 - 105 AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5N 0Y4
12310 - 105 AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5N 0Y4
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Alliance Quebec
Counsel
Names
Stephen A. Scott
Kathleen Weil
Kathleen Weil
Contact information
3644 RUE PEEL
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3A 1W9
Telephone: (514) 392-5124
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3A 1W9
Telephone: (514) 392-5124
Agent
Name
Brian C. Elkin
Contact information
Ogilvy, Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
1600 - 45 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Name
E. David D. Tavender, Q.C.
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
30th Fl Fifth Ave Place
237 - 4th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 326-8310
30th Fl Fifth Ave Place
237 - 4th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 326-8310
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General of Manitoba
Counsel
Names
Michael Bernstein
Donna J. Miller
Donna J. Miller
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Names
Michael Bernstein
John Cavarzan
John Cavarzan
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
720 Bay St
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2302
FAX: (416) 326-4656
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Names
Danielle Allard
Jean-Yves Bernard
Jean-Yves Bernard
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
8.01 - 1 rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2336
FAX: (514) 873-7074
8.01 - 1 rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2336
FAX: (514) 873-7074
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
111, rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Names
Brian Barrington-Foote, Q.C.
Robert G. Richards
Robert G. Richards
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St 10th Fl
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6458
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
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
Gabriel Bourgeois
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
Édifice du Centenaire
C.P. 6000, Pièce 444
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3606
FAX: (506) 453-3275
Édifice du Centenaire
C.P. 6000, Pièce 444
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3606
FAX: (506) 453-3275
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Edmonton Roman Catholic Separate School District #7
Counsel
Name
J.C. Anderson
Contact information
Alberta School Trustees Association
12310 - 105 AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5N 0Y4
12310 - 105 AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5N 0Y4
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Association canadienne française de l'Ontario
Counsel
Name
Paul S. Rouleau
Contact information
Genest Murray LLP
700 - 130 Adelaide St West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 4C1
Telephone: (416) 360-2618
FAX: (416) 360-2625
700 - 130 Adelaide St West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 4C1
Telephone: (416) 360-2618
FAX: (416) 360-2625
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards
Counsel
Name
Colin K. Irving
Contact information
McMaster Meighen
900 - 1000 RUE DE LA GAUCHETIERE O
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3B 4W5
Telephone: (514) 879-1212
900 - 1000 RUE DE LA GAUCHETIERE O
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3B 4W5
Telephone: (514) 879-1212
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
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Lower court rulings
March 17, 1986
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
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Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
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Action seeking declaration dismissed
August 26, 1987
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
19347
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
19347
appeal dismissed
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