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20656

Stelco Inc., et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, et al.

(Federal) (Criminal) (By Leave)

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)
1991-07-03 Appeal closed
1991-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC)
1991-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1991-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Holden, Murdoch & Finlay (Toronto,ON)
1990-05-08 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa,0N)
1990-03-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Décary (Hull,Qc)
1990-03-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1990-03-29 Judgment on the appeal rendered, La W LaF L'HD So, The appeal is dismissed with costs. Wilson and Sopinka JJ. are dissenting.
Dismissed, with costs
1988-11-04 Correspondence received from, dated Nov 3/88 from Blake,Cassels et al Stelco Inc.
1988-11-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1988-11-01, (Appeal heard Nov 1 & 2, 1988), La W LaF L'HD So
Decision reserved
1988-11-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1988-11-01, (Appeal heard Nov 1 & 2, 1988)
Decision reserved
1988-11-01 Service, of A.G.'s factum
1988-10-31 Intervener's factum, received, 21 copies Attorney General of New Brunswick
1988-10-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Oct 27/88 from Leah Price (Re: No factum being filed, using Thompson factum)
1988-10-28 Intervener's factum, received, served copy, with service Attorney General of Alberta
1988-10-28 Book of authorities, received, 9 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1988-10-28 Intervener's factum, recieved, 1 copy Attorney General of Alberta
1988-10-28 Intervener's factum, received, 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1988-10-28 Book of authorities, received, 10 copies of volumes 1 & 2 Attorney General of Canada
1988-10-27 Intervener's factum, received, served copy of factum, with service Attorney General of Alberta
1988-10-27 Book of authorities, received, 9 copies of joint authorites of Docket # 20228 and 20761 Attorney General for Ontario
1988-10-26 Intervener's factum, 21 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1988-10-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (Re: Covering letter of Resp. factum)
1988-10-25 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1988-08-19 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Vols. 1 - 3, with service Stelco Inc.
1988-08-05 Appellant's factum, served copy Stelco Inc.
1988-08-03 Appellant's factum, 21 copies Stelco Inc.
1988-05-17 Service, of casebooks
1988-04-14 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1988-04-25
1988-04-14 Order on motion to extend time, time to file the notice of intervention
1988-04-13 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of New Brunswick
1988-04-13 Decision on motion to extend time, time to file the notice of intervention, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-04-13 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1988-04-13, time to file the notice of intervention, LaF
1988-04-13 Submission of motion to extend time, 1988-04-13, time to file the notice of intervention, LaF
1988-04-12 Response to motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention Stelco Inc.
1988-04-12 Motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention Attorney General of New Brunswick
1988-04-08 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (to be heard with Thompson Newspapers, Nov 8/88.)
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-04-08 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1988-04-08, (to be heard with Thompson Newspapers, Nov 8/88.)
1988-04-08 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1988-04-08, (to be heard with Thompson Newspapers, Nov 8/88.)
1988-04-08 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1988-04-08, (to be heard with Thompson Newspapers, Nov 8/88.)
1988-04-05 Service
1988-04-05 Affidavit, of support Attorney General of Canada
1988-04-05 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service Attorney General of Canada
1988-03-25 Case on appeal, 21 copies Stelco Inc.
1988-03-01 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Alberta
1988-03-01 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1988-02-23 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1988-02-15 Order granting leave to appeal
1988-02-11 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Stelco Inc.
1988-02-05 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1988-02-02 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for constitutional question see Registrar's red b ook, #6 at page 376 or file interventions by 88/03 /07), CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-02-02 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-02-02, (for constitutional question see Registrar's red b ook, #6 at page 376 or file interventions by 88/03 /07), CJ
1988-02-02 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-02-02, (for constitutional question see Registrar's red b ook, #6 at page 376 or file interventions by 88/03 /07), CJ
1988-02-01 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
1988-02-01 Motion to state a constitutional question, With service Stelco Inc.
1988-01-28 Notice of appeal, With service Stelco Inc.
1988-01-25 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, E McI LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-01-25 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1988-01-25, E McI LaF
1988-01-25 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1988-01-25, E McI LaF
1988-01-18 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Attorney General of Canada
1988-01-06 Book of authorities, 5 copies, volumes 1,2,3 Stelco Inc.
1987-11-19 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 11460 Stelco Inc.
1987-11-19 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1987-11-19 Stelco Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Stelco Inc. Applicant Active
McDonald, Ramsay Applicant Active
Arthur, Brian Applicant Active
Ménard, Jean Applicant Active
Veronneau, Claude Applicant Active
Woodward, Douglas Applicant Active
Clayton, Reginald Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Respondent Active
Restrictive Trade Practices Commission Respondent Active
Holden, Richard B. Respondent Active
O'Farrel, The Director of Investigation and Research, Michael P. Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of New Brunswick Intervener Pending

Counsel

Party: Stelco Inc.

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: McDonald, Ramsay

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Arthur, Brian

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Ménard, Jean

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Veronneau, Claude

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Woodward, Douglas

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Clayton, Reginald

Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
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 Canada

Counsel
John F. Rook, Q.C.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 862-4280
FAX: (416) 862-6666

Party: Restrictive Trade Practices Commission

Counsel
John F. Rook, Q.C.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 862-4280
FAX: (416) 862-6666

Party: Holden, Richard B.

Counsel
John F. Rook, Q.C.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 862-4280
FAX: (416) 862-6666

Party: O'Farrel, The Director of Investigation and Research, Michael P.

Counsel
John F. Rook, Q.C.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 862-4280
FAX: (416) 862-6666

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

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

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
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

Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
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

August 10, 1987
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2748-85

application dismissed

October 22, 1987
Federal Court of Appeal

A-728-87

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13