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20785

University of British Columbia, et al. v. John R. Connell, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (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)
1991-12-06 Appeal closed
1991-01-11 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-01-11 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Vancouver,BC)
1990-12-07 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa,ON)
1990-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from C. Alain sent to His Honour Martin R. Taylor (Vancouver,BC) enclosing complimentary copies of the reasons for judgment of our Court in the mandatory retirement cases.
1990-12-06 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co, The appeals are allowed with costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal, and the cross-appeals are dismissed with costs, Wilson and L'Heureux-Dubé JJ. dissenting.
Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal
1989-09-12 Notice of change of counsel John R. Connell
1989-05-30 General proceeding, transcripts vols. 1 and 2 received and distributed to the Justices.
1989-05-17 Hearing of the appeal, 1989-05-17, (Appeal heard May 17th & 18th), CJ W LaF L'HD So G Co
Decision reserved
1989-05-15 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-05-17
Decision reserved
1989-05-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from F.A. Schroeder
1989-05-12 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Common Statutes, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1989-05-12 Book of authorities, (Common authorities), 10 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1989-05-12 Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1989-05-09 General proceeding, 21 copies, supplementary factum., with service John R. Connell
1989-05-09 General proceeding, 21 copies, reply to intervenor., with service John R. Connell
1989-05-05 Intervener's factum, With service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1989-04-19 Appellant's factum, , 20 copies supplementary factum, with service University of British Columbia
1989-04-03 Intervener's factum, , 22 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1989-03-21 Order on leave to cross-appeal
1989-03-20 Decision on miscellaneous motion, So
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-03-20 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1989-03-20, So
1989-03-20 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1989-03-20, So
1989-03-17 General proceeding, to note consent of Connell on motion to cross-appeal John R. Connell
1989-03-17 Affidavit, of P.A. Gall on motion to cross-appeal John R. Connell
1989-03-17 Notice of cross appeal, With service John R. Connell
1989-02-21 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-04-17
1989-02-21 Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order to apportion time (4 days)., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-02-21 Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1989-02-21, for an order to apportion time (4 days)., CJ
1989-02-21 Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1989-02-21, for an order to apportion time (4 days)., CJ
1989-02-21 Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (appeals to be heard May 16, 17, 18 & 19).
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-02-21 Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1989-02-21, (appeals to be heard May 16, 17, 18 & 19).
1989-02-21 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-21, (appeals to be heard May 16, 17, 18 & 19).
1989-02-21 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-21, (appeals to be heard May 16, 17, 18 & 19).
1989-02-17 Affidavit, for an order to opportion hearing time for counsel, with service University of British Columbia
1989-02-17 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order to opportion hearing time for counsel, with service University of British Columbia
1989-02-17 Affidavit, With service University of British Columbia
1989-02-17 Motion to expedite the appeal, With service University of British Columbia
1989-02-15 Service, of Paul Dawson on A.G. of Québec factum, with service
1989-02-01 Service, of Respondent's factum
1989-01-30 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1989-01-17 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1989-01-16 Appellant's factum, , 21 copies on cross-appeal University of British Columbia
1989-01-16 General proceeding, to note notice of withdrawal of A.G. of Québec Attorney General of Quebec
1989-01-13 Correspondence received from, from R.E. Charney Attorney General for Ontario
1989-01-10 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies on cross-appeal, with service John R. Connell
1989-01-09 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23
1989-01-06 Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service Robert Cameron Harrison
1989-01-04 Intervener's factum, With service Attorney General of British Columbia
1988-12-05 Appellant's factum, , 22 copies University of British Columbia
1988-11-09 Certified casebook University of British Columbia
1988-11-09 Case on appeal, , 20 copies of vols. 1 to 5 University of British Columbia
1988-11-07 Order on motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention
1988-11-02 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1988-10-28 Decision on motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention, L'HD
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-10-28 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1988-10-28, time to file notice of intervention, L'HD
1988-10-28 Submission of motion to extend time, 1988-10-28, time to file notice of intervention, L'HD
1988-10-28 Response to motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention John R. Connell
1988-10-28 Motion to extend time, time to file notice of intervention Attorney General of British Columbia
1988-10-18 Affidavit, time to file notice of intervention of L. Jones Attorney General of British Columbia
1988-10-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1988-10-07 Service, of notice of Constitutional Question
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Canada
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1988-10-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1988-09-28 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1988-08-30 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk #6 @ p.64. Interventions by Oct 07/88. For further particulars see 20747, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1988-08-30 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-08-30, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk #6 @ p.64. Interventions by Oct 07/88. For further particulars see 20747, CJ
1988-08-30 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1988-08-30, (For Constitutional Question see file or Reg's Red Bk #6 @ p.64. Interventions by Oct 07/88. For further particulars see 20747, CJ
1988-08-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (Fax) from J. Minnes (Re: D.M. Goldies proposed Constitutional Question in this appeal)
1988-05-20 Notice of cross appeal, With service Robert Cameron Harrison
1988-05-16 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1988-05-13 $500 security deposit paid, receipt # 2092 University of British Columbia
1988-05-11 Notice of appeal, With service University of British Columbia
1988-04-26 Correspondence received from, advising of judgment sent to Reg (Van,BC)
1988-04-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ E La
Granted, with costs in the cause
1988-03-21 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1988-03-21, CJ E La
Decision reserved
1988-03-21 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1988-03-21, CJ E La
Decision reserved
1988-03-11 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (in conjunction with motion to cross-appeal) Robert Cameron Harrison
1988-03-11 Notice of application for leave to cross-appeal, , 4 copies Robert Cameron Harrison
1988-02-26 $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 12070 University of British Columbia
1988-02-26 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1988-02-26 University of British Columbia

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
University of British Columbia Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Connell, John R. Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
University of British Columbia Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Harrison, Robert Cameron Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: University of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
D.M.M. Goldie, Q.C.
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
2100 - 1075 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 3G2
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Connell, John R.

Counsel
Names
Peter A. Gall
Donald J. Jordan, Q.C.
Contact information
Heenan Blaikie
2200 - 1055 Hastings Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2E9
Telephone: (604) 669-0011
FAX: (604) 669-5101
Agent
Name
Mirko Bibic
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

Party: Harrison, Robert Cameron

Counsel
Names
F. Andrew Schroeder
Cheryl L. Vickers
Contact information
Schroeder & Company
1119 - 808 Nelson St.
Box 12168
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 688-6737
FAX: (604) 688-0271
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

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Names
George H. Copley, Q.C.
E.R.A. Edwards, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
P.O. Box 9280 Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8400
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Names
John C. Tait, Q.C.
Duff Friesen
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
239 WELLINGTON ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4997

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

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

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

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

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

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

Party: Attorney General of Nova Scotia

Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

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

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Lower court rulings

December 16, 1986
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A860592/A852734

action dismissed

January 6, 1988
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA006388/CA006372

appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13