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21435

Bear Island Foundation, et al. v. Attorney General for the Province for Ontario

(Ontario) (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)
1995-07-13 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (re-consideration)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Karam, Greenspon (Ottawa, ON) (re-consideration)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (re-consideration)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Dept of Justice (Ottawa, ON) (re-consideration)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bruce Clark (Ottawa, ON) (re-consideration)
1995-07-13 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) (re-consideration)
1995-07-06 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application by Verna Friday and Friday Hunting Grounds Group for extension of time for applying for re-consideration of the appeal is granted. The application for re-consideration of the appeal is dismissed with costs.
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noë, Berthiaume
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Karam, Greenspon (Ottawa, ON)
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Dept of Justice (Ottawa, ON)
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bruce Clark (Ottawa, ON)
1995-07-06 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-06-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of John E.S. Briggs to advise the Court that he has no instructions to respond to the materials filed by Mr. Clark
1995-05-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from W.J.A. Hobson, Q.C.; re: refers to letter dated May 12/95 concerning his position
1995-05-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Lang, Michener; re: not receive any instructions; do not intend to appear on any of the several motions of Mr. Clark
1995-05-30 General proceeding, to note the MEMORANDUM sent to the Court (CJ, LaF, G, McL & I) re the motion for extension of time and motion for reconsideration
1995-05-30 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, CJ LaF G McL I
1995-05-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Murray Klippenstein (by fax) dated May 23/95 to advise the Court that it is not his intention to participate in the applications for reconsideratio n and other actions by Mr. Clark
1995-05-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of W.J.A. Hobson, Q.C. dated May 12/95 to oppose the application made by Mr. Clark and along with Exhibit "A" referred to in the affidavit of Verna Friday
1995-05-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Anjali Choksi (Hutchins, Soroka & Dionne) dated May 3/95 to confirm that Mr. John Briggs will be handling the various applications for leave to appeal to the SCC brought by Bruce Clark. Any questions regarding whether the Assembly of First Nations will
1995-05-08 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 5 copies, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1995-05-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Wendy J. Earle (borden & Elliott) to advise the Court that Mr. Clark is not authorised or instructed in any way to bring a motion for re-hearing this appeal. She advises the Court that she is taking no position with respect to Mr. Clark's motion for re-he
1995-05-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Debbrah J. Paquette to advise the Court that she will not file documents on the motion for re-hearing the appeal
1995-05-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Louise Mandell (Mandell Pinder) to confirm that she does not intend to respond to the materials filed by Bruce Clark
1995-04-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Brian A. Crane (Gowling Strathy & Henderson) to confirm that he does not intend to respond to Mr. Clark's applications
1995-04-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of P. Geoffrey Plant (Russell & Dumoulin) to advise the Court that he takes no position on the application for a re-hearing
1995-04-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Me René Morin pour aviser la Cour qu'il n'entend soumettre aucun document en regard à la demande de réaudition
1995-04-25 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Robert J. Normey to confirm that he will not be filing any material in reply to the motion for a re-hearing
1995-02-21 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 5 copies (prof of service filed on April 3/95), with service Verna Friday and Friday Hunting Grounds Group
1992-11-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for Ontario (Toronto,ON) Re: additional box of the Record of the Court sent back.
1992-11-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for Ontario Re: Court records sent back.
1992-11-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Bruce clark (Penticton,BC) Re: Further to letter dated Nov 2, 1992. Acknowledge receipt of Respondents' response in file #23186. Application for leave to appeal has been submitted to Justices La McL I for consideration. With respect to Bear Isla
1992-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, " Re: Chief Gary Potts' confimation on retreival of all Exhibits on Bear Island case." by fax. Fax # 705 237-8908 Tel.# 705 237-8933
1991-09-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Wendy J. Earle (Borden & Elliot) indicating that the exhibits should be all sent to the Teme Augama Anishnabai and suggesting to call Marlene Burns (705-237-8933) to arrange the delivery of the material.
1991-09-16 Appeal closed
1991-08-26 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Karam, Greenspon (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-26 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC)
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-16 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON)
1991-08-15 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF G McL St, The appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-06-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated June 20, 1991 from Brian Crane (Re: The Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians does not propose to file a further reply factum. The Assoc. supports the representations made in the reply factum filed by the Union of Ontario Indians
1991-06-20 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (vol. 1 to 4, 512 pages)
1991-06-14 Service, 1 copy of reply, with service
1991-06-14 General proceeding, 21 copies of reply factum Union for Ontario Indians
1991-06-13 General proceeding, 21 copies of REPLY to supplement to the factum of A.G. British Columbia Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-30 General proceeding, SUPPLEMENT TO THE FACTUM re:Delgamuukw 21 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1991-05-29 General proceeding, FAIR COPIES OF SOME EXHIBITS 7 copies of vol.I & II (given in Court) Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-05-29 General proceeding, EXTRACTS FROM CASES TO BE REFERED 7 copies (given in Court) Attorney General of Canada
1991-05-28 General proceeding, AUTHORITIES 6 copies (given in Court) Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-27 Hearing of the appeal, 1991-05-27, (Appeal heard May 27th through May 30th), CJ LaF G McL St
Decision reserved
1991-05-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1991-05-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1991-05-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service
1991-05-23 Intervener's factum, 20 copies, with service Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-23 Affidavit, of Stuart Rush; in support of the intervention Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-23 Book of authorities, 9 copiess (joint with Union of Ontario Indians) Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
1991-05-23 Book of authorities, 9 copies (joint with Ass. of Iroquois) Union for Ontario Indians
1991-05-23 Case on appeal, RESPONDENT'S SUPPLEMENTARY 21 copies of vol. I to IV Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-05-22 Book of authorities, STATUTORY REFERENCES & SUPP. AUTH. 10 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1991-05-22 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, 1) file a factum provided it is in hands of the Court and the parties by 4 p.m. May/23/91. 2) leave to be present at hearing and to present oral argument if requested to do so by the Court, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-05-22 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-22, 1) file a factum provided it is in hands of the Court and the parties by 4 p.m. May/23/91. 2) leave to be present at hearing and to present oral argument if requested to do so by the Court, McL
1991-05-22 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-22, 1) file a factum provided it is in hands of the Court and the parties by 4 p.m. May/23/91. 2) leave to be present at hearing and to present oral argument if requested to do so by the Court, McL
1991-05-22 Service, of notice of motion for intervention and affidavit in support, with service
1991-05-22 Decision on motion to extend time, to file a motion for leave to intervene to May 22nd., 1991, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-05-22 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-05-22, to file a motion for leave to intervene to May 22nd., 1991, McL
1991-05-22 Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-05-22, to file a motion for leave to intervene to May 22nd., 1991, McL
1991-05-21 Affidavit, for leave to intervene; Stuart Rush Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-21 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-21 Case on appeal, APPELLANTS SUPPLEMENTARY 22 Copies of vol.I,II & III Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-21 Affidavit, of Stuart Rush Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-21 Motion for leave to intervene, and to file a factum, and also present oral argument Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe
1991-05-17 Certified casebook, vol. 1 to 4 Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-17 Service, copy of appellants REPLY
1991-05-17 Book of authorities, STATUTES 11 copies Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-17 Book of authorities, JOINT 11 copies of vol.I,II & III Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-17 Case on appeal, original copy of vol.1 to 12 PART - EXHIBITS Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-16 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol.I,II & III National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1991-05-15 Service, 1 copy of authorities, with service
1991-05-15 Service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1991-05-14 Book of authorities, REVISED (Appendices to factum) 20 copies Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-14 Appellant's factum, REVISED 20 copies Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-14 General proceeding, APPENDIX TO FACTUM 21 copies National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1991-05-14 Intervener's factum, 21 copies National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1991-05-14 General proceeding, 20 copies of APPELLANTS REPLY Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-14 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1991-05-08 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum
1991-05-07 Case on appeal, 20 copies of vol.1 to 7 PART III - EXHIBITS Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-07 Order on motion to extend time, To serve and file a factum to May/15/91, with service
1991-05-07 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, of 49 pages,, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-05-07 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-05-07, of 49 pages,, McL
1991-05-07 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-05-07, of 49 pages,, McL
1991-05-06 General proceeding, 21 copies of Appendix "J" Treaty related documents Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-06 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1991-05-06 Case on appeal, 20 copies of vol.8 to 12 PART III-EXHIBITS Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-06 Service, du factum
1991-05-03 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-05-03 Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum Bear Island Foundation
1991-05-03 Affidavit, by J.A. Hobson, Q.C. 2 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1991-05-03 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (49 pages) 2 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1991-05-03 Service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1991-05-03 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1991-05-02 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1991-04-30 Intervener's factum, 22 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1991-04-30 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General of British Columbia
1991-04-30 Intervener's factum, 21 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1991-04-29 Decision on motion to extend time, to file his factum to May/15/91,, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-04-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-04-29, to file his factum to May/15/91,, Ia
1991-04-29 Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-04-29, to file his factum to May/15/91,, Ia
1991-04-29 Service, 1 copy of factum, with service
1991-04-29 Case on appeal, 21 copies of vols. 1 to 4 Bear Island Foundation
1991-04-26 Book of authorities, 12 copies of vol. I, II & III, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-04-26 Intervener's factum, 20 copies Attorney General of Alberta
1991-04-26 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-05-27
Decision reserved
1991-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Soloway, Wright Re: AG Ontario takes no position with respect to the application to extend the time brought on behalf or tha A.G. NFLD to file his factum.
1991-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: takes no position for an Order extending the time for A.G. Nfld. to file their factum
1991-04-24 Affidavit, to file his factum of Deborah J. Paquette, with service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1991-04-24 Motion to extend time, in which to file his factum to May/15/91, Attorney General of Newfoundland
1991-04-15 Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-04-09 Notice of hearing, With service Bear Island Foundation
1991-04-08 Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, (JOINT ORDER)
1991-04-08 Order on motion to directions
1991-04-02 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-04-29
1991-03-26 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, of 79 pages. (respondent will limit his factum to 50 pages.), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1991-03-26 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-03-26, of 79 pages. (respondent will limit his factum to 50 pages.), McL
1991-03-26 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-03-26, of 79 pages. (respondent will limit his factum to 50 pages.), McL
1991-03-26 Decision on motion for directions, " It is ordered: 1) the appeal will be heard on May 27, 28, 29, 30th., 1991. 2) the appellants will have leave to file a reply factum if necessary. 3) the Attorneys General will file their factum by April 30th. 1991.", McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-03-26 Hearing of motion for directions, 1991-03-26, " It is ordered: 1) the appeal will be heard on May 27, 28, 29, 30th., 1991. 2) the appellants will have leave to file a reply factum if necessary. 3) the Attorneys General will file their factum by April 30th. 1991.", McL
1991-03-26 Submission of motion for directions, 1991-03-26, " It is ordered: 1) the appeal will be heard on May 27, 28, 29, 30th., 1991. 2) the appellants will have leave to file a reply factum if necessary. 3) the Attorneys General will file their factum by April 30th. 1991.", McL
1991-03-22 Motion for directions, 1) fixing the date for the hearing of this appeal; 2) setting times for the arguments; 3) permitting the filing of an Appellants' reply factum;. 4) setting a date for the filing of the factums of the Attorneys General., with service Bear Island Foundation
1991-03-21 Affidavit, (namely 79 pages) Blenus Wright, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-03-21 Motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 79 pages), with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-03-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Blenus Wright, re: att. draft factum to be approved
1991-03-12 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1991-02-22 Intervener's factum, 1 served copy, with service Union for Ontario Indians
1991-02-19 Service, one copy of factum, with service
1991-02-19 Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
1991-02-18 Intervener's factum, 20 copies (+ served copy filed on June 18/1991), with service Union for Ontario Indians
1991-02-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with Mocreebec), with service Randy Kapashesit
1991-02-15 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with Randy Kapashesit), with service Mocreebec
1991-02-15 Intervener's factum, 21 copies (joint with Mocreebec), with service Randy Kapashesit
1991-02-15 Intervener's factum, 21 copies (joint with Randy Kapashesit), with service Mocreebec
1991-01-18 Service, of factum and appendices on The Attorney General of Canada
1991-01-18 Service, of factum and appendices on Union of Ontario India ns
1991-01-17 Order on motion to extend time, With service
1991-01-15 Book of authorities, (appendices) 20 copies (returned to appellant for insertion of references to case on appeal), with service Bear Island Foundation
1991-01-15 General proceeding, to note appellants factum (48 pages) plus annexes was approved by Madame Justice McLachlin today.
1991-01-15 Appellant's factum, 20 copies (returned to appellant for insertion of references to the case on appeal), with service Bear Island Foundation
1991-01-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Jan/11/91/, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1991-01-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-01-14, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Jan/11/91/, McL
1991-01-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-01-14, to serve and file a notice of intervention to Jan/11/91/, McL
1991-01-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Newfoundland
1991-01-09 Response to motion to extend time, to file a notice of intervention Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1991-01-09 Response to motion to extend time, to file a notice of intervention Bear Island Foundation
1991-01-09 Affidavit, to file a notice oof intervention, with service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1991-01-09 Motion to extend time, to file a notice of intervention, with service Attorney General of Newfoundland
1990-12-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1990-12-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Manitoba
1990-12-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Alberta
1990-12-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1990-12-20 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1990-12-20 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1990-12-12 Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service
1990-12-04 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Bear Island Foundation
1990-11-26 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, for Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.16. Interventions by Dec/28/90., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-11-26 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-11-26, for Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.16. Interventions by Dec/28/90., CJ
1990-11-26 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-11-26, for Constitutional Questions see Reg's red book #8 @ p.16. Interventions by Dec/28/90., CJ
1990-11-22 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1990-11-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Nov.19/90 addressed to Madame Justice McLachlin re: schedule of appeal
1990-10-31 Decision on motion for directions
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion for directions, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Submission of motion for directions, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Decision on motion to dispense with printing, of the oversized exibits, maps, etc..., McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to dispense with printing, 1990-10-31, of the oversized exibits, maps, etc..., McL
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to dispense with printing, 1990-10-31, of the oversized exibits, maps, etc..., McL
1990-10-31 Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, to Jan/15/91,, McL
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1990-10-31, to Jan/15/91,, McL
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1990-10-31, to Jan/15/91,, McL
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum
1990-10-31 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-10-31
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Decision on motion to extend time, to state constitutional question(s),
Traversed, no order as to costs
1990-10-31 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1990-10-31, to state constitutional question(s),
Adjourned
1990-10-31 Submission of motion to extend time, 1990-10-31, to state constitutional question(s),
Adjourned
1990-10-25 Motion to extend time, to serve and file a motion to state Constitutional Question(s), with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1990-10-25 Motion to state a constitutional question, With service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1990-10-25 Affidavit, of John Timothy St. Clair McCabe, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1990-10-24 Affidavit, of John Timothy St. Clair McCabe, with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Motion for directions, to serve and file a supplementary case on appeal and setting the dates to serve and file the factum of the respondents to Dec/15/90, and the factum of the AG of Canada to Jan/15/91, and the reply factum of the appellants to Mar/15/91, and also to set the, Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Affidavit, of John Tiwothy St, Clair MacCabe., with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Motion to dispense with printing, of the oversized exhibits, with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Affidavit, of John Timothy St. Clair McCabe, with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Motion to expedite the appeal, from Nov/15/90 to Jan/15/91,, with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Affidavit, of Wendy Jacqueline Earle, with service Bear Island Foundation
1990-10-24 Motion to file a lengthy factum, With service Bear Island Foundation
1990-03-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1990-03-05 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, LaF, on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada for an order extending the time and for leave to intervene, and the above intervenant is to file a factum and present an oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes, subject to the right to apply for further time should the parties obtain additional time for the argument of this appeal,
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-03-05 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-03-05, LaF
1990-03-05 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-03-05, LaF
1990-03-05 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, The motion for leave to intervene on behalf of Mocreebec and Randy Kapashesit is limited to written submissions only,, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-03-05 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-03-05, The motion for leave to intervene on behalf of Mocreebec and Randy Kapashesit is limited to written submissions only,, LaF
1990-03-05 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-03-05, The motion for leave to intervene on behalf of Mocreebec and Randy Kapashesit is limited to written submissions only,, LaF
1990-02-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, re Appellants will not consent to this motion
1990-02-27 Affidavit, of Randy Kapashesit, 2 copies, with service Randy Kapashesit
1990-02-27 Affidavit, of Randy Kapashesit, 2 copies, with service Mocreebec
1990-02-27 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Randy Kapashesit
1990-02-27 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Mocreebec
1990-02-26 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (A.G. Canada intervention)(all parties) Bear Island Foundation
1990-02-26 Affidavit Attorney General of Canada
1990-02-26 Motion for leave to intervene, and for an order to extend the time to apply for leave,, with service Attorney General of Canada
1990-02-13 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1990-02-09 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, LaF, with leave to present oral argument of 15 minutes, subject to the right to apply for further time should additional time be granted to the other parties; leave to file their factums 2 weeks after the filing of all other parties factums, including other intervenors,
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-02-09 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-02-09, LaF
1990-02-09 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-02-09, LaF
1990-02-08 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with leave to present oral argument of 15 minutes, subject to the right to apply for furt further time should additional time be granted to the other parties; and leave to file their 2 weeks after the filing of all other parties factums, includi National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1990-02-08 Response to the motion for leave to intervene Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1990-02-08 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, With service Bear Island Foundation
1990-02-08 Affidavit, of Georges Erasmus,, with service National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1990-02-08 Affidavit, With service National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations
1990-01-04 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1990-01-04 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1990-01-03 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, La
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-03 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-01-03, La
1990-01-03 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-01-03, La
1990-01-03 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, La, the motions on behalf of Canadian Union of Ontario Indians and on behalf of The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians are granted, with leave to address the Court for 15 minutes each is granted, subject to a new application if time is extended for the parties.
Granted, no order as to costs
1990-01-03 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-01-03, La
1990-01-03 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-01-03, La
1989-12-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1989-12-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Bear Island Foundation
1989-12-21 Affidavit, of Harry Doxtator, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
1989-12-21 Motion for leave to intervene, to file a factum and make oral submissions, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
1989-12-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of the Union of Ontario Indians, Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1989-12-21 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of the Union of Ontario Indians, Bear Island Foundation
1989-12-21 Affidavit, of R.K.(Joe) Miskokomon, Union for Ontario Indians
1989-12-21 Motion for leave to intervene, and to file a factum and make oral submissions, Union for Ontario Indians
1989-11-27 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1989-11-16 Trial court record
1989-11-14 $500 security deposit paid, Certificate #2110 Bear Island Foundation
1989-11-14 Order granting leave to appeal, approved as to form and content,
1989-11-14 Notice of appeal, With service Bear Island Foundation
1989-10-24 Close file on Leave
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston & Assoc. (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON)
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, McCarthy & McCarthy (Toronto,ON)
1989-10-24 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, LaForme, Henderson (Toronto,ON)
1989-10-19 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ La McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1989-06-05 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ La McL
1989-05-18 General proceeding, to note 5 copies of Applicant's reply to Resp. argument, with service Bear Island Foundation
1989-05-11 Service, of resp. memo.
1989-05-03 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 copies, with service Attorney General for the Province for Ontario
1989-04-14 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #13745 Bear Island Foundation
1989-04-14 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, volumes 1 - 2, with service, Completed on: 1989-04-14 Bear Island Foundation

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bear Island Foundation Applicant Active
Potts, Gary Applicant Active
Twain, William Applicant Active
McKenzie, Jr., Maurice Applicant Active
W.Twain & M.McKenzie on behalf of themselves & all other members of Teme-Augama Anishnabay etc... Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Attorney General for the Province for Ontario Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Union for Ontario Indians Intervener Active
Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Intervener Active
National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations Intervener Active
Mocreebec Intervener Active
Kapashesit, Randy Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Newfoundland Intervener Active
Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe Intervener Active
Verna Friday and Friday Hunting Grounds Group Other Active

Counsel

Party: Bear Island Foundation

Counsel
Names
W. Ross Murray, Q.C.
Wendy J. Earle
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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: Potts, Gary

Counsel
Name
W. Ross Murray, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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: Twain, William

Counsel
Name
W. Ross Murray, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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: McKenzie, Jr., Maurice

Counsel
Name
W. Ross Murray, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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: W.Twain & M.McKenzie on behalf of themselves & all other members of Teme-Augama Anishnabay etc...

Counsel
Name
W. Ross Murray, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
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 the Province for Ontario

Counsel
Names
J.T.S. McCabe, Q.C.
Lorna E. Boyd
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
720 Bay St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4008
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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 Canada

Counsel
Names
W. Ian C. Binnie, Q.C.
W.A. Hobson
Susan Reid
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
4700 TD BANK TOWER
PO BOX 48
TORONTO, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 362-1812
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Agent
Name
Robert Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice Canada
East Memorial Bldg, Service Centre
284 Wellington St 2nd Fl
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 941-7865
Email: robert.frater@justice.gc.ca

Party: Union for Ontario Indians

Counsel
Name
William B. Henderson
Contact information
Blaney McMurtry LLP
CADILLAC FAIRVIEW TOWER
1400 - 20 QUEEN ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2V3
Telephone: (416) 593-1221
FAX: (416) 593-5437
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: Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians

Counsel
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: National Indian Brotherhood\Assembly of First Nations

Counsel
Name
Peter W. Hutchins
Contact information
Hutchins, Soroka & Dionne
700 - 485 McGill Street
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 2H4
Telephone: (514) 849-2403
FAX: (514) 849-4907
Email: admin@hsdnativelaw.com
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: Mocreebec

Counsel
Name
Murray Klippenstein
Contact information
Iler, Campbell
160 JOHN ST
2ND FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5V 2E5
Telephone: (416) 598-0103
FAX: (416) 598-3484
Agent
Name
Lawrence Greenspon
Contact information
Karam, Greenspon
301 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2N9
Telephone: (613) 232-4546
FAX: (613) 232-8229

Party: Kapashesit, Randy

Counsel
Name
Murray Klippenstein
Contact information
Iler, Campbell
160 JOHN ST
2ND FL
TORONTO, Ontario
M5V 2E5
Telephone: (416) 598-0103
FAX: (416) 598-3484
Agent
Name
Lawrence Greenspon
Contact information
Karam, Greenspon
301 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2N9
Telephone: (613) 232-4546
FAX: (613) 232-8229

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Name
René Morin
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église
2e étage
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: rmorin@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
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

Party: Attorney General 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
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 Alberta

Counsel
Name
Robert J. Normey
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
4th Floor, Bowker Building
9833 - 109th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-9532
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Email: robert.normey@gov.ab.ca
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 Newfoundland

Counsel
Names
Paul D. Dicks, Q.C.
Deborah J. Paquette
Contact information
Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
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: Delgamuukw, also known as Earl Muldoe

Counsel
Names
Louise Mandell, Q.C.
David Paterson
Contact information
Mandell Pinder
500 - 1080 Mainland Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 2T4
Telephone: (604) 681-4146
FAX: (604) 681-0959
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: Verna Friday and Friday Hunting Grounds Group

Counsel
Name
Bruce Clark
Contact information
1631 GRANT ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V5L 2Y4
Telephone: (604) 251-1409
FAX: (604) 251-6401

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Lower court rulings

December 11, 1984
Supreme Court of Ontario

25196/78

Judgment for the Respondent

February 27, 1989
Court of Appeal for Ontario

CA 45/85

Appeal & cross-appeal dismissed without costs

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