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21870
United Nurses of Alberta v. Attorney General of Alberta
(Alberta) (Criminal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-19 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-05-19 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1992-05-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-05-13 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-05-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, I.G. Whitehall c/o Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-05-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-05-12 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Edmonton) | |
| 1992-04-16 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF So G Co McL Ia, The appeal is dismissed, Lamer C.J. and Sopinka and Cory JJ. dissenting Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-04-16 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-04-16 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-04-16 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, I.G. Whitehall c/o Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-04-16 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-12-20 | General proceeding, Transcripts received (168.pgs) & distributed to the justices. | |
| 1991-12-04 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1991-12-03 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1991-12-03 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-12-03, CJ LaF So G Co McL Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1991-12-03 | Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument, With service | |
| 1991-12-02 | Book of authorities, JOINT 10 copies of vol. I to IX | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-12-02 | Book of authorities, JOINT STATUTORY APPENDIX 10 copies of vol I & II | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-11-29 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1) appellant: = 1hr. 30mins. 2) repondent: = 1hr. 15mins. 3) A.G. Canada: = 15mins. 4) P.G. Quebec: 15mins. 5) A.G. B.C.: 15mins., Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-11-29 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1991-11-29, 1) appellant: = 1hr. 30mins. 2) repondent: = 1hr. 15mins. 3) A.G. Canada: = 15mins. 4) P.G. Quebec: 15mins. 5) A.G. B.C.: 15mins., Reg | |
| 1991-11-29 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1991-11-29, 1) appellant: = 1hr. 30mins. 2) repondent: = 1hr. 15mins. 3) A.G. Canada: = 15mins. 4) P.G. Quebec: 15mins. 5) A.G. B.C.: 15mins., Reg | |
| 1991-11-28 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-11-28 | Notice of withdrawal, (by fax) | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1991-11-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, requesting simultaneous translation in B.C. | |
| 1991-11-28 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-11-27 | Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-11-27 | Affidavit, Simon Renouf | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-11-27 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-11-22 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-11-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Nov. 14, 1991 from Deborah K. Lovett (Re: Interested in appearing by video-conference from Victoria) | |
| 1991-11-19 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1991-11-19 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-11-18 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gabriel Bourgeois requesting teleconference from Fredericton to Ottawa Dec\03\91 | |
| 1991-11-14 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-11-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Deborah Lovett requesting Teleconferencing Victoria BC to Ottawa. | |
| 1991-11-04 | Service, 1 copy of factum, with service | |
| 1991-11-01 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-10-03 | Order on motion to extend time, With service | |
| 1991-10-02 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-12-03 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-09-27 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (2nd constitution questions), with service | Attorney General of Nova Scotia |
| 1991-09-27 |
Decision on motion to extend time, for a further order to extend the time in which to serve and file the respondent factum to Nov\01\91., St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-09-27 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-09-27, for a further order to extend the time in which to serve and file the respondent factum to Nov\01\91., St | |
| 1991-09-27 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-09-27, for a further order to extend the time in which to serve and file the respondent factum to Nov\01\91., St | |
| 1991-09-26 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the Respondent's factum to Nov. 1\91 | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-26 | Affidavit, to file the factum to Nov. 1\91 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-09-26 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Nov. 1\91 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-09-17 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (for two(2) ADDITIONAL constitutional questions), with service | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-09-16 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal | |
| 1991-09-13 |
Decision on motion to expedite the appeal, "the respondents facum is to be filed Oct\15\1991", CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-09-13 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1991-09-13, "the respondents facum is to be filed Oct\15\1991", CJ | |
| 1991-09-13 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1991-09-13, "the respondents facum is to be filed Oct\15\1991", CJ | |
| 1991-09-13 | Motion to expedite the appeal, ********THIS PROCEEDING ENTERED IN ERROR********** * | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-10 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal, of Appellant's and Respondent's factum (consents from both parties) | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-09-10 | Affidavit, of Appellant's and Respondent's factums; E.J. Van Bemmel | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-10 | Motion to expedite the appeal, of Appellant's and Respondent's factums | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-10 | Notice of hearing, With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-10 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-10-01 | |
| 1991-09-10 | Service, of appellant's factum | |
| 1991-09-10 | Service, 1 copy of Case on Appeal, vols. 1 and 2 | |
| 1991-09-10 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-09-05 | Order on motion to extend time, *****THIS PROCEEDING HAS BEEN ENTERD IN ERROR***** | |
| 1991-09-05 | Order on miscellaneous motion, With service | |
| 1991-08-27 | Appellant's factum, 25 copies, with service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-08-26 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @p.183. Intentions of intervention filed by Sept\27\1991.", LaF Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-08-26 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-08-26, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @p.183. Intentions of intervention filed by Sept\27\1991.", LaF | |
| 1991-08-26 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-08-26, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Reg's red book #8 @p.183. Intentions of intervention filed by Sept\27\1991.", LaF | |
| 1991-08-20 | Response to miscellaneous motion | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-08-19 | Affidavit, of Alexander D. Pringle, with service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-08-19 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-08-13 | Certified casebook, vol. 1 and 2, with service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-07-29 | Case on appeal, 21 copies of vol. I & II | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-04-18 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intervention to Apr/16/1991,, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-18 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-04-18, to file a notice of intervention to Apr/16/1991,, Ia | |
| 1991-04-18 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-04-18, to file a notice of intervention to Apr/16/1991,, Ia | |
| 1991-04-16 | Response to motion to extend time, to file intention of intervention on behalf of A.G. N.B. | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-04-16 | Response to motion to extend time, to file intention of intervention on behalf of A.G. N.B. | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-04-16 | Affidavit, to file the intention of intervention; Eduard J. Van Bemmel | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-04-16 | Motion to extend time, to file the Notice of Intention of intervention | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-04-16 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1991-03-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from I.G. Whitehall, Q.C.; re: that he will be appearing as counsel in this case | |
| 1991-03-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-03-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-03-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-03-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1991-03-04 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-02-27 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, With service | |
| 1991-02-25 | General proceeding, consents to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson acting as Ottawa agents for the Respondent herein | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1991-02-19 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Registrar's red book #8 @ p.66. All notices of interventions are to be filed by Mar/25/91.", CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-02-19 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-02-19, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Registrar's red book #8 @ p.66. All notices of interventions are to be filed by Mar/25/91.", CJ | |
| 1991-02-19 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-02-19, " For Constitutional Questions see file or Registrar's red book #8 @ p.66. All notices of interventions are to be filed by Mar/25/91.", CJ | |
| 1991-02-15 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-02-15 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1990-11-15 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-11-15 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-11-15 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-11-15, W So McL | |
| 1990-11-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-11-15, W So McL | |
| 1990-06-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, W So McL | |
| 1990-05-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1990-05-17 | Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, With service | |
| 1990-05-07 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to May\2\90,, LaF Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-05-07 | Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1990-05-07, to May\2\90,, LaF | |
| 1990-05-07 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1990-05-07, to May\2\90,, LaF | |
| 1990-05-04 | Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1990-05-04 | Affidavit, of Alexander D. Pringle | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1990-05-04 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1990-05-02 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1990-05-02 | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1990-03-22 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #16807 | United Nurses of Alberta |
| 1990-03-22 | Notice of appeal, With service | United Nurses of Alberta |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Nurses of Alberta | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Alberta | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: United Nurses of Alberta
Counsel
S.J. Greckol
10150 - 100 Street
Suite 300
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0R2
Telephone: (780) 424-8866
FAX: (780) 426-1470
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
R.C. Maybank
9833 - 109TH ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (403) 427-5032
Agent
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
L.M. Hululak
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4801
FAX: (613) 952-8713
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
8.00 - 1 rue Notre-Dame Est
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1B6
Telephone: (514) 393-2336 Ext: 51452
FAX: (514) 873-7074
Email: jean-francois.jobin@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
609 BROUGHTON ST
5TH FL
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 356-8877
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
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