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21946
Canadian Council of Churches v. Her Majesty the Queen, et al.
(Federal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-05-25 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-05-14 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Federal Court (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-12 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto) | |
| 1992-02-12 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-12 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-12 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-12 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Graham R. Garton c/o Dept. of Justice (Ott,O) | |
| 1992-01-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston & Associates (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-01-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-01-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-01-23 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-01-23 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G Co St Ia, The appeal is dismissed and the cross-appeal allowed, both without costs. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-10-29 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (183 pages) | |
| 1991-10-11 | General proceeding, 10 copies of AUTHORITIES distributed in Court | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-10-11 | General proceeding, 10 copies of CORRIGENDA (distributed in Court) | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-10-11 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-10-11, LaF L'HD So G Co St Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1991-10-10 | Book of authorities, 9 copies of volume 6 | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-10-09 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-10-07 | Intervener's factum, AMENDED 21 copies on behalf Canadian Disability Rights Council and, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-10-04 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I to V | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-09-19 | Appeal hearing | |
| 1991-09-19 | Appeal removed from the list | |
| 1991-09-19 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-10-11 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-08-01 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-06-19 | Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum (LEAF) & (CDRC), with service | |
| 1991-06-17 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, joint with LEAF, with service | Canadian Disability Rights Council |
| 1991-06-17 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, joint with Canadian Disability Rights Council, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-06-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file a factum to June/17/1991 on behalf of CRDC and, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-06-17 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-06-17, to file a factum to June/17/1991 on behalf of CRDC and, McL | |
| 1991-06-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-06-17, to file a factum to June/17/1991 on behalf of CRDC and, McL | |
| 1991-06-17 | Intervener's factum, 25 copies, with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped (COPOH) |
| 1991-06-17 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada |
| 1991-06-14 | Affidavit, to file the factum of LEAF and CDRC to June 17\91, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-06-14 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum of LEAF and CDRC to June 17\91, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-06-05 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-05-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Graham Garton; re: consent to the interven- tion of League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada | |
| 1991-05-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, 1) factum is not to exceed 20 pages and is to be filed by June/17/91. 2) oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-05-28 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-28, 1) factum is not to exceed 20 pages and is to be filed by June/17/91. 2) oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., G | |
| 1991-05-28 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-28, 1) factum is not to exceed 20 pages and is to be filed by June/17/91. 2) oral argument is limited to 20 minutes., G | |
| 1991-05-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert Houston, Q.C. to consent intervention status of B'nai Brith limited to 20 minutes of oral argument and factum filed no later than June 17, 1991 | |
| 1991-05-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Graham Garton; re: consents to the applica- tion of League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada to intervene | |
| 1991-05-22 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Quebec Muti Ethnics Association | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-05-22 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, 1) filling of a single factum for both interveners not to eexceed 20 pages. 2) and oral submission is not to exceed 10 minutes on behalf of both interveners., G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-05-22 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-22, 1) filling of a single factum for both interveners not to eexceed 20 pages. 2) and oral submission is not to exceed 10 minutes on behalf of both interveners., G | |
| 1991-05-22 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-05-22, 1) filling of a single factum for both interveners not to eexceed 20 pages. 2) and oral submission is not to exceed 10 minutes on behalf of both interveners., G | |
| 1991-05-17 | Service, of affidavit in support of the intervention; Mark Sandler | |
| 1991-05-17 | Service, of notice of application for intervention (Rule 18) | |
| 1991-05-16 | Affidavit, Mark Sandler | League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada |
| 1991-05-16 | Motion for leave to intervene | League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada |
| 1991-05-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: does not oppose the motion for intervention of Quebec Multi Ethnic Association provided they be limited to written submissions only | |
| 1991-04-26 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Graham Garton; re: prepared to consent to the intervention of Quebec Multi Ethnic Ass. However, I oppose the request for permission to present oral argument | |
| 1991-04-23 | Affidavit, Henry Enns, with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped (COPOH) |
| 1991-04-23 | Affidavit, Luciana Soave, with service | Quebec Multi Ethnic Association for the Integration of Handicapped People (Multi Ethnic) |
| 1991-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, and to extend time for doing so (joint with Multi Ethnic), with service | Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped (COPOH) |
| 1991-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, and to extend time for doing so (joint with COPOH), with service | Quebec Multi Ethnic Association for the Integration of Handicapped People (Multi Ethnic) |
| 1991-04-12 | Certified casebook | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-04-12 | Appeal court record, 1 accordeon file (with Trial) | |
| 1991-04-10 | Trial court record | |
| 1991-04-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Erin Shaw; re: the Respondent and the Appellant have agreed to an extension of time | |
| 1991-04-03 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-10-01 | |
| 1991-03-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-03-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, file a factum and to present oral argument of 20 minutes, on behalf of Canadian Disability Rights Council and, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-03-18 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-03-18, file a factum and to present oral argument of 20 minutes, on behalf of Canadian Disability Rights Council and, McL | |
| 1991-03-18 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-03-18, file a factum and to present oral argument of 20 minutes, on behalf of Canadian Disability Rights Council and, McL | |
| 1991-03-11 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies, with service | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-03-04 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by LEAF and by Canadian Disability Rights Council | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-02-25 | Notice of deposit of security, 2 copies | |
| 1991-02-25 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2251 | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-02-22 | Case on appeal, 20 copies, with service | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1991-02-18 | Affidavit, With service | Canadian Disability Rights Council |
| 1991-02-18 | Affidavit, With service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-02-18 | Motion for leave to intervene, and extension of time for doing so; 2 copies joint with LEAF, with service | Canadian Disability Rights Council |
| 1991-02-18 | Motion for leave to intervene, and extension of time for doing so; 2 copies joint with I03, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1991-02-08 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 1991-02-06 | Notice of cross appeal, With service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1991-01-17 | Notice of appeal, With service | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Graham R. Garton, C/O Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1990-12-20 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, W So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to cross-appeal that portion of the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal which grants standing to the applicant is also granted. (Amended January 10, 1991) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-12-20 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-12-20, W So McL | |
| 1990-12-20 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-12-20, W So McL | |
| 1990-07-20 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, W So McL | |
| 1990-07-04 |
Decision on motion for leave to intervene, With service, G Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-07-04 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-07-04, With service, G | |
| 1990-07-04 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-07-04, With service, G | |
| 1990-06-27 | Affidavit, of Michael Schelew, with service | Amnesty International (Canadian Section) |
| 1990-06-27 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Amnesty International (Canadian Section) |
| 1990-05-30 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 1990-05-11 | $30.00 filing fee, #17568 | Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1990-05-11 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1990-05-11 | Canadian Council of Churches |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Council of Churches | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
| Minister of Employment and Immigration | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Disability Rights Council | Intervener | Active |
| Quebec Multi Ethnic Association for the Integration of Handicapped People (Multi Ethnic) | Intervener | Active |
| Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped (COPOH) | Intervener | Active |
| League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Canadian Council of Churches
Counsel
Steven M. Barrett
1130 - 20 Dundas St West
Box 180
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 977-6070
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
Exchange Tower
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 952-6807
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Minister of Employment and Immigration
Counsel
Exchange Tower
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 952-6807
FAX: (416) 973-8253
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
Counsel
Mary Eberts
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8V 4H6
Agent
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Canadian Disability Rights Council
Counsel
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8V 4H6
Agent
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Quebec Multi Ethnic Association for the Integration of Handicapped People (Multi Ethnic)
Counsel
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Agent
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: Coalition of Provincial Organizations of the Handicapped (COPOH)
Counsel
255 - 40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD
TORONTO, Ontario
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 482-8225
FAX: (416) 482-2981
Agent
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098
Party: League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
Counsel
David Matas
480 Main St. N.
Brampton, Ontario
L6V 1P8
Telephone: (905) 455-7300
FAX: (905) 455-5848
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
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Lower court rulings
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division
T-2-89
Application to strike out Applicant's statement of claim dismissed
Federal Court of Appeal
A-223-89
Appeal allowed (see file)
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