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22345
Attorney General of Saskatchewan v. Roger Carter, Q.C.
(Saskatchewan) (Civil) (Reference)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Appeal closed | |
| 1991-07-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A. Roland sent to Mr. Houston (Ottawa,ON) (Re: The only course of action iiiiiiiiiiiif to Apply to the Chief Justice for directions concerning the right of the Northwest Territories fo file a notic eof intervention under s. 32 of the Rules of the Sup | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, I.G. Whitehall, Q.C., C/O Dept. of Justice (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Brian Wilson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1991-06-20 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, (Regina,SK) | |
| 1991-06-11 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Shore, Davis & Perkins-McVey (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Soloway, Wright, Houston (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Brian Wilson, Q.C. (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1991-06-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1991-06-06 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia, The appeal is allowed, the Chief Justice, L'Heureux-Dubé and Cory JJ. dissenting. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Soloway, Wright (RE: Directions of the Court on Rule 32 and right to file intervention) | |
| 1991-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: intervention under Rule 32 | |
| 1991-06-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston, Q.C.; re: intervention under Rule 32 | |
| 1991-05-28 | General proceeding, transcripts of intervention of Equal Justice for All (via satellite by Larry Kowalchuk) received and distributed to the justices (16 pages) | |
| 1991-05-13 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (303 pages vol.I & II) | |
| 1991-05-10 | General proceeding, to note Mr. Kowalchuck (Solicitor for the Intervener Equal Justice for All) was heard by satellite this day as satellite was not functioning properly on the day of the appeal hearing. For minutes information, please see appeal hearing (1991/04/29). | |
| 1991-05-02 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Henry S. Brown, Gowling; W.G. Burke- Robertson; Larry W. Kowalchuk (by fax) re: the Court will resume the hearing of the Carter appeal on Tuesday, May 7, 1991 at 3:15 p.m., Ottawa time, in order to allow Mr. Kowalchuk the opportunity to present or | |
| 1991-05-01 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R.G. Richards; re: proposed order of speakers for the hearing | |
| 1991-04-30 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-04-30 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-04-30 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1991-04-30 | General proceeding, 10 copies | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-04-29 | Intervener's factum, 1 copy (by fax) | Equal Justice for All |
| 1991-04-29 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-04-29, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL St Ia Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-29 | Service, du rapport préliminaire sur la délimitation des circonscriptions électorales | |
| 1991-04-26 | General proceeding, 10 copies of RAPPORT PRÉLIMINAIRE sur la délimitation des circonscriptions électorales | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-26 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-04-26 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-04-26 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-04-29 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-24 | Service, of factum, book of authorities | |
| 1991-04-24 | Book of authorities, SUPPLEMENTARY 10 copies | Attorney General of Prince Edward Island |
| 1991-04-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I, II, & III, with service | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Minister of Justice of the Yukon |
| 1991-04-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-23 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Douglas Billingsley |
| 1991-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Douglas Billingsley |
| 1991-04-23 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | City of Edmonton |
| 1991-04-23 | Service, of factum | |
| 1991-04-22 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties |
| 1991-04-22 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies, with service | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-04-19 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | John F. Conway |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 20 copies, with service | John F. Conway |
| 1991-04-19 | Intervener's factum, 21 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-19 | Notice of withdrawal, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1991-04-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-04-18 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-04-18 | Intervener's factum, 31 copies | Attorney General of Prince Edward Island |
| 1991-04-18 | Notice of hearing, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-04-16 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-04-16 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-04-16 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, With service | |
| 1991-04-15 | Book of authorities, 9 copies of vols. 1 to 4 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-04-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from B. Gale Welsh, re: he will be appearing on this appeal | |
| 1991-04-15 | Respondent's factum, 20 copies, with service | Roger Carter, Q.C. |
| 1991-04-15 | Service, of the factum served upon Equal Justice for All | |
| 1991-04-12 | General proceeding, to note Mr. Kowalchuk can be reached by faxing him at (306)-384-1006 | Equal Justice for All |
| 1991-04-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert G. Richards confirming that he does not consent nor oppose the application by Equal Justice for All to intervene. Nevertheless he does not agree that 1 hour to be allocated but only 15 minutes. | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument not to exceed 10 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument not to exceed 10 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument not to exceed 10 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum no longer than 30 pages to be filed no later than Apr/23/91, Oral argument permitted but limited to 15 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum no longer than 30 pages to be filed no later than Apr/23/91, Oral argument permitted but limited to 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum no longer than 30 pages to be filed no later than Apr/23/91, Oral argument permitted but limited to 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Under Rule 18 (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Under Rule 18 (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Under Rule 18 (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Intervention under Rule 18, (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum to filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument no longer than 15 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Intervention under Rule 18, (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum to filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Intervention under Rule 18, (granted). Rule 32 application is adjourned to the Court. Factum to filed on or before Apr/23/91. Oral argument no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum not to exceed 30 pages, should be filed on or before Apr/23/91, oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum not to exceed 30 pages, should be filed on or before Apr/23/91, oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum not to exceed 30 pages, should be filed on or before Apr/23/91, oral argument is no longer than 15 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes.", St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes.", St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes,, St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes,, St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed on or before Apr/23/91 and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes,, St | |
| 1991-04-10 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, " Factum is to be filed by Apr/23/91, and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes., St Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-10 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed by Apr/23/91, and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes., St | |
| 1991-04-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-10, " Factum is to be filed by Apr/23/91, and oral argument no longer than 10 minutes., St | |
| 1991-04-09 | Service, de l'avis d'intention d'intervenir | |
| 1991-04-09 | General proceeding, consent to using Gowling, Strathy & Henderson as their Ottawa agents | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties |
| 1991-04-09 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (neither opposes, nor consents) of I17 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-04-09 | Affidavit, (fax copy) Larry Goodhope | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties |
| 1991-04-09 | Motion for leave to intervene, (fax copy) | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties |
| 1991-04-08 | Service, of notice of motion for leave to intervene and affidavit in support | |
| 1991-04-08 | Affidavit, Margaret Joe | Minister of Justice of the Yukon |
| 1991-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene | Minister of Justice of the Yukon |
| 1991-04-08 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Minister of Justice of the Yukon |
| 1991-04-08 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1991-04-08 | General proceeding, 2 copies of memorandum of law | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-08 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene Traversed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 |
Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1991-04-08 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-04-05 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W. G. Burke-Robertson; re: do not propose to take any position at the hearing of motion for April 8\91 at 2:00 p.m. | |
| 1991-04-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories | Roger Carter, Q.C. |
| 1991-04-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Douglas Billingsley, Wilson McBryan, Leonard Jason | Roger Carter, Q.C. |
| 1991-04-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of John F. Conway | Roger Carter, Q.C. |
| 1991-04-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of British Columbia Civil Liberties Association | Roger Carter, Q.C. |
| 1991-04-05 | Affidavit | Equal Justice for All |
| 1991-04-05 | Motion for leave to intervene, (by fax) | Equal Justice for All |
| 1991-04-05 | Affidavit, of Ulli S. Watkiss,, with service | City of Edmonton |
| 1991-04-05 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | City of Edmonton |
| 1991-04-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from I.G. Whitehall, Q.C.; re: he will be appearing as counsel with Susan D. Clarke | |
| 1991-04-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, re: will seek permission to file a factum not in excess of 20 pages and permission to address the Court for 10 minutes on the hearing of the appeal | |
| 1991-04-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert G. Richards; re: does not consent to, nor oppose the leave intervention of Messrs. Billingsley, McBryan, Jason and Wilde; also that the appeal should be heard expeditiously | |
| 1991-04-04 | Service, of Affidavit of John F. Conway, with service | |
| 1991-04-03 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, on behalf of Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-04-03 | Affidavit, With service | John F. Conway |
| 1991-04-03 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | John F. Conway |
| 1991-04-03 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Prince Edward Island |
| 1991-04-03 | Service, of notice of motion for leave to intervene (joint with I07, I08, I09) and Affidavit in support, with service | |
| 1991-04-03 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (original) | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-03 | Affidavit, (original) Jeffrey G. Gilmour | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-03 | Motion for leave to intervene, (original) | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-02 | Affidavit, Jeffrey G. Gilmour (fax copy), with service | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, (fax copy), with service | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-02 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (fax copy), with service | Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories |
| 1991-04-02 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Daniel Wilde (joint with I06, I07, I08) | Daniel Wilde |
| 1991-04-02 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Daniel Wilde (joint with I06, I07, I09) | Leonard Jason |
| 1991-04-02 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Daniel Wilde (joint with I06, I08, I09) | Wilson McBryan |
| 1991-04-02 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Daniel Wilde (joint with I07, I08, I09) | Douglas Billingsley |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with I06, I07, I08) | Daniel Wilde |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with I06, I07, I09) | Leonard Jason |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with I06, I08, I09) | Wilson McBryan |
| 1991-04-02 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with I07, I08, I09) | Douglas Billingsley |
| 1991-04-02 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-04-29 | |
| 1991-04-02 | Service, 1 copy of vol. 1 of Case on Appeal, with service | |
| 1991-04-02 | Service, 1 copy of Appellant's factum, with service | |
| 1991-03-28 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1991-03-28 | General proceeding, 21 copies of Provincial Elections in Saskatchewan 1905-1986 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-28 | General proceeding, 21 copies of Electoral Boundaries Commission 1988 (Final Report) | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-28 | General proceeding, 21 copies of Electoral Boundaries Commission 1988 (Interim Report) | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-28 | Appellant's factum, 20 copies | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-28 | Certified casebook, vol. I & II | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-28 | Case on appeal, 19 copies of vol. I & II | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-27 | Affidavit, 2 copies | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-03-27 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 1991-03-27 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1991-03-27 | 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 |
| 1991-03-21 | Notice of constitutional question(s), With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-21 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (JOINT ORDER) | |
| 1991-03-21 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, (JOINT ORDER), with service | |
| 1991-03-19 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, CJ, "The case on appeal book and the appellant factum are to filed by Mar/28/91. The respondent's factum is to be filed by Apr/15/91, and the appeal is to be heard on April 29th and 30th. in the am. only. It is also ordered that the appellant and the respondent be allowed a maximum of 2 hours each for oral arguments, and be allowed to file factums of 60 pages in length. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-03-19 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-19, CJ | |
| 1991-03-19 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-19, CJ | |
| 1991-03-19 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, " For Constitutional Questions see Reg's Red book #8 @ p.82. Notices of intervention are to be filed by Apr/08/91"., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-03-19 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-03-19, " For Constitutional Questions see Reg's Red book #8 @ p.82. Notices of intervention are to be filed by Apr/08/91"., CJ | |
| 1991-03-19 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1991-03-19, " For Constitutional Questions see Reg's Red book #8 @ p.82. Notices of intervention are to be filed by Apr/08/91"., CJ | |
| 1991-03-15 | General proceeding, 1 copy of Order-in-Council 90\0702 and 1 photocopy of factum | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, to fix deadlines for the filing of the Case on Appeal and the factums, with service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 60 pages - see copy of factum), with service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Affidavit, J. Gary Lane, Q.C., with service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Motion to expedite the appeal, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-15 | Service, 1 copy of Notice of Appeal, with service | |
| 1991-03-13 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #19248 | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 1991-03-13 | Notice of appeal | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Carter, Q.C., Roger | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Newfoundland | Intervener | Active |
| British Columbia Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Billingsley, Douglas | Intervener | Active |
| McBryan, Wilson | Intervener | Active |
| Jason, Leonard | Intervener | Active |
| Wilde, Daniel | Intervener | Active |
| Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Prince Edward Island | Intervener | Active |
| Conway, John F. | Intervener | Active |
| Equal Justice for All | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Minister of Justice of the Yukon | Intervener | Active |
| Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties | Intervener | Active |
| City of Edmonton | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Thomas Irvine
Thomas Irvine
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St.
P.O. Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 878-5603
1874 Scarth St.
P.O. Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 878-5603
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Carter, Q.C., Roger
Counsel
Roger Carter, Q.C.
University of Saskatchewan
COLLEGE OF LAW
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7N 0W0
Telephone: (306) 966-5873
COLLEGE OF LAW
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7N 0W0
Telephone: (306) 966-5873
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Ivan G. Whitehall, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4801
FAX: (613) 952-8713
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4801
FAX: (613) 952-8713
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
Peter M. Owen, Q.C.
P. Jon Faulds
P. Jon Faulds
Field & Field, Perraton, Masuch
2000 OXFORD TOWER
10235 - 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3G1
Telephone: (403) 423-3003
FAX: (403) 429-9329
2000 OXFORD TOWER
10235 - 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3G1
Telephone: (403) 423-3003
FAX: (403) 429-9329
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
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
Bob Edwards
E.R.A. Edwards
F.A.V. Falzon
E.R.A. Edwards
F.A.V. Falzon
Attorney General of British Columbia
609 BROUGHTON ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
609 BROUGHTON ST
VICTORIA, British Columbia
V8W 1C8
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Newfoundland
Counsel
B. Gale Welsh, Q.C.
Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-5942
CONFEDERATION BLDG
PO BOX 8700
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-5942
Agent
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Robert D. Holmes
Fraser & Beatty
1500 - 1040 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H8
Telephone: (604) 687-4460
1500 - 1040 GEORGIA ST W
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H8
Telephone: (604) 687-4460
Agent
Liz McHugh
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800
1200 - 180 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 563-7800
Party: Billingsley, Douglas
Counsel
Donald J. Boyer, Q.C.
Bryan & Company
2600 - 10180, 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 423-5730
FAX: (780) 428-6324
2600 - 10180, 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 423-5730
FAX: (780) 428-6324
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: McBryan, Wilson
Counsel
Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C.
Bryan & Company
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.com
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Jason, Leonard
Counsel
Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C.
Bryan & Company
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.com
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Wilde, Daniel
Counsel
Daniel W. Hagg, Q.C.
Bryan & Company
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.com
2600, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3Y2
Telephone: (780) 420-4702
FAX: (780) 428-6324
Email: dwhagg@bryanco.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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Minister of Justice of the Northwest Territories
Counsel
Bernard W. Funston
Attorney General of the Northwest Territories
4903 - 49TH ST
PO BOX 1320
YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories
X1A 2L9
Telephone: (403) 920-8074
FAX: (403) 920-0234
4903 - 49TH ST
PO BOX 1320
YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories
X1A 2L9
Telephone: (403) 920-8074
FAX: (403) 920-0234
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
Counsel
Gordon L. Campbell
Rosemary Scott
Rosemary Scott
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales
65 GRAFTON ST
PO BOX 2140
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
C1A 8B9
Telephone: (902) 892-2485
65 GRAFTON ST
PO BOX 2140
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island
C1A 8B9
Telephone: (902) 892-2485
Agent
Brian H. Wilson, Q.C.
900 - 155 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5C9
Telephone: (613) 236-6641
FAX: (613) 563-9596
Party: Conway, John F.
Agent
Heather E. Perkins-McVey
Shore, Davis, Kehler
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Equal Justice for All
Counsel
Larry W. Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk Law Office
1233 Winnipeg Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4R 1K1
Telephone: (306) 781-2944
FAX: (306) 781-2984
1233 Winnipeg Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4R 1K1
Telephone: (306) 781-2944
FAX: (306) 781-2984
Agent
Heather E. Perkins-McVey
Shore, Davis, Kehler
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Marise Visocchi
Louis Rochette
Louis Rochette
Procureur général du Québec
1200 Route de L'Église
5e Étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 646-1696
1200 Route de L'Église
5e Étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 646-1696
Agent
Sylvie Roussel
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Minister of Justice of the Yukon
Counsel
T. Murray Rankin
Arvay Finlay
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Agent
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties
Counsel
Peter T. Costigan, Q.C.
Brownlee, Fryett
2200 - 10155, 102ND ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4G8
Telephone: (403) 497-4800
2200 - 10155, 102ND ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4G8
Telephone: (403) 497-4800
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
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: City of Edmonton
Counsel
Timothy J. Christian
University of Alberta
LAW CENTRE
52 UNIVERSITY CAMPUS NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6G 2H5
Telephone: (403) 492-3115
FAX: (403) 492-4924
LAW CENTRE
52 UNIVERSITY CAMPUS NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T6G 2H5
Telephone: (403) 492-3115
FAX: (403) 492-4924
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
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Lower court rulings
March 6, 1991
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
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Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
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