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22640
British Columbia Council of Human Rights v. University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-05 | Payment out cheque issued, (cheque # 275202656891 paid to Burke Robertson in Trust in the amount of $647.29) | |
| 2002-05-28 | Approved order for payment out, (Sent to Finance May 29/2002) | |
| 1997-09-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1994-07-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal of British Columbia enclosing their records | |
| 1993-08-05 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-08-05 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Canadian Human Rights Commission (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-08-05 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-08-05 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-07-30 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1993-07-14 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1993-07-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-07-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Canadian Human Rights Commission (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-07-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-07-14 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-06-30 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, (RE-HEARING ON THE ISSUE OF COSTS.) (in chambers) The judgment of this Court is varied to include costs to the appellant in all three Courts., CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-06-30 | Hearing of the appeal, 1993-06-30, (RE-HEARING ON THE ISSUE OF COSTS.) (in chambers) The judgment of this Court is varied to include costs to the appellant in all three Courts., CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1993-06-30 | Appeal hearing, (RE-HEARING ON THE ISSUE OS COSTS.) in chambers. | |
| 1993-06-30 | Order on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, on the issue of costs. | |
| 1993-06-30 | All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, on the issue of costs | |
| 1993-06-24 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, on the issue of costs; 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, June 25/93, with service | Janice Berg |
| 1993-06-23 | Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, on the issue of costs; 10 copies sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Maj, June 25/93, with service | Janice Berg |
| 1993-05-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-05-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-05-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Canadian Human Rights Commission (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-05-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1993-05-19 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The appeal is allowed, Major J. dissenting. The decisions of the British Columbia Supreme Court of Appeal are quashed. The decision and award of the member-designate are restored. Costs are granted against the respondent University of British Columbia School of Family and Nutritional Sciences to Janice Berg only. Allowed, no order as to costs |
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| 1993-02-12 | General proceeding, transcript received and distributed to the judges (147 pages) | |
| 1993-01-27 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-06-30 | |
| 1993-01-27 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1993-01-27, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Decision reserved |
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| 1993-01-27 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-01-27 Decision reserved |
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| 1993-01-21 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 22638) | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1993-01-12 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (JOINT WITH 22638), with service | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1993-01-11 | General proceeding, page 3 of the reasons of Lander, J. (distributed 11-01-93) | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-10-30 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (JOINT WITH 22638), with service | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1992-10-16 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (joint with 22638), with service | University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences |
| 1992-10-16 | Proof of service, of the Respondent's factum on the intervener Canadian Human Rights Commission (joint with 22638) | |
| 1992-10-13 | Order on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum,, with service | |
| 1992-10-07 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Oct\16\1992, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-10-07 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1992-10-07, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Oct\16\1992, Ia | |
| 1992-10-07 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1992-10-07, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Oct\16\1992, Ia | |
| 1992-10-06 | Response to motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Oct. 16/92 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-10-06 | Affidavit, to serve and file the factum to Oct. 16/92; Karen D. Zypchen | University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences |
| 1992-10-06 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum to Oct. 16/92 | University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences |
| 1992-08-24 | Appeal court record, 1 envelope (joint with 22638) | |
| 1992-07-29 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-01-25 | |
| 1992-07-29 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-07-10 | Respondent's factum, 24 copies (see Appellant's factum in 22638), with service | Janice Berg |
| 1992-06-29 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1992-05-13 | Proof of service, of Case on Appeal | |
| 1992-05-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes. Applicant undertakes to co-odinate the preparation of a joint book of authorities of all intervenors., So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-05-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-05-12, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes. Applicant undertakes to co-odinate the preparation of a joint book of authorities of all intervenors., So | |
| 1992-05-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1992-05-12, oral argument is limited to 15 minutes. Applicant undertakes to co-odinate the preparation of a joint book of authorities of all intervenors., So | |
| 1992-05-08 | Certified casebook, (joint with 22638) | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-05-08 | Case on appeal, 23 copies (joint with 22638) | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-05-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Fraser & Beatty; re: consents to the Canadian Human Rights Commission's motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1992-05-01 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Canadian Human Rights Commission (letterform- by fax) | University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences |
| 1992-04-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (original) (letterform) | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-04-14 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (by fax) (letterform) | Janice Berg |
| 1992-04-10 | Affidavit, ; Maxwell F. Yalden, with service | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1992-04-10 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1992-02-27 | Order granting leave to appeal, With service | |
| 1992-02-26 | Notice of appeal, With service | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-02-26 | Notice of deposit of security, direction #2222, with service | |
| 1992-02-24 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2222, with service | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1992-02-07 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1992-02-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Fraser & Beatty (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-06 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF G Co, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1992-02-06 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-02-06, LaF G Co | |
| 1992-02-06 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-02-06, LaF G Co | |
| 1991-11-18 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF G Co | |
| 1991-11-15 | Application for leave to appeal, as Court of Appeal order filed., Completed on: 1991-11-15 | |
| 1991-11-15 | General proceeding, formal order of C.A. filed | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1991-10-21 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (joint with 22638), with service | University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences |
| 1991-10-04 | General proceeding, TO BE REFERRED WITH 22638 | |
| 1991-10-04 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt #23357 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1991-10-04 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (missing Order of C.A.), with service, Incomplete | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1991-10-03 | Correspondence received from, from W.G. Burke-Robertson; re: style of cause |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Council of Human Rights | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences | Respondent | Active |
| Berg, Janice | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: British Columbia Council of Human Rights
Counsel
6th Floor
1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences
Counsel
300 - 1111 MELVILLE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H7
Telephone: (604) 682-3664
Agent
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Party: Berg, Janice
Counsel
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3J7
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Party: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Counsel
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A880715
Application granted
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA009983
Appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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