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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.

List of proceedings
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
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
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
1993-01-27 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-01-27
Decision reserved
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
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
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
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

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
British Columbia Council of Human Rights Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences Respondent Active
Berg, Janice Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Canadian Human Rights Commission Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: British Columbia Council of Human Rights

Counsel
Name
George H. Copley, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor
1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
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: University of British Columbia and the School of Family and Nutritional Sciences

Counsel
Name
Bruce F. Fraser, Q.C.
Contact information
Richards Buell Sutton
300 - 1111 MELVILLE ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6E 4H7
Telephone: (604) 682-3664
Agent
Name
William T. Houston
Contact information
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690

Party: Berg, Janice

Counsel
Name
David W. Mossop, Q.C.
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3J7
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867

Party: Canadian Human Rights Commission

Counsel
Name
William F. Pentney
Contact information
Canadian Human Rights Commission
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

September 27, 1988
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A880715

Application granted

June 6, 1991
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA009983

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13