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23047

Air Products Canada Ltd., et al. v. Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of Stearns Catalytic Ltd., et al.

(Alberta) (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)
1997-09-11 Appeal closed
1994-09-12 Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance, to be sent to Ottawa agents (Scott & Aylen) #2252
1994-09-12 Payment out cheque issued, #2201-01234293
1994-07-21 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Calgary)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-07-21 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON)
1994-07-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Court of Appeal for AB (Calgary) enclosing their record (2 boxes)
1994-06-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Stikeman and Elliott (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Ottawa, ON)
1994-06-09 Judgment on the appeal rendered, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia, The appeal by Air Products Canada Ltd. (File No. 23047) with respect to entitlement to any surplus traceable to the Catalytic fund is dismissed and its appeal with respect to its entitlement to take a contribution holiday is allowed, Sopinka and McLachlin JJ. dissenting in part.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-12-14 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (148 pages) (JOINT WITH 23057)
1993-12-01 Hearing of the appeal, 1993-12-01, LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia
Decision reserved
1993-12-01 General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Alberta Regulation 315/73 and 446/66 given in Court Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-11-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Borden & Elliott re: duration of argument (fax copy) (joint with 23057)
1993-11-23 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 4, with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-11-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Aleck H. Trawick re: duration of argument (fax copy) (joint with 23057)
1993-09-24 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1993-12-01
Decision reserved
1993-08-03 Proof of service, of factum
1993-08-03 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1993-10-04
1993-08-03 Respondent's factum, 25 copies, with service Former Beneficiaries of the Catalytic Enterprises Ltd. Pension Plan
1993-07-07 Close file on Leave
1993-06-25 Appeal court record, 2 boxes
1993-06-25 Certified casebook, vols. 1 to 4 Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-06-11 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Calgary, AB) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) re: Rule 32 enclosed
1993-04-13 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal vol. I to IV (joint witht 23057)
1993-04-08 Order on motion to directions
1993-04-08 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I to IV (joint with 23057) Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-03-12 Decision on motion for directions, that the time allowable for the hearing of the appeal and cross-appeal be a full day. (originaly requested at the hearing of the motion heard on February 19, 1993)., Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-12 Hearing of motion for directions, 1993-03-12, that the time allowable for the hearing of the appeal and cross-appeal be a full day. (originaly requested at the hearing of the motion heard on February 19, 1993)., Reg
1993-03-12 Submission of motion for directions, 1993-03-12, that the time allowable for the hearing of the appeal and cross-appeal be a full day. (originaly requested at the hearing of the motion heard on February 19, 1993)., Reg
1993-03-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) re: arrangements have been made to accommodate counsel who wish to participate by way of telephone conference.
1993-03-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (original) from Borden & Elliot; re: motion on March 12/93 at 10:00; one partiy intends to participate via telephone conference
1993-02-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Borden & Elliott; re: motion on March 12/93 at 10:00 with Registrar
1993-02-19 Decision on motion for directions, G, 1) this appeal shall be heard together with the appeal in the Supreme Court of Canada court file # 23057; 2) the appeal in court file # 23057 shall b e heard by way of cross-apeal. 3) the style of cause for the appeal and cross-appeal shall be set out in schedule "A" to this notice of motion; 4) a single case on appeal book shall be filed in respect of the appeal and cross-appeal; 5) the notices of appeal shel be deemed to have been served and file on January 8, 1993 and all time periods under the Supreme Court Act shall follow accordingly;
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-02-19 Hearing of motion for directions, 1993-02-19, G
1993-02-19 Submission of motion for directions, 1993-02-19, G
1993-02-18 Response to motion for directions, (letterform - Blake, Cassels,Leslie O'Donoghue) Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-02-18 Response to motion for directions, (letterform) Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of Stearns Catalytic Ltd.
1993-02-18 Notice of deposit of security, 1 copy, with service
1993-02-10 Affidavit, Anne C. Corbett; 2 copies (see motion), with service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-02-10 Motion for directions, 2 copies; 1. that this appeal shall be heard with 23057; 2. that the appeal in 23057 shall be heard by way of cross-appeal; 3. that the style of cause for the appeal and cross-appeal be set out as ...; 4. a single Case on Appeal shall be filed in the appe Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-01-12 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2252 Air Products Canada Ltd.
1993-01-08 Notice of appeal, With service Air Products Canada Ltd.
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Borden & Elliot (Toronto,ON)
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Stikeman & Elliott (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF So G, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1992-12-10 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-12-10, LaF So G
1992-12-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-12-10, LaF So G
1992-08-25 General proceeding, to Note Correspondence of Bordern & Elliott re: reply to the response filed on behalf of Air Products Canada Ltd., sent up to Justices LaF So G
1992-08-23 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So G
1992-08-07 Correspondence received from, from Borden & Elliot; re: does not intend to file a reply to the response Air Products Canada Ltd.
1992-06-30 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 1 served copy, with service Gunter Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of Stearns Catalytic Ltd.
1992-06-26 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Former Beneficiaries of the Catalytic Enterprises Ltd. Pension Plan
1992-06-09 $30.00 filing fee, receipt #25538 Air Products Canada Ltd.
1992-06-09 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (to be sent with 23057), with service, Completed on: 1992-06-09 Air Products Canada Ltd.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Air Products Canada Ltd. Applicant Active
William M. Mercer Limited Applicant Active
Confederation Life Insurance Company Applicant Active
Westley, T.J. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of Stearns Catalytic Ltd., Gunter Respondent Active
Former Beneficiaries of the Catalytic Enterprises Ltd. Pension Plan Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Air Products Canada Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: William M. Mercer Limited

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Confederation Life Insurance Company

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Westley, T.J.

Counsel
Name
Dennis R. O'Connor, Q.C.
Contact information
Borden & Elliot
SCOTIA PLAZA
40 KING ST W
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Name
Fay Brunning-Howard
Contact information
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Schmidt, in his personal capacity & on behalf of the beneficiaries of Stearns Catalytic Ltd., Gunter

Counsel
Name
J. Alan Aucoin
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Box 25, Commerce Court West
2800 - 199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Agent
Name
Gordon K. Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
45 O'Connor Street
20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247

Party: Former Beneficiaries of the Catalytic Enterprises Ltd. Pension Plan

Counsel
Name
Neil C. Wittmann, Q.C.
Contact information
Code Hunter Wittmann
Scotia Centre
1400 - 700, 2nd St South West
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4V5
Telephone: (403) 298-1000
FAX: (403) 263-9193
Agent
Name
Martine M.N. Band
Contact information
Stikeman, Elliott
914 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 234-4555
FAX: (613) 230-8877

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Lower court rulings

February 22, 1990
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

8801-02742

Order as to interpretation and entitlement with respect to surplus funds

April 10, 1992
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)

12361

Appeal and Cross appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13