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23382

Eastmain Band, et al. v. Raymond Robinson, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1997-08-15 Close file on Leave
1993-12-10 Fee on taxation $30, receipt #27944 Attorney General of Quebec
1993-11-19 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, sent to Deputy A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1993-11-19 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-11-19 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, sent to Pennee, Gagne & Silverstone (Lachine, QC)
1993-11-19 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, sent to Noël, Berthiaume, Aubry & Ass. (Hull, QC)
1993-11-19 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa, Ontario)
1993-10-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So G, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
1993-10-14 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-10-14, L'HD So G
1993-10-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-10-14, L'HD So G
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Pennee, Gagné & Silverstone (Lachine, QC)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume, Aubry & Associés (Hull, QC)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-04-08 Proof of service, 1 copy of response
1993-04-01 Proof of service, of response and books of authorities
1993-03-29 Proof of service, of response
1993-03-29 Proof of service, of response to the intervener's response
1993-03-25 General proceeding, 5 copies of response to the intervenor sent to L'HD So G, March 26, 1993 Hydro-Quebec
1993-03-25 General proceeding, 5 copies of the response to intervener sent to L'HD So G, March 31, 1993 Attorney General of Quebec
1993-03-24 General proceeding, 5 copies of response to the intervenor Raymond Robinson
1993-03-18 Book of authorities, 5 copies Makivik Corporation
1993-03-18 Intervener's memorandum of argument on application for leave, 5 copies sent to L'HD So G March 18, 1993, with service Makivik Corporation
1993-03-12 Decision on motion for leave to intervene, The applicant will be granted intervenor status on the application for leave to appeal., Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-03-12 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-12, The applicant will be granted intervenor status on the application for leave to appeal., Co
1993-03-12 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1993-03-12, The applicant will be granted intervenor status on the application for leave to appeal., Co
1993-03-11 Proof of service, of Notice of intervention
1993-03-09 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Makivik Corporation Eastmain Band
1993-03-09 Affidavit, 2 copies; Charlie Watt, with service Makivik Corporation
1993-03-09 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service Makivik Corporation
1993-03-08 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So G
1993-02-23 Proof of service, of response
1993-02-16 Proof of service, of the response of Hydro-Québec
1993-02-16 Proof of service, of the response of the Att. Gen.of Quebec
1993-02-15 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Eastmain Band
1993-02-08 Proof of service, of response
1993-02-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Raymond Robinson
1993-02-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Hydro-Quebec
1993-02-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Attorney General of Quebec
1993-01-28 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa,ON) Re: acknowledge receipt of material together with enclosed filing fee.
1993-01-27 Affidavit, of Chief Saul Terry (original)
1993-01-20 Proof of service, of the appeal book (F.C.A.)
1993-01-20 Proof of service, (of the application for leave to appeal)
1993-01-19 General proceeding, 5 copies (CONVENTION DE LA BAIE-JAMES ET DU NORD QUEBECOIS ET CONVENTIONS COMPLEMENTAIRES) Eastmain Band
1993-01-19 General proceeding, 5 copies (JAMES BAY AND NORTHERN QUEBEC AGREEMENT AND COMPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS) Eastmain Band
1993-01-19 Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, 5 copies (vol. 1 and 2), with service
1993-01-19 $30.00 filing fee, Receipt No. 26430 Eastmain Band
1993-01-19 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (vol. 1 and 2), with service, Completed on: 1993-01-19 Eastmain Band

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Eastmain Band Applicant Active
Nemaska Band Applicant Active
Mistassini Band Applicant Active
Cree Regional Authority Applicant Active
Grand Council of the Crees (of Quebec) Applicant Active
Gilpin, Kenneth Applicant Active
Jimiken, Lawrence Applicant Active
Mianscum, Chief Henry Applicant Active
Awashish, Philip Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Robinson, Raymond Respondent Active
Charest, Honourable Jean Respondent Active
Siddon, Honourable Tom Respondent Active
Corbeil, Honourable John Respondent Active
Crosbie, Honourable John Respondent Active
Attorney General of Quebec Respondent Active
Hydro-Quebec Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Makivik Corporation Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Eastmain Band

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Nemaska Band

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Mistassini Band

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Cree Regional Authority

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Grand Council of the Crees (of Quebec)

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Gilpin, Kenneth

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Jimiken, Lawrence

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Mianscum, Chief Henry

Counsel
James A. O'Reilly
O'Reilly & associés
1007 - 1155 rue University
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3A7
Telephone: (514) 871-8117
FAX: (514) 871-9177
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

Party: Awashish, Philip

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Robinson, Raymond

Counsel
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006

Party: Charest, Honourable Jean

Counsel
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006

Party: Siddon, Honourable Tom

Counsel
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006

Party: Corbeil, Honourable John

Counsel
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006

Party: Crosbie, Honourable John

Counsel
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Jean Bouchard
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE 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

Party: Hydro-Quebec

Counsel
Luc Bigaouette
Desjardins Ducharme Stein Monast
2400 - 600 RUE DE LA GAUCHETIERE O
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3B 4L8
Telephone: (514) 878-9411
FAX: (514) 878-9092
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

Party: Makivik Corporation

Counsel
Gilles Gagné
Pennee, Gagné & Silverstone
500 - 650, 32ND AVE
LACHINE, Quebec
H8T 3K5
Telephone: (514) 637-4687
FAX: (514) 634-9730

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Lower court rulings

October 2, 1991
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

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Application for mandamus allowed in partrespondent Ministers ordered to undertak

November 20, 1992
Federal Court of Appeal

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Appeals allowed and cross-appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27