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23549

Non-Labour Lien Claimants v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, et al.

(Saskatchewan) (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)
2004-04-20 Payment out cheque issued, ($592.66)
2004-04-02 Approved order for payment out, (sent to Finance April 5/04)
2004-04-02 Decision on miscellaneous motion, to reimburse the $500 security deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Reg
Granted
2004-04-02 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg
2004-02-13 Notice of miscellaneous motion, reimbursement of $500 deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Completed on: 2004-02-13 Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1997-08-15 Appeal closed
1995-06-29 Certificate of taxation issued to, Gowling - REVISED CERTIFICATE
1995-06-29 Decision on the objection to the taxation of the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $35,242.79, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-06-29 Hearing of objection to registrar's decision on taxation, 1995-06-29, by the Registrar at $35,242.79, Reg
1995-06-29 Submission of objection to taxation of the bill of costs, 1995-06-29, by the Registrar at $35,242.79, Reg
1995-06-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Mark R. Kindrachuk; re: receive Mr. Brown's letter dated June 23/95 and do not oppose it (original received on July 5, 1995)
1995-06-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: to review two matters on the Bill of costs
1995-06-26 Objection to the taxation of the bill of costs Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1995-06-22 Certificate of taxation issued to, Gowling
1995-06-22 Fee on taxation $30.00, receipt #30353 Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1995-06-16 Decision on the bill of costs, by the Registrar at $33,261.60 (see file for reasons)
1995-06-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown; re: additional info for the Bill of Costs
1995-05-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: taxation with attached affidavit of Murray R. Sawatzky
1995-04-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: enclosed time sheets of McDougal l, Ready to be referred to at the taxation
1995-04-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowling; re: taxation of the bill of costs scheduled for Thursday, April 27/95 at 2:00 p.m.
1995-03-10 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1994-12-07 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman (Saskatoon, SK)
1994-12-07 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-07 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Hnatyshyn Singer (Saskatoon, SK)
1994-12-07 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1994-12-07 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1994-12-07 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Saskatchewan (Regina)
1994-11-03 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma, The Court is of the view that this appeal be dismissed, substantially for the reasons given by Tallis J.A. of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, with costs to the appellants as between solicitor and client payable out of and limited to the interest on the principal of the fund.
Dismissed, with costs
1994-11-03 Hearing of the appeal, 1994-11-03, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
1994-10-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: duration of argument
1994-10-21 Notice of withdrawal, (1 copy), with service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-10-20 Book of authorities, 10 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1994-10-05 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1994-11-03
1994-10-04 Proof of service, of the notice of withdrawal of P. G. Quebec
1994-09-27 Notice of withdrawal, (1 copy), with service Attorney General of Quebec
1994-09-23 Proof of service, of the respondent (Sask. Workers' Compensation)'s factum upon MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman)
1994-09-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Mr. Jeffrey M. Lee (MacPherson Leslie) dated September 14/94 to advise the Court that he will not be filing a factum and will not be making oral submissions at the hearing
1994-09-19 Notice of hearing, (1 copy), with service Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-09-15 Proof of service, of the Respondent's factum upon the A.G. of Québec
1994-09-09 Order on motion to extend time, to file case on appeal to March 25/94 and appellant's factum to July 8/94
1994-09-09 Decision on motion to extend time, to file case on appeal to March 25/94 and appellant's factum to July 8/94, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-09-09 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-09-09, to file case on appeal to March 25/94 and appellant's factum to July 8/94, Reg
1994-09-09 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-09-09, to file case on appeal to March 25/94 and appellant's factum to July 8/94, Reg
1994-09-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J. Mark Edwards to D. Beaulieu re: Sask. Workers' Compensation Board will not be making oral submissions on the hearing of the appeal (fax copy)
1994-09-08 Response to motion to extend time, to file the Case on Appeal to March 25/94 and the appellant's factum to July 8/94 (letterform) Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
1994-09-06 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
1994-09-02 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1994-09-02 Proof of service, of the A.G.Canada's factum to the intervener, A.G. Ontario (service admitted on Sept. 9/94
1994-09-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jeffrey M. Lee (fax copy) re: consent from others respondents EXCEPT Sask. Worker's Compensation Board to the motion to extend the time to file the case on appeal to March 25/94 and the appellant's factum to July 8/94 (letter form dated August 16/94)
1994-09-02 Response to motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to March 25/94 and the appellant's factum to July 8/94 (John Tait) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1994-09-02 Affidavit, to file the case on appeal to March 25/94 and the appellant's factum to July 8/94 (E.Van Bemmel) Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-09-02 Motion to extend time, to file the case on appeal to March 25/94 and the appellant's factum to July 8/94 Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-07-22 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal and appellant's factum upon the A.G. Quebec
1994-07-20 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1994-10-03
1994-07-20 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal and the Appellant's factum upon the A.G. of Ontario
1994-07-18 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum admitted on July 11/94
1994-07-18 Order on motion to extend time, to file notice of intervention to July 14/94
1994-07-15 Decision on motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention to July 14/94, with service, Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-07-15 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1994-07-15, to file the notice of intervention to July 14/94, with service, Ia
1994-07-15 Submission of motion to extend time, 1994-07-15, to file the notice of intervention to July 14/94, with service, Ia
1994-07-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention of the A.G. of Quebec Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-07-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention of the A.G. of Quebec Transgas Limited
1994-07-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention of the A.G. of Quebec Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
1994-07-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention of the A.G. of Quebec Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1994-07-14 Affidavit, to file the notice of intervention to July 14/94 (of Simon Noël), with service Attorney General of Quebec
1994-07-14 Motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention to July 14/94, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1994-07-14 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Quebec
1994-07-11 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1994-07-08 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested) Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-06-22 Notice of constitutional question(s), (1 copy), with service Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-06-14 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1994-06-08 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, motion is granted as to question 1. and dismissed as to question 2. (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 11/94., CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1994-06-08 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-06-08, motion is granted as to question 1. and dismissed as to question 2. (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 11/94., CJ
1994-06-08 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1994-06-08, motion is granted as to question 1. and dismissed as to question 2. (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 11/94., CJ
1994-06-03 Affidavit, of Murray R. Sawatzky in support of an application by the appellants for the addition of an additional constitutional question, with service Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-05-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown; re: obtain a date for the constitutional questions
1994-05-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling; re: constitutional questions
1994-05-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from W. Brent Gough; re: will not be making representations orally or in writing on the hearin g
1994-05-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Nelligan, Power; re: does not oppose the constitutional questions
1994-05-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from MacPherson; re: takes no position with respect to the constitutional questions
1994-04-08 Proof of service, of the notice of motion with attached Constitution al Question on April 7/94
1994-04-08 Appeal court record, 1 envelope (FROM COURT OF APPEAL FOR SASKATCHEWAN)
1994-04-07 Proof of service, of the case on appeal
1994-04-05 Certified casebook Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-03-25 Case on appeal, 23 copies (extension of time requested) Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-03-25 Motion to state a constitutional question, ADDITIONAL; 2 copies, with service Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1994-03-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Henry S. Brown (Gowling, Strathy & Henderson) to ask that the motion to state constitutional questions now pending before the Chief Justice be withdrawn as consideration is being given to some modification thereof
1994-01-10 Motion to state a constitutional question, (2 copies) Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1993-11-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman (Saskatoon, SK) re: oral submissions on appeals may be made by by video-conference (from A. Roland, c.c. Murray Sawatzky and Mark Kindrachuk)
1993-11-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jeffrey M. Lee; re: did not response at the leave stage, requesting guidance as to the filing and hearing of the appeal
1993-11-17 Notice of deposit of security, With service
1993-11-15 $500 security deposit paid, direction #2287 Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to McDougall Ready (Regina, SK) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1993-11-12 Order granting leave to appeal
1993-11-10 Notice of appeal, With service Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1993-10-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McL Ma, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1993-10-14 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-10-14, CJ McL Ma
1993-10-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1993-10-14, CJ McL Ma
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-10-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Deputy Attorney General of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1993-06-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ McL Maj
1993-05-14 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
1993-04-28 $30.00 filing fee, receipt no. 26990 Non-Labour Lien Claimants
1993-04-28 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1993-04-28 Non-Labour Lien Claimants

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Non-Labour Lien Claimants Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada Respondent Active
Transgas Limited Respondent Active
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board Respondent Active
P. E. Ben Industries Company Ltd. Respondent Active
A. M. Inspection Ltd. Respondent Active
Certified Rentals Ltd. Respondent Active
Arrow Welding & Industrial Supplies Inc. Respondent Active
Permanent Concrete (Division of Lafarge Canada) Respondent Active
Japa Industries Ltd. Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Non-Labour Lien Claimants

Counsel
Name
Murray R. Sawatzky
Contact information
McDougall Ready
700 - 2010, 11TH AVE
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 0J3
Telephone: (306) 757-1641
FAX: (306) 665-8511
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada

Counsel
Name
Mark R. Kindrachuk
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
123 - 2nd Ave. S.
10th Floor
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 7E6
Telephone: (306) 975-4765
FAX: (306) 975-5013
Email: mark.kindrachuk@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Edward R. Sojonky, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
284 Wellington Street
East Memorial Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4871
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Transgas Limited

Counsel
Name
Brent Gough
Contact information
Hnatyshyn Gough
601 - 402, 21 St. E
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 0C3
Telephone: (306) 653-5150
FAX: (306) 652-5859

Party: Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board

Counsel
Name
E.L. Bennett
Contact information
Worker's Compensation Board
200 - 1881 SCARTH ST
REGINA, Saskatchewan
S4P 4L1
Telephone: (306) 787-4370
FAX: (306) 787-0213
Agent
Name
J.J. Mark Edwards
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

Party: P. E. Ben Industries Company Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

Party: A. M. Inspection Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

Party: Certified Rentals Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

Party: Arrow Welding & Industrial Supplies Inc.

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

Party: Permanent Concrete (Division of Lafarge Canada)

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

Party: Japa Industries Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Jeffrey M. Lee
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 410, 22ND ST E
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
S7K 5T6
Telephone: (306) 975-7100
FAX: (306) 975-7145

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Lower court rulings

November 1, 1991
Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan

Q.B.M. 75

Section 224(1.2) of the Income Tax Act declared ultra vires

March 1, 1993
Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan

CA 1047

appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13