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24658

Melvin Elgersma, et al. v. Minister of Agriculture for Canada

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1995-09-27 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-09-27 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-09-26 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, F.C.A. Ontario (Ottawa)
1995-09-14 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, LaF Co Ma, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1995-09-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1995-09-14 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1995-06-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF Co Ma
1995-05-18 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service Melvin Elgersma
1995-05-09 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Minister of Agriculture for Canada
1995-04-13 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding
1995-04-13 Correspondence received from, sent to A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated April 13/95 sent to applicant
1995-04-10 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Melvin Elgersma
1995-04-10 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 22362 Melvin Elgersma
1995-04-10 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1995-04-10 Melvin Elgersma

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Elgersma, Melvin Applicant Active
Elgersma, Carol Applicant Active
Carden Farms Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Minister of Agriculture for Canada Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Elgersma, Melvin

Counsel
Bradley J. Willis
Cleall Pahl
2500 COMMERCE PLACE
10155 - 102ND ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4G8
Telephone: (403) 425-2500
FAX: (403) 425-1222
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Elgersma, Carol

Counsel
Bradley J. Willis
Cleall Pahl
2500 COMMERCE PLACE
10155 - 102ND ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4G8
Telephone: (403) 425-2500
FAX: (403) 425-1222
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Carden Farms Ltd.

Counsel
Bradley J. Willis
Cleall Pahl
2500 COMMERCE PLACE
10155 - 102ND ST NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 4G8
Telephone: (403) 425-2500
FAX: (403) 425-1222
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Minister of Agriculture for Canada

Counsel
Barbara Ritzen
Attorney General of Canada
211 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4074
Agent
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

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Lower court rulings

May 24, 1994
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-813-93

appeal dismissed

February 22, 1995
Federal Court of Appeal

A-271-94

appeal dismissed

Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal

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Date modified: 2025-02-27