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24846

Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass., et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey, et al.

(Manitoba) (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)
1999-06-03 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1998-11-10 Notice of withdrawal Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1998-09-16 General proceeding, re: Blake Cassels (George E. Fisk) new Ottawa agent, with service Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1998-09-15 General proceeding, re: no objection to the motion filed by the A.G. of Canada Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1998-09-15 Response to motion for directions, filed by the A.G. of Canada, Completed on: 1998-09-15 Attorney General of Manitoba
1998-09-15 General proceeding, Response to the motion filed by the A.G. of Canada Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-09-15 General proceeding, Reply & Factum to the motion filed by the A.G. of Canada Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1998-09-15 General proceeding, Reply & Factum to the motion filed by the A.G. of Canada Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1998-09-15 Response to motion for directions, filed by the A.G. of Canada, Completed on: 1998-09-15 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1998-09-15 Response to motion for directions, filed by the A.G. of Canada, Completed on: 1998-09-15 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1998-09-15 Response to motion for directions, filed by the A.G. of canada, Completed on: 1998-09-15 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-09-15 Decision on motion for directions, CJ L'HD G Co Ia, - On February 10, 1998, the Court granted a one year suspension, from the date of its original decision, of the requirement for an independent, objective and effective process for setting judicial remuneration, in order to allow all governments time to comply with the constitutional requirements set out in the decision and to ensure that the orderly administration of justice was not disrupted in the interim. This transition period expires on Sept. 18/98. This motion before us by the Attorney General of Canada requests that the period of suspension be extended for a period of two months, or to the day Bill C-37 (An Act to Amend the Judges Act) receives Royal Assent, whichever is sooner. (joint with 24508, 24778 & 24831)
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-09-15 Hearing of motion for directions, 1998-09-15, CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1998-09-15 Submission of motion for directions, 1998-09-15, CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1998-09-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Ogilvy, Renault to M. Larmour, letter dated Sept. 14, 1998 (fax copy) re: response to the motion for directions (joint)
1998-09-14 Response to motion for directions, filed by the A.G. of Canada, Completed on: 1998-09-14 Attorney General of Quebec
1998-09-08 Affidavit, of Judith Bellis - 5 copies, with service Attorney General of Canada
1998-09-08 Motion for directions, (to extend the suspension of the judgment to Nov. 18, 1998) (joint), sent to CJ LHD G Co I, Sept. 10/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-08 Attorney General of Canada
1998-07-09 Order on motion to directions, (for Order see file - joint with 24508, 24778, 24831)
1998-07-09 Decision on motion for directions, En conséquence, la requête visant à obtenir des directives est rejetée. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ L'HD G Co Ia
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1998-07-09 Hearing of motion for directions, 1998-07-09, En conséquence, la requête visant à obtenir des directives est rejetée. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1998-07-09 Submission of motion for directions, 1998-07-09, En conséquence, la requête visant à obtenir des directives est rejetée. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1998-07-03 General proceeding, 10 copies of reply to the motion for directions (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, July 3/98 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-06-26 General proceeding, (11 copies) of the response to the motion for directions of the Conférence des Juges du Québec sent to CJ L'HD G Co I (joint with 24508-24778 -24831), June 29/98, with service Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1998-06-26 General proceeding, (10 copies) of the response to the motion for directions of the Conférence des Juges du Québec sent to CJ L'HD G Co I (joint with 24508-24778 -24831), June 29/98, with service Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1998-06-19 General proceeding, 10 copies of the response to the motion for directions by the Conférence des juges du Québec sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, June 19/98 Attorney General of Quebec
1998-06-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated June 12 from R. Langlois; re: "énoncé de la position de la requérante" (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, June 15/98
1998-06-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; re: does not wish to participate in the motion by Conférence des juges du Québec (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, June 15/98
1998-06-10 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for directions ($100.00 for 2 different motions) Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-06-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Langlois, Gaudreau to A. Roland, letter dated June 9, 1998 (fax copy) re: possibilité de plaider par écrit quant à la requête pour directives en date du 27-05-98 (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831)
1998-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J. Y. Bernard to A. Roland, letter dated June 4, 1998 (fax copy) re: n'est pas disponible pour l'audition de la requête prévue pour le 18 juin 1998 (joint)
1998-06-03 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Langlois, Gaudreau, letter dated June 3, 1998 (fax copy) re: will not be available for the motion scheduled on June 18, 1998 (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831)
1998-06-02 Proof of service, of motion for directions (admitted May 28\98) (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1998-05-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated May 29\98 from J.-Y. Bernard; re: motion brought by Conférence des juges du Québec (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, May 29/98
1998-05-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Bernard & Roy to A. Roland, letter dated May 29, 1998 (fax copy) re: réponse à la requête pour directives en date du 1er juin (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831)
1998-05-28 Affidavit, of Chantal Chatelain - 10 copies - book form Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-05-28 Motion for directions, 10 copies - book form (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831), Completed on: 1998-05-28 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-05-26 Order on motion to directions, (for Chief Justice's Order see file - joint with 24508, 24778, 24831)
1998-05-26 Decision on motion for directions, En conséquence, je rejette sans dépens, pour absence de compétence, la requête sollicitant des directives. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1998-05-26 Hearing of motion for directions, 1998-05-26, En conséquence, je rejette sans dépens, pour absence de compétence, la requête sollicitant des directives. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ
1998-05-26 Submission of motion for directions, 1998-05-26, En conséquence, je rejette sans dépens, pour absence de compétence, la requête sollicitant des directives. (Pour ordonnance voir dossier - joint avec 24508, 24778, 24831), CJ
1998-04-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Myers, Weinberg to Registrar, letter dated April 17, 1998 (fax copy) re: will not be taking any position with respect to the motion by Conférence des Juges du Québec sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98
1998-04-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from H. Brown to Registrar, letter dated April 20, 1998 re: will not be filing any material in response to the motion by Conférence des Juges du Québec (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98
1998-04-20 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from H. Brown to Registrar, letter dated April 20, 1998 re:adopts the position taken by A.G.Quebec and does not intend to file a written brief (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98
1998-04-17 General proceeding, 10 copies of REPLY re: motion for directions (joint with 24508, 24778, 24831) - book form sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-04-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Dorfman to Registrar, letter dated April 14, 1998 (fax copy) re: will not be taking position on the motion for directions, but will retain the right to revisit the situation in the event that the matter proceeds to an oral hearing sent to C
1998-04-09 General proceeding, 10 copies of RESPONSE TO THE MOTION FOR DIRECTIONS (joint with 24508,24778,24831) - book form sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98, with service Attorney General of Quebec
1998-04-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from H. Brown to Registrar, letter dated April 8, 1998 re: wait for translation before responding to the motion by Conférence des juges (joint with 24508,24778,24831)
1998-04-01 Motion for directions, 10 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Apr. 28/98, with service, Completed on: 1998-04-01 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-03-12 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg)
1998-03-12 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties (RE-HEARING)
1998-02-13 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, all parties
1998-02-10 Judgment on re-hearing rendered, CJ L'HD G Co Ia
Allowed in part, no order as to costs
1998-01-26 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (89 pages) (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1998-01-19 Re-hearing of the appeal, 1998-01-19, CJ L'HD G Co Ia
Judgment reserved
1998-01-16 Book of authorities, on REHEARING 12 copies (joint with 24508-778-831), with service, Completed on: 1998-01-16 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-01-14 Service, copy of the Factum on Rehearing
1998-01-14 Notice of change of counsel, (from John Nelligan to Robb Tonn), with service Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1998-01-13 General proceeding, 12 copies of FACTUM ON REHEARING (joint with 24508 778-831), with service Conférence des Juges du Québec
1998-01-13 General proceeding, 12 copies of FACTUM ON REHEARING (joint with 24508 778-831), with service Attorney General of Canada
1998-01-13 General proceeding, 9 copies of factum on re-hearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831) Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1998-01-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from I. Lampert to A. Roland, letter dated Dec. 24, 1997 re: Mr. R. Tonn of Manitoba Provincial Court will represent the interests of the Can. Association of Provincial Court at the re-hearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1998-01-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Jan. 8/98 from P. André Gervais, Q.C. re: will not file further materials or request an oral hearing in the re-hearing
1998-01-07 Re-hearing scheduled, 1998-01-19
Judgment reserved
1998-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Torkin, Manes to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Jan. 6, 1998 (fax copy) re: does not intend to file written submissions nor appear at the re-hearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1998-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Dec. 22/97 from Donna J. Miller,Q.C. re: will not file written submissions in 24508-24778 and 24831 (A.G. Manitoba is intervener in these files)
1998-01-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to all Counsels and Agents confirming order of appearance and time allocations by Chief Justice (SENT BY FAX)
1998-01-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Gowlings; re: will file material on rehearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1998-01-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Taylor to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Jan. 5, 1998 (fax copy) re; A.G. Alberta does not intend to file any written material as intervener on re-hearing (joint with 24508-24778- 24831)
1997-12-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Y. Fortier; re: will file material on rehearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1997-12-30 General proceeding, 10 copies of APPELLANT'S FACTUM AND AUTHORITIES ON REHEARING, with service Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1997-12-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from J. Minnes; re: will not be filing material on rehearing (joint with 24831-24508- 24778)
1997-12-30 Proof of service, of factum on re-hearing (admitted on Dec. 23\97)
1997-12-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from H.S. Brown; re: scheduling of rehearing (joint with 24508-24831)
1997-12-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from J. Bercovitch; re: will advise by Jan. 9 if material on rehearing will be filed (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1997-12-24 Service, copy of the FACTUM OF RESPONDENTS ON RE-HEARING
1997-12-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from E.W. Olson; re: has file material on rehearing
1997-12-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from A. Schlayer; re: will file material on rehearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1997-12-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from G. Laporte; re: does not intend to file material on rehearing (joint with 24508- 24778-24831)
1997-12-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from R. Langlois; re: will file material on rehearing (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1997-12-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from C.S. Robinson; re: material on rehearing
1997-12-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to all Counsels and Agents advising that the Chief Justice has set aside Jan. 19/98 for rehearing and asking for comments and confirmations by D. Beaulieu (SENT BY FAX)
1997-12-22 General proceeding, 23 copies of FACTUM OF RESPONDENTS ON RE-HEARING Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1997-12-11 Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, - The application for re-hearing is granted. The re-hearing is limited to those issues raised in the motion for re-hearing., CJ L'HD G Co Ia
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-12-11 Hearing of motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 1997-12-11, - The application for re-hearing is granted. The re-hearing is limited to those issues raised in the motion for re-hearing., CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1997-11-25 All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, 1997-12-11, - The application for re-hearing is granted. The re-hearing is limited to those issues raised in the motion for re-hearing., CJ L'HD G Co Ia
1997-11-12 Proof of service, of the reply of the respondent re: motion for re-hearing (book form)
1997-11-10 Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (joint with response of the respondents to the appellant's cross-motion for rehearing - book form) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Nov. 25/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-10 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1997-10-30 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (appellant's answer to motion for reconsideration and cross-motion for reconsideration) sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Nov. 25/ 97, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-30 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1997-10-23 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Manitoba (Winnipeg)
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Scott & Aylen
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Lang, Michener
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Nelligan, Power
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Ogilvy, Renault
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tetrault
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Burke-Robertson
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bennett, Jones, Verchere
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume
1997-10-23 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Pg du Qc
1997-10-17 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34959 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1997-10-17 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies sent to CJ L'HD G Co I, Nov. 25/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-17 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1997-09-18 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ia, The appeal is allowed with respect to the salary reduction imposed on members of the Manitoba Provincial Court, the closure of the Manitoba Provincial Court, and the attempt by the provincial executive to engage in salary negotiations with the judges of the Provincial Court, La Forest J. dissenting in part. Costs are awarded to the appellants throughout. (For further reasons and constitutional questions see file)
Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull, QC)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, P.G. du Québec (Hull, QC)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Lang, Michener (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Ogilvy, Renault (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-18 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bennett, Jones, Verchère (Ottawa, ON)
1996-12-18 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (2 volumes - 290 pages) (joint with 24508-24778- 24831)
1996-12-17 General proceeding, 10 copies of document entitled " Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary" (Joint with 24508-24779-24831) sent to La, LaF, L'HD, So, G, Co, I. Attorney General of Canada
1996-12-10 General proceeding, 10 copies of SPECIAL ISSUE - ICJ CONFERENCE ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF JUDGES AND LAWYERS (requested at the hearing of these appeals (joint with 24508- 24708-24831) sent to La, LaF, L'H-D, So, G, Co, I, December 10, 1996. Attorney General of Canada
1996-12-03 Hearing of the appeal, 1996-12-03, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co Ia
Decision reserved
1996-12-02 General proceeding, 10 copies of EXCERPTS/BOOK OF AUTHORITIES Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-11-28 Proof of service, of factum and book of authorities on Conférence de Juges du Québec
1996-11-22 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-22 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-21 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-21 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-19 Proof of service, of Case on Appeal (vol. 1 to 3); appellant's factum and book of authorities (vol. 1 to 5) upon Conference des Juges de Québec (I17)
1996-11-18 Decision on miscellaneous motion, pour obtenir une ordonnance pour produire un mémoire distinct dans chacun des dossiers, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-11-18 Submission of miscellaneous motion, Co
1996-11-18 Decision on motion for directions, re: schedule of argument - The application of the intervener the A.G. for SK to extend the time for oral argument is dismissed. The following schedule as to the order in which submissions are to be made and their time is approved. (draft no. 3), Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-11-18 Hearing of motion for directions, 1996-11-18, re: schedule of argument - The application of the intervener the A.G. for SK to extend the time for oral argument is dismissed. The following schedule as to the order in which submissions are to be made and their time is approved. (draft no. 3), Co
1996-11-18 Submission of motion for directions, 1996-11-18, re: schedule of argument - The application of the intervener the A.G. for SK to extend the time for oral argument is dismissed. The following schedule as to the order in which submissions are to be made and their time is approved. (draft no. 3), Co
1996-11-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Myers, Weinberg to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Nov. 15, 1996 (fax copy) re: oppose the motion for additional time by A. G. Sask.
1996-11-15 Affidavit, of Anne Legars re: pour produire un mémoire distinct dans chacun des dossiers 24508-24778- 24831 (joint) Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-15 Notice of miscellaneous motion, pour obtenir une ordonnance pour produire un mémoire distinct dans chacun des dossiers 24508- 24778-24831 (joint), Completed on: 1996-11-15 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-14 Proof of service, of the Case on appeal vol. I & II, the appellant's factum and the Book of Authorities vol. I to V upon the intervener Conférence des juges du Québe (I17)
1996-11-14 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-14 Attorney General of Canada
1996-11-08 Proof of service, of factum and book of authorities
1996-11-07 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (FRENCH VERSION) joint with 24508-24778- 24831, Completed on: 1996-11-07 Attorney General of Canada
1996-11-07 Proof of service, of the notice of withdrawal of A.G. N.B. (joint with 24508-24778-24831)
1996-11-07 Proof of service, of P. G. Québec's factum
1996-11-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Attorney General of Quebec
1996-11-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Tonn, letter dated Nov. 6, 1996 (fax copy) re: duration of argument
1996-11-06 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Quebec Judges' Conference (Robb Tonn) - fax copy, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Attorney General of Alberta
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 26 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-11-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-06 Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-06 Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-11-06 Proof of service, of the A.G. Canada's factum (joint with 24508- 24778-24831)
1996-11-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-06 Attorney General of Canada
1996-11-06 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-11-06 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-11-06, to intervene, LaF
1996-11-06 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-11-06, to intervene, LaF
1996-11-06 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, - l'autorisation de déposer un mémoire de 20 pages est accordée; une plaidoirie de 15 minutes est autorisée, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-11-06 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-11-06, - l'autorisation de déposer un mémoire de 20 pages est accordée; une plaidoirie de 15 minutes est autorisée, LaF
1996-11-06 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-11-06, - l'autorisation de déposer un mémoire de 20 pages est accordée; une plaidoirie de 15 minutes est autorisée, LaF
1996-11-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 and 2 (joint with 24508- 24778-24831), Completed on: 1996-11-06 Canadian Bar Association
1996-11-06 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24508-24778-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-06 Canadian Bar Association
1996-11-05 Proof of service, of the A.G. Sask.' factum (book form)
1996-11-04 Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1996-11-04 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-11-04 Proof of service, of the factum of A.G. Saskatchewan
1996-11-04 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (see order of 1996/08/15) (joint with 24508-24778-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-04 Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-11-01 Motion for directions, (concerning the schedule of arguments) (joint with 24508-24778-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-01 Attorney General of Manitoba
1996-10-31 Notice of withdrawal Attorney General of New Brunswick
1996-10-28 Proof of service, of the motion to intervene (book form)
1996-10-25 Notice of change of counsel Ontario Provincial Court (Civil Division) Judges Association
1996-10-25 Notice of change of counsel Ontario Family Law Judges Association
1996-10-25 Notice of change of counsel Ontario Judges Association
1996-10-25 General proceeding, 3 copies of MÉMOIRE DE LA REQUÉRANTE A L'APPUI DE LA REQUETE EN INTERVENTION (book form) Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-10-25 Affidavit, of Juge Claude Boulanger Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-10-25 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 32856 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-10-25 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint), Completed on: 1996-10-25 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-10-25 Motion for leave to intervene, (3 copies) (service requested) (joint with motion to extend the time), Completed on: 1996-10-25 Conférence des Juges du Québec
1996-10-25 Notice of withdrawal, (joint with I10 and I11), with service Ontario Provincial Court (Civil Division) Judges Association
1996-10-25 Notice of withdrawal, (joint with I10 and I12), with service Ontario Family Law Judges Association
1996-10-25 Notice of withdrawal, (joint with I11 and I12), with service Ontario Judges Association
1996-10-24 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Oct. 24/96 from Henry S. Brown, Q.C. (Gowlings) to Danielle Beaulieu to consent to the order of speaking and times outlined in memo
1996-10-23 Notice of withdrawal, With service Attorney General for Ontario
1996-10-22 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Ogilvy, Renault to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Oct. 21, 1996 (fax copy) re: suivant le projet "2" l'après-midi du 3 décembre lui conviendrait
1996-10-10 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1996-12-03
Decision reserved
1996-10-10 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from McCarthy, Tétrault to D. Beaulieu (fax copy) re: Canadian Bar supports the present draft schedule
1996-10-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Myers, Weinberg to D. Beaulieu, letter dated October 8, 1996 (fax copy) re: would prefer that the Manitoba case be argued after the cases from Alberta and P.E.I.
1996-10-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Doreman to D. Beaulieu, letter dated October 7, 1996 (fax copy) re: are content with the schedule as proposed
1996-10-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from L. Yves Fortier to D. Beaulieu, letter dated Oct. 8, 1996 (fax copy) re: aurait préféré plaider sa cause à la fin de la journée du 4 décembre
1996-10-07 Proof of service, of the respondent's book of authorities (book form)
1996-10-07 Proof of service, of the respondents' factum (book form)
1996-10-04 Proof of service, of the respondent's book of Authorities
1996-10-04 Proof of service, of the respondent' factum
1996-10-03 Book of authorities, 10 copies, Completed on: 1996-10-03 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1996-10-03 Respondent's factum, 23 copies (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1996-10-03 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1996-09-06 Appeal court record, 1 folder
1996-08-30 Proof of service, of the Case on Appeal, appellant's factum and authorities upon interveners
1996-08-20 Order on motion to extend time, to intervene
1996-08-16 Appeal perfected for hearing
1996-08-15 Decision on motion for directions, LaF, It is hereby ordered that: 1. the appellant's factum in Lowther 24735 be served and filed forthwith; that the draft factums of the appellants' represented by Peter C. Ghiz be given to the A.G. of PEI forthwith and that the final version be served and filed with the Court by Aug 30/96. 2. the respondents' factums be served and filed by Oct 9/96. 3. the interveners' factums be served and filed by Nov 6/96. 4. the appeals be heard during the week of Dec 2/96
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-15 Hearing of motion for directions, 1996-08-15, LaF
1996-08-15 Submission of motion for directions, 1996-08-15, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, to 20 pages, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-14, to intervene, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-08-14 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-14 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1996-08-14, one factum limited to 20 pages and oral argument limited to 15 minutes, LaF
1996-08-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Dorfman, Sweatman; re: is agreeable to the schedule submitted by the A.G. of P.E.I.
1996-08-06 Proof of service, of the appellants factum upon the interveners Attorneys General today
1996-08-06 Proof of service, of vol. I to V of the Book of Authorities upon the interveners Attorneys General today
1996-08-06 Proof of service, of vol. I & II of the Case on Appeal upon interveners Attorneys general today
1996-08-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated July 30/96 from E.W. Olson, Q.C. to advise the Court that the Respondents are not opposed to the intervention of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1996-08-02 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated July 30/96 from E.W. Olson, Q.C. to advise the Court that the respondents are not opposed to the intervention of the Ontario Judges Association, The Ontario Family Law Judges Ass. and the Ontario Provincial Court (Civil Division) Judges Ass
1996-08-01 General proceeding, REPLY to correspondence filed on June 21/96 by E.W. Olson, Q.C. (Thompson Dorfman Sweatman) counsel for the respondents, with service Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-07-31 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated July 31/96 from Robb Tonn (Myers Weinberg) re: material be served on me no later than one month prior to the dates set for hearing
1996-07-31 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Canadian Judges Conference (I03) (letterform), Completed on: 1996-07-31 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-07-31 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Robb Tonn re: motion to intervene by Can. Bar Ass., Alberta Provincial Judges, Fed. of Law Societies (fax copy - letter form), Completed on: 1996-07-31 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-07-25 Affidavit, of Denise Bellamy (joint with 24831-24508-24778- 7324735), with service Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1996-07-25 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with 24831-24508-24778-24735), with service, Completed on: 1996-07-25 Federation of Law Societies of Canada
1996-07-19 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Quebec
1996-07-18 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Ontario Judges Association (letterform), Completed on: 1996-07-18 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-07-18 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy), with service Attorney General of Prince Edward Island
1996-07-15 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (1 copy), with service Attorney General for Ontario
1996-07-09 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Canada
1996-07-09 General proceeding, ARGUMENTS on motion for leave to intervene (joint with I11 & I12), with service Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-09 Affidavit, (joint with I11 & I12) (of Kathleen Ellin McGowan), with service Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-09 Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform joint with I 11 & I12) (joint with 24508-24778-24735-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-07-09 Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-09 Affidavit, for leave to intervene (joint with I11 & I12) (of Kathleen Ellin McGowan), with service Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-09 Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (bookform joint with I11 & I12) (joint with 24508-24778-24735-24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-07-09 Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-09 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for leave to intervene (joint with I11 & I12) receipt 32337) Ontario Judges Association
1996-07-05 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 1 copy, with service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1996-07-05 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, 1 copy, with service Attorney General of New Brunswick
1996-06-26 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service Attorney General of Alberta
1996-06-25 Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 5, Completed on: 1996-06-25 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-06-24 Notice of constitutional question(s), With service Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-06-21 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (sent for rebinding on June 21/96 - returned on June 24, 1996), with service, Completed on: 1996-06-21 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-06-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Dorfman; re: are not opposed, in general terms, to the intervention of the Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-06-18 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-06-18 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-06-18, to intervene, CJ
1996-06-18 Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-06-18, to intervene, CJ
1996-06-18 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 22/96, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
1996-06-18 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-06-18, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 22/96, CJ
1996-06-18 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-06-18, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed by July 22/96, CJ
1996-06-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Dorfman; re: prepared to consent to the constitutional questions suggested by CJ
1996-06-17 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, of Robb Tonn (letter form), Completed on: 1996-06-17 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-06-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Robb Tonn; re: consent to the proposed questions as stated by the CJ
1996-06-13 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judge, Completed on: 1996-06-13 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-06-07 Affidavit, of Hon. Gerald T. Seniuk (joint), with service Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-06-07 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint), with service, Completed on: 1996-06-07 Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-06-07 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies - book form (joint with 24508-24778-24735 -24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-06-07 Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association
1996-06-04 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from CJ to Myers, Weinberg, Kussin, Weinstein, Bryk (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing a somewhat revised list of constitutional questions c.c. E.W. Olson, Q.C.
1996-05-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robb Tonn; re: responding to Mr. Olson's letter of May 10/96; re: constitutional questions
1996-05-28 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges, Completed on: 1996-05-28 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-23 Certified casebook, vol. I & II, with service Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-23 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. I & II Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-21 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Dorfman; re: not opposed to the intervention of the Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-05-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thomspon, Dorfman to Registrar, letter dated May 10/96 re: proposint the constitutional questions (attached)
1996-05-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Thompson, Dorfman to Registrar, letter dated May 10/96 re: not opposed to the applications for leave to intervene by Can. Bar Association
1996-05-13 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene) - 5 copies - book form, Completed on: 1996-05-13 Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-05-13 Affidavit, of Pamela Ann Thomson (joint) Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-05-13 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with 24508-24778-24735-24831) - 5 copies - book form, Completed on: 1996-05-13 Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges
1996-05-08 Affidavit, of Karen L. Collins re: motion to extend the time to file motion to state constitutional questions, with service Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-01 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 32012 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-01 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to state constitutional questions (joint with motion to extend the time), with service, Completed on: 1996-05-01 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-05-01 Motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with motion to extend the time), with service, Completed on: 1996-05-01 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-04-19 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31927, with service Canadian Judges Conference
1996-04-19 Affidavit, 5 copies; Louise Mailhot, with service Canadian Judges Conference
1996-04-19 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-04-19 Canadian Judges Conference
1996-04-15 Book of authorities, 1 copy of vols. 1 to 3 (joint with 24508 - 24778 - 24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Canadian Bar Association
1996-04-15 General proceeding, 2 copies of factum on the intervention (joint with 24508 - 24778 - 24831), with service Canadian Bar Association
1996-04-15 Affidavit, 2 copies; Gordon Proudfoot (joint with 24508 - 24778 - 24831), with service Canadian Bar Association
1996-04-15 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31902 Canadian Bar Association
1996-04-15 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies (joint with 24508 - 24778 - 24831), with service, Completed on: 1996-04-15 Canadian Bar Association
1996-04-12 General proceeding, 6 copies of memorandum of argument on the intervention Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1996-04-12 Affidavit, 6 copies; Honourable Judge Jerry N. LeGrandeur, with service Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1996-04-12 Motion to file a lengthy factum, 6 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1996-04-12 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #31891 Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1996-04-12 Motion for leave to intervene, 6 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-04-12 Alberta Provincial Judges' Association
1996-02-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Myers Weinberg Kussin Weinstein Bryk (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Burke-Robertson
1996-02-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Thompson, Dorfman, Sweatman (Winnipeg, MN) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling
1996-02-23 Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-23 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1996-02-13 Order granting leave to appeal
1996-02-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson
1996-02-09 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON)
1996-02-08 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1995-11-15 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1996-02-08, CJ G Ia
1995-10-06 Proof of service, of the respondent's response admitted on Sept. 2, 1995
1995-10-02 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey
1995-09-01 Proof of service, of the application for leave to appeal (service on Aug. 30/95)
1995-08-31 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal
1995-08-31 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Aug 31/95 sent to applicant
1995-08-30 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30540 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1995-08-30 Book of authorities, 5 copies Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1995-08-30 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (proof of service missing), Completed on: 1995-09-01 Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1995-08-30 Affidavit, to Aug. 30/95 (Robb Tonn) - included in the application for leave to appeal Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.
1995-08-30 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to Aug. 30/95 (included in the application for leave to appeal) Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.

Parties

Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.

Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass. Applicant Active
Garfinkel, Marvin Applicant Active
Ashdown, Philip Applicant Active
Conner, Arnold Applicant Active
Giesbrecht, Linda Applicant Active
Meyers, Ronald Applicant Active
Devine, Susan Applicant Active
Swail, Wesley Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey Respondent Active
Minister of Justice Respondent Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Respondent Active
Praznik, Darren Respondent Active
Minister of Labour Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Alberta Provincial Judges' Association Intervener Active
Canadian Bar Association Intervener Active
Canadian Judges Conference Intervener Active
Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges Intervener Active
Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Prince Edward Island Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Conférence des Juges du Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Judges of the Provincial Court of Manitoba as represented by the Manitoba Provincial Judges Ass.

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Garfinkel, Marvin

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Ashdown, Philip

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Conner, Arnold

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Giesbrecht, Linda

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Meyers, Ronald

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Devine, Susan

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Swail, Wesley

Counsel
Name
Tobb Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Manitoba as represented by Rosemary Vodrey

Counsel
Name
E. William Olson, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Minister of Justice

Counsel
Name
E. William Olson, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
E. William Olson, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Praznik, Darren

Counsel
Name
E. William Olson, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Minister of Labour

Counsel
Name
E. William Olson, Q.C.
Contact information
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman
2200 - 201 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3L3
Telephone: (204) 957-1930
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Alberta Provincial Judges' Association

Counsel
Name
D.O. Sabey, Q.C.
Contact information
Bennett Jones
4500 Bankers Hall East
855 - 2nd St South West
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Agent
Name
George E. Fisk
Contact information
Bennett Jones
1800 - 350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 1A4
Telephone: (613) 230-4935
FAX: (613) 230-3836

Party: Canadian Bar Association

Counsel
Name
Thomas G. Heintzman, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7627
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Email: theintzm@mccarthy.ca
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386

Party: Canadian Judges Conference

Counsel
Name
L. Yves Fortier, c.r.
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1100 - 1981 Ave. McGill College
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3C1
Telephone: (514) 847-4747
FAX: (514) 286-5474
Agent
Name
Marcia A. Green
Contact information
Ogilvy, Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459

Party: Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges

Counsel
Name
Robert Tonn
Contact information
Myers Weinberg
724 - 240 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0J7
Telephone: (204) 942-0501
FAX: (204) 956-0625
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston., Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430

Party: Saskatchewan Provincial Court Judges' Association

Counsel
Name
Robert H. McKercher, Q.C.
Contact information
McKercher McKercher & Whitmore
200 - 374, 3rd Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 1M5
Telephone: (306) 653-2000
FAX: (306) 244-7335
Agent
Name
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Richard F. Taylor, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th Street
3rd Floor North, Bowker Building
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-5402
FAX: (780) 422-1106
Email: richard.taylor@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Counsel
Name
Gerald L. Gerrand, Q.C.
Contact information
Gerrand & Company
700 - 1914 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3N6
Telephone: (306) 522-3030
FAX: (306) 522-3555
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
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: Attorney General of Prince Edward Island

Counsel
Name
Eugene P. Rossiter, Q.C.
Contact information
Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales
65 Grafton St
PO Box 2140 Stn Central
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 8B9
Telephone: (902) 892-2485
FAX: (902) 566-5283
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Name
Marise Visocchi
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 Route de L'Église
5e Étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 646-1696
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
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: Conférence des Juges du Québec

Counsel
Name
Raynold Langlois, c.r.
Contact information
Langlois Robert
1002 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
28e Étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3L6
Telephone: (514) 842-9512
FAX: (514) 845-6573
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

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Lower court rulings

November 25, 1994
Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba

x

motion dismissed

April 25, 1995
Court of Appeal of Manitoba

AI 95-30-02075

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