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25285
Delwin Vriend, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta, et al.
(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
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| 1998-07-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1998-07-08 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Trial court record (1 box) (joint with C/A record) Appeal court record (1 box) (joint with Trial record) | |
| 1998-04-08 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Alberta (Edmonton) | |
| 1998-04-08 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties | |
| 1998-04-02 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Ba, The appeal is allowed, the cross-appeal is dismissed, and the judgment of the Alberta Court of Appeal is set aside with party-and-party costs throughout, Major J. dissenting in part on the appeal. (For constitutional questions see file) Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below |
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| 1998-04-02 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-01-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Jan. 12/98 from Donna G. Grainger re: consents to the letter of Jan. 12/98 including attachments being placed before the justices sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba, Jan. 14/98 | |
| 1998-01-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Jan. 12/98 from Sheila J. Greckol re: attached copy of Newfoundland Bill 21 to be put before the justices sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba, Jan. 14/98 | |
| 1998-01-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Jan. 5/98 from Cynthia Petersen enclosing a copy of the Newfoundland Bill on sexual orientation and a copy of a letter from Patt Binns, Premier of P.E.I. to be put before the justices sent to CJ L'HD G Co McL I Ma Ba, Jan. 14/98 | |
| 1997-12-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jennifer Scott to A. Roland, letter dated Dec. 10, 1997 (fax copy) re: requesting that the formal service of additional material (case of Neilson v. Queen) be waived | |
| 1997-11-19 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (159 pages) | |
| 1997-11-12 | General proceeding, 10 copies of Nielsen v. Canada Employment and Immigration, released on June 17, 1997 (service requested) (to be sent to the panel) (CALL AT LEAST 3 TIMES TO HAVE PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE SENDING TO THE JUDGES) | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1997-11-04 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1997-11-04, (V110-111-112), CJ L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Decision reserved |
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| 1997-11-04 | General proceeding, 10 copies of Condensed book of evidence | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-11-03 | General proceeding, 10 copies of Revised index of Book of authorities (book form) | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-11-03 | Supplemental document, 10 copies (supplemental book of authorities) | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-11-03 | General proceeding, 12 copies of Condensed Book of evidence and authorities | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-11-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J. MacKinnon to A. Roland, letter dated Nov. 3, 1997 re: requesting that the affidavit of G. Rodgers be submitted to the panel for consideration | |
| 1997-11-03 | Affidavit, of George H. Rodgers (10 copies) (given in Court), with service | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-10-31 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-31 | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-10-31 | Notice of withdrawal, (1 copy), with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1997-10-29 | Intervener's factum, AMENDED 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-29 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-10-29 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Oct. 29/97 from John W. Fisher re: amended factum simplifying his position (attached with the consent of parties) | |
| 1997-10-28 | Notice of appearance, (Gwen Brodsky and Claire Klassen) (fax copy) | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1997-10-28 | Notice of appearance, (Dale Gibson and June Ross) (fax copy) | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-10-28 | Notice of appearance, of Sheila J. Greckol et al for the hearing of the appeal | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-10-27 | Notice of appearance, (Raj Anand and Andrew M. Pinto) (fax copy) (original filed Oct. 30\97) | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-10-24 | Notice of appearance, (James L. Lebo, J. F. McGinnis and Julia C. Lloyd) | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1997-10-23 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (no need for extension as per M.L.), with service, Completed on: 1997-10-23 | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-10-21 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Oct. 21/97 from Shirish P. Chotalia re: wants to speak immediately after the Attorney General of Canada at the hearing of the appeal | |
| 1997-10-17 | Supplemental document, AUTHORITIES 10 copies, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-10-15 | Notice of change of counsel, from Pam MacEachern to Cynthia Peterson of Sack Goldblatt Mitchell (Toronto), with service | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-10-14 | Notice of appearance, of Dale Gibson; no objection to CPAC | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-10-14 | Notice of appearance, of Robert Charney | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-10-14 | Notice of appearance, of Steven M. Barrett | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1997-09-22 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-11-04 Decision reserved |
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| 1997-09-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from D. Burrage, letter dated Sept. 19, 1997 (fax copy) re: has no objection to the Cable Channel televised the appeal | |
| 1997-09-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Miles Davison McCarthy (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books | |
| 1997-09-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Chivers Greckol & Kanee (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books | |
| 1997-09-11 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Chivers, Greckol to A. Roland, letter dated Sept. 11, 1997 (fax copy) re: possibility of reserved seating at the hearing of this appeal | |
| 1997-09-05 | Book of authorities, 11 copies of vol. I to IV (for all interveners but I05, I06, I15 & I17), with service, Completed on: 1997-09-05 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1997-09-05 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-09-05 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-09-05, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-09-05 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-09-05, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-09-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated Sept. 3/97 from Patricia A. Le Febour re: request to make oral submissions in this appeal | |
| 1997-08-26 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, CONDITIONAL - being granted an order for the respondent to file a reply to the intervener's (Canadian Aids Society) factum (fax copy) (Henry Brown), Completed on: 1997-08-26 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-08-25 | Proof of service, of the book of authorities (vol. 1 and 2) | |
| 1997-08-25 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1997-08-25 | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-07-17 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34498 | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-07-14 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by the Canadian Aids Society on the condition that there will be no order as to costs against the Appellants, Completed on: 1997-07-14 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-07-14 | Response to motion to extend time, to intervene by the Canadian Aids Society, Completed on: 1997-07-14 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-07-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Mrs. Chotalia; re: will be out of the Country from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30/97 | |
| 1997-07-03 | Affidavit, for leave to intervene; 5 copies; Russell Armstrong (Included in motion for leave to intervene), with service | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-07-03 | Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene (Included in the app. for leave to intervene); 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-07-03 | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-07-03 | Affidavit, 5 copies; Russell Armstrong, with service | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-07-03 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-07-03 | Canadian Aids Society |
| 1997-06-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated June 13/97 from Gowlings re: takes no position on motion to extend time of Egale to file their factum | |
| 1997-06-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene to June 4/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-06-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-06-16, to intervene to June 4/97, Reg | |
| 1997-06-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-06-16, to intervene to June 4/97, Reg | |
| 1997-06-09 | Proof of service, of factum | |
| 1997-06-06 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the intervener's (EGALE) factum to June 4, 1997 (S. Greckol), Completed on: 1997-06-06 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-06-06 | Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to June 4, 1997 (John Fisher), with service | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-06-06 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34288 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-06-06 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to June 4, 1997, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-06 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-06-04 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested) SEE AMENDED FACTUM FILED ON OCT. 29/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-04 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-05-30 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-30 | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-05-29 | Proof of service, of factum on A.G. Cda | |
| 1997-05-29 | Proof of service, of factum on A.G. Cda | |
| 1997-05-29 | Proof of service, of books of authorities vols. 1 to 3 on A.G. Cda | |
| 1997-05-29 | Proof of service, of factum on A.G.Cda | |
| 1997-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-28 | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-28 | Christian Legal Fellowship |
| 1997-05-28 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 3, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-28 | Focus on the Family (Canada) Association |
| 1997-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1997-05-28 | Focus on the Family (Canada) Association |
| 1997-05-28 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-28 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-05-27 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1997-05-27 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-27 | Alberta Civil Liberties Association |
| 1997-05-27 | Proof of service, of factum (admitted on May 26/97 to Nelligan/Power ) | |
| 1997-05-26 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-26 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-05-26 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-26 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1997-05-26 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-26 | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1997-05-26 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-05-26 | Alberta Federation of Women United for Families |
| 1997-05-26 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies (no marginal lining-motion requested) (24 REVISED COPIES RECEIVED ON MAY 27, 1997, WITH LEFT MARGIN), Completed on: 1997-05-26 | Alberta Federation of Women United for Families |
| 1997-05-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from LEAF to M. Larmour, letter dated May 15, 1997 (fax copy) re: A. Braha is longer represents LEAF; LEAF will continue to be represented by Claire Klassen | |
| 1997-05-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Miles Davison McCarthy (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed book | |
| 1997-05-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Chivers Greckol & Kanee (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of notice to the profession dealing with condensed books | |
| 1997-05-13 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, So, to consolidate factums by 3 interveners. The applications on behalf of the interveners The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Christian Legal Fellowship and Focus on the Family (Canada) Assoc. for leave to file one factum of 60 pages instead of three factums of 20 pages Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-05-13 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1997-05-13, So | |
| 1997-05-13 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1997-05-13, So | |
| 1997-05-13 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the interveners, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, et al's factum. Time under Rule 38(3)(c) for interveners should run from the date of the filing of the appellants' response to the cross- appeal, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-05-13 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-05-13, to file the interveners, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, et al's factum. Time under Rule 38(3)(c) for interveners should run from the date of the filing of the appellants' response to the cross- appeal, So | |
| 1997-05-13 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-05-13, to file the interveners, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, et al's factum. Time under Rule 38(3)(c) for interveners should run from the date of the filing of the appellants' response to the cross- appeal, So | |
| 1997-05-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from William Pentney; re: motion on behalf of the Evangelical Followship of Canada | |
| 1997-05-12 | General proceeding, 2 copies of Reply to the appellant's response to motion to intervene by Evangelical Fellowship, et al | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-05-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from John Fisher to M. Larmour, letter dated May 11, 1997 (fax copy) re: Egale is strongly opposed to the motion of the intervenors to file a joint factum of 60 pages | |
| 1997-05-09 | General proceeding, 4 copies of Appellant's response to the motion to intervene by Evangelical Fellowship, et al, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-05-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to A. Roland, letter dated May 9, 1997 (fax copy) re: supports the position of the appellant's for an order extending the time to Evangelical Fellowship, et al, to file their factum | |
| 1997-05-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to Registrar, letter dated May 9, 1997 (fax copy) re: A.G. Ontario supports the position of the appellant's for an order extending the time to Evangelical Fellowship, et al, to file their factum | |
| 1997-05-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Burke-Robertson to A. Roland, letter dated May 8, 1997 (fax copy) re: C.L.C. supports the position of the appellant's for an order extending the time to Evangelical Fellowship, et al to file their factum | |
| 1997-05-08 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34082 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-05-07 | Response to miscellaneous motion, granting the interveners to file one factum of sixty pages, Completed on: 1997-05-07 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-05-07 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the interveners' factum, Completed on: 1997-05-07 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-05-07 | Proof of service, of motion to extend time and to file 1 factum | |
| 1997-05-06 | Affidavit, to 4 weeks after the appellants file their factum on the respondent's cross-appeal (E. V. Bemmel), with service | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-05-06 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to file a single factum of 60 pages with the interveners, Christian Legal Fellowship and Focus on the Family) (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-06 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-05-06 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum 4 weeks after the appellants serve and file their factum on the respondent's cross-appeal (joint with motion for a single factum with Christian Legal Fellowship and Focus on the Family) ($50.00 requested), with service, Completed on: 1997-05-06 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-04-29 | Book of authorities, ON CROSS-APPEAL 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-29 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-04-29 | General proceeding, 24 copies of RESPONDENTS' FACTUM ON CROSS-APPEAL, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-04-24 | Proof of service, of book of authorities | |
| 1997-04-23 | Notice of change of counsel, (Ottawa agent) from Gowlings to Burke-Robertson, with service | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-04-22 | Proof of service, of factum; books of authorities, vols. 1 to 5; Case on Appeal, vols. 1 and 2 and Supplementary Case on Appeal | |
| 1997-04-21 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 1997-04-21 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-04-21 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1997-04-21 | Order on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene | |
| 1997-04-21 | Order on motion to extend time, to file its Notice of Intention to Intervene | |
| 1997-04-15 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-10-06 | |
| 1997-04-15 | Respondent's factum, and (APPELLANTS FACTUM ON CROSS-APPEAL) 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-15 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-04-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-09 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, for leave to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, for leave to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-09 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-04-09, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-04-09, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 15 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-09 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, for leave to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, for leave to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-09 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-04-09, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-04-09, factum is limited to 20 pages and oral argument to 10 minutes, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file a notice of intention to intervene, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-09 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, to file a notice of intention to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-04-09, to file a notice of intention to intervene, Ia | |
| 1997-04-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; re: neither consents to nor opposes the intervention by EGALE (I13) | |
| 1997-04-04 | Proof of service, of the notice of intervene by Nfld. (service to Disabled Women's, et al) | |
| 1997-04-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy to A. Roland, letter dated April 4, 1997 re: the Respondent neither consents to nor opposes the application to intervene by Can. Ass. of Statutory Human Rights | |
| 1997-03-27 | Proof of service, of the motion to intervene by A.G. Nfld. | |
| 1997-03-26 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention by A. G. Nfld. to March 25, 1997 (Lang, Michener), Completed on: 1997-03-26 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-03-26 | Affidavit, to file the notice of intervention to March 25/97 (B. Gale Welsh), with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1997-03-26 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33826 | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1997-03-26 | Motion to extend time, to file the notice of intervention to March 25/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-26 | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1997-03-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, (EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTED - Karen Collins advised), with service | Attorney General of Newfoundland |
| 1997-03-25 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33820 | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-03-25 | Affidavit, to file the motion to intervene (of Keith C. Norton), with service | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-03-25 | Affidavit, (of Keith C. Norton), with service | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-03-25 | Motion to extend time, for leave to intervene, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-25 | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-03-25 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1997-03-25 | Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) |
| 1997-03-21 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1997-03-21 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, With service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-03-17 | Response to motion to extend time, to intervention of CASHRA (letterfom), Completed on: 1997-03-17 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-03-17 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, CONDITIONAL of CASHRA (letterform) on condition that there will be no order as to costs in favour of CASHRA, Completed on: 1997-03-17 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-03-05 | Proof of service, of the case on appeal, appellant's factum and authorities to the intervener Foundation for Equal Families | |
| 1997-02-28 | Appeal court record, 1 box (joint with Trial record) | |
| 1997-02-28 | Trial court record, 1 box (joint with C/A record) | |
| 1997-02-28 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33640 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, (no more than 30 minutes) (joint), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-28 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (joint) not exceeding 25 pages, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-28 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-28 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, of Sheila Greckol - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-28 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-28 | Affidavit, of John Fisher (book form), with service | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (joint motions) - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-28 | EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) |
| 1997-02-28 | Supplemental document, CASE ON APPEAL 24 copies, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-25 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, G Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-02-25 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-02-25, to intervene, G | |
| 1997-02-25 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-02-25, to intervene, G | |
| 1997-02-25 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, G, - Leave is granted to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. Pursuant to Rule 18(6), the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the intervener Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-02-25 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-25, G | |
| 1997-02-25 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-25, G | |
| 1997-02-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (CONDITIONAL THAT THERE BE NO ORDER AS TO COSTS MADE AGAINST THE APPELLANTS) - 1 copy, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-24 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-21 | Notice of constitutional question(s), (1 copy), with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-20 | Correspondence received from, from Burke-Robertson (being appointed as Agent for the intervener, Canadian Labour Congress), with service | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1997-02-19 | Proof of service, of the case on appeal, appellant's factum and authorities to the intervener Can. Labour Congress | |
| 1997-02-19 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1997-02-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, letter dated Feb. 19, 1997 (fax copy) re: takes no position with respect to the application for leave to intervene by Foundation for Equal Families | |
| 1997-02-18 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-18 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-18 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 5 (D.B. advised), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-18 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from David L. Corbett; re: Canadian AIDS Society will file a notice of intervention | |
| 1997-02-14 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33567 | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-02-14 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene) - 5 copies - book form, with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-02-14 | Affidavit, of Michelle Douglas (5 copies - book form), with service | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-02-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (joint with motion to extend the time) (book form), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 | Foundation for Equal Families |
| 1997-02-13 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Lang, Michener, letter dated Feb. 12, 1997 re: case on appeal to be replaced with clearer copies | |
| 1997-02-13 | Certified casebook, (of vol. 1 and 2) | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-02-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Ursel & Wilkey; re: Foundation for Equal Families will be requesting leave to intervene | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additonal disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 10 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, So, to file a factum not to exceed 20 pages and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes. The interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondents by the intervention. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-10 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than March 21, 1997., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1997-02-10 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-02-10, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than March 21, 1997., CJ | |
| 1997-02-10 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-02-10, (for questions see file). Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than March 21, 1997., CJ | |
| 1997-01-28 | Proof of service, of the response of the proposed interveners Evangelical Fellowship of Canada et al | |
| 1997-01-23 | General proceeding, 3 copies of REPLY TO THE RESPONSE OF THE APPELLANTS TO THE APPLICATIONS TO INTERVENE (JOINT REPLY WITH I06 AND I08), with service | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1997-01-17 | Case on appeal, 24 copies of vol. I & II, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1997-01-17 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Dale Gibson; re: responding to the respondent s' letter of Dec. 30/96; this intervener will be supporting the appellants | |
| 1997-01-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Chief Justice Lamer to Ms Sheila J. Greckol Re: issues related to constitutional quesions cc. Mr. John T. McCarthy and Henry Brown, Q.C. | |
| 1997-01-10 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Henry brown), Completed on: 1997-01-10 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1997-01-07 | Order on leave to cross-appeal | |
| 1997-01-07 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1997-01-07 | Proof of service, of Henry Brown's letter dated Dec. 30, 1996 re: consents of interventions (fax copy) | |
| 1996-12-30 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, to most of interventions, but neither consent nor object to Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada, L.E.A.F., Canadian Labour Congress and Caanadian Bar Ass./Alberta Branch (letter form), Completed on: 1996-12-30 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1996-12-20 | General proceeding, RESPONSE OF THE APPELLANTS to applications for leave to intervene of all interveners I02 to I11 but Alberta Civil Liberties Association, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-12-19 | Service, copy of the AFFIDAVIT OF GREG A. HARDING in support of the motion to intervene | |
| 1996-12-19 | Service, copy of the NOTICE OF MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE | |
| 1996-12-19 | Affidavit, of John Hucker, with service | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1996-12-19 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33231 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1996-12-19 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene (joint with motion to intervene) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-19 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1996-12-19 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (joint with motion to extend the time), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-19 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1996-12-17 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33221 | Christian Legal Fellowship |
| 1996-12-17 | Affidavit, (of Dick Martin), with service | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1996-12-17 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to interrvene receipt #33222 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1996-12-17 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service, Completed on: 1996-12-17 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 1996-12-17 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to intervene receipt #33218 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1996-12-17 | Affidavit, (of Jane Shelag Rounthwaite), with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1996-12-17 | Motion for leave to intervene, With service, Completed on: 1996-12-17 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) |
| 1996-12-16 | Affidavit, of George H. Rodgers, with service | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1996-12-16 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33212 | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1996-12-16 | Motion for leave to intervene, (served on the respondents only), with service, Completed on: 1996-12-16 | Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada |
| 1996-12-16 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated December 16, 1996 from Sheila J. Greckol to the Chief Justice re: motion to state constitutional questions | |
| 1996-12-16 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to state a constitutional question receipt #33205 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-12-16 | Motion to state a constitutional question, With service, Completed on: 1996-12-16 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-12-16 | Affidavit, 5 copies; J. Scott Kennedy, with service | Christian Legal Fellowship |
| 1996-12-16 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-16 | Christian Legal Fellowship |
| 1996-12-16 | Proof of service, 1 copy of application for leave to intervene, with service | |
| 1996-12-16 | Proof of service, 1 copy of application for leave to intervene, with service | |
| 1996-12-16 | Proof of service, 1 copy of application for leave to intervene, with service | |
| 1996-12-13 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33207 | Focus on the Family (Canada) Association |
| 1996-12-13 | Affidavit, of James A. Sclater | Focus on the Family (Canada) Association |
| 1996-12-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies (book form), Completed on: 1996-12-13 | Focus on the Family (Canada) Association |
| 1996-12-13 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33207 | Alberta Federation of Women United for Families |
| 1996-12-13 | Affidavit, of Betty-Ann Snee | Alberta Federation of Women United for Families |
| 1996-12-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, 4 copies (book form), Completed on: 1996-12-13 | Alberta Federation of Women United for Families |
| 1996-12-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, (book form) - 4 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-13 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1996-12-13 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33207 | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1996-12-13 | Affidavit, of Brian C. Stiller | Evangelical Fellowship of Canada |
| 1996-12-13 | Affidavit, of Leonard M. Dolgoy, with service | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1996-12-13 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33204 | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1996-12-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1996-12-13 | Canadian Jewish Congress |
| 1996-12-12 | Affidavit, of Greg A. Harding (joint) | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1996-12-12 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33188 | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1996-12-12 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, of 20 minutes (joint with motion to intervene), Completed on: 1996-12-12 | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1996-12-12 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion for additional time to present oral argument), Completed on: 1996-12-12 | Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch |
| 1996-12-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from John W. Fisher; re: EGALE will not be able to intervene before Dec. 17/96 (Mr. Fisher was advised that an extension will be required 96-12-05) | |
| 1996-11-12 | General proceeding, APPELLANTS' RESPONSE TO LEAVE TO INTERVENE BY ALBERTA CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-11-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Lang, Michener to M. Larmour, letter dated Nov. 12, 1996 re: would prefer to file a consolidated response to all interventions after the 60 day period | |
| 1996-11-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy re: will respond to motion to intervene by Alberta Civil Liberties after the conclusion of the 60 day period | |
| 1996-11-07 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #32966 | Alberta Civil Liberties Association |
| 1996-11-07 | Affidavit, 2 copies; George Blochert, with service | Alberta Civil Liberties Association |
| 1996-11-07 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-11-07 | Alberta Civil Liberties Association |
| 1996-10-24 | Notice of cross appeal, Completed on: 1996-10-24 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1996-10-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Miles Davison McCarthy (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-10-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Chivers Greckol & Kanee (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Lang, Michener | |
| 1996-10-24 | Proof of service, of the notice of cross-appeal (fax copy) | |
| 1996-10-22 | $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #32836 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-10-21 | Notice of deposit of security, With service | |
| 1996-10-18 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2389 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-10-18 | Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1996-10-18 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-10-03 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ G Ia, The application for leave to appeal and the application for leave to cross-appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1996-10-03 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Lang, Michener | |
| 1996-10-03 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1996-09-03 | General proceeding, 5 copies of formal C/A judgment entered August 30, 1996, sent to CJ G I, Sept 3/96, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-08-06 | General proceeding, 5 copies of Supplementary Reasons for Judgment of the Court of Appeal (vol. III) (REPLACEMENT copies filed on August 21/96) sent to CJ G I, Aug 27/96, with service | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-07-15 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ G Ia | |
| 1996-05-27 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-05-27 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-05-17 | Supplemental document, 5 copies of Book of Additional Authorities (on conditional application for leave to cross- appeal) sent to CJ G I, Aug 7/96, with service | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1996-05-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (JOINT WITH CONDITIONAL APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CROSS-APPEAL), with service, Completed on: 1996-05-17 | Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta |
| 1996-05-09 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson enclosing copy of letter dated May 9/96 sent to applicant | |
| 1996-05-09 | Correspondence received from, sent to Lang, Michener to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal | |
| 1996-04-22 | Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-04-22 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-04-22 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 31939 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1996-04-22 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies of vol. 1 and 2 (formal order of C.A. not yet filed), with service, Completed on: 1996-07-15 | Delwin Vriend |
| 1991-10-28 | Notice of appearance, of Brian J. Saunders for the hearing ofb the appea l | Attorney General of Canada |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vriend, Delwin | Applicant | Active |
| Gala-Gay and Lesbian Awareness Society of Edmonton | Applicant | Active |
| Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton Society | Applicant | Active |
| Dignity Canada Dignite for Gay Catholics and Supporters | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vriend, Delwin | Respondent | Active |
| Gala-Gay and Lesbien Awareness Society of Edmonton | Respondent | Active |
| Gay and Lesbian Community Centre d'Edmonton Society | Respondent | Active |
| Dignity Canada Dignite for Gay Catholics and Supporters | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Jewish Congress | Intervener | Active |
| Evangelical Fellowship of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Alberta Federation of Women United for Families | Intervener | Active |
| Focus on the Family (Canada) Association | Intervener | Active |
| Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Christian Legal Fellowship | Intervener | Active |
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Labour Congress | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Foundation for Equal Families | Intervener | Active |
| EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Aids Society | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Vriend, Delwin
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Gala-Gay and Lesbian Awareness Society of Edmonton
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Gay and Lesbian Community Centre of Edmonton Society
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Dignity Canada Dignite for Gay Catholics and Supporters
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta
Counsel
Name
John T. McCarthy, Q.C.
Contact information
Miles Davison McCarthy
1600 - 205, 5TH AVE SW
BOW VALLEY SQ 2
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 2V7
Telephone: (403) 298-0333
FAX: (403) 263-6840
1600 - 205, 5TH AVE SW
BOW VALLEY SQ 2
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 2V7
Telephone: (403) 298-0333
FAX: (403) 263-6840
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
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: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
Name
John T. McCarthy, Q.C.
Contact information
Miles Davison McCarthy
1600 - 205, 5TH AVE SW
BOW VALLEY SQ 2
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 2V7
Telephone: (403) 298-0333
FAX: (403) 263-6840
1600 - 205, 5TH AVE SW
BOW VALLEY SQ 2
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 2V7
Telephone: (403) 298-0333
FAX: (403) 263-6840
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
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: Gala-Gay and Lesbien Awareness Society of Edmonton
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Gay and Lesbian Community Centre d'Edmonton Society
Counsel
Name
Sheila J. Greckol
Contact information
Chivers Carpenter
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
#101, 10426 - 81 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 1X5
Telephone: (403) 439-3611
FAX: (403) 439-8543
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
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Alberta Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Name
Shirish P. Chotalia
Contact information
Pundit & Chotalia
2601 - 10104, 103RD AVE NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 421-0861
FAX: (403) 425-6048
2601 - 10104, 103RD AVE NW
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 0H8
Telephone: (403) 421-0861
FAX: (403) 425-6048
Agent
Name
Dougald E. Brown
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8210
FAX: (613) 788-3661
Email: dougald.brown@nelligan.ca
Party: Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch
Counsel
Name
James L. Lebo, Q.C.
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
3200 - 421, 7TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K9
Telephone: (403) 260-3500
FAX: (403) 260-3501
3200 - 421, 7TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K9
Telephone: (403) 260-3500
FAX: (403) 260-3501
Agent
Name
Colin Baxter
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2121
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Party: Canadian Jewish Congress
Counsel
Names
Ronald A. Sorokin
Lyle S.R. Kanee
Lyle S.R. Kanee
Contact information
Witten LLP
2500 - 10303 JASPER AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3N6
Telephone: (403) 428-0501
FAX: (403) 429-2559
2500 - 10303 JASPER AVE
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3N6
Telephone: (403) 428-0501
FAX: (403) 429-2559
Agent
Name
Leonard M. Shore, Q.C.
Contact information
Shore, Davis
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
800 - 200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 233-7747
FAX: (613) 233-2374
Party: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Counsel
Name
Gerald D. Chipeur
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
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
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: Alberta Federation of Women United for Families
Counsel
Name
Dallas K. Miller, Q.C.
Contact information
Dallas K. Miller Law Office
Ross Glen Business Park
1- 3295 Dunmore Road South East
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1B 3R2
Telephone: (403) 528-3400
FAX: (403) 529-2694
Ross Glen Business Park
1- 3295 Dunmore Road South East
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1B 3R2
Telephone: (403) 528-3400
FAX: (403) 529-2694
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
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: Focus on the Family (Canada) Association
Counsel
Name
Gerald D. Chipeur
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
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
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: Alberta and Northwest Conference of the United Church of Canada
Counsel
Name
Dale Gibson
Contact information
Dale, Gibson & Associates
11018 - 125 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5M 0M1
Telephone: (780) 452-9530
FAX: (780) 453-5872
11018 - 125 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5M 0M1
Telephone: (780) 452-9530
FAX: (780) 453-5872
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Christian Legal Fellowship
Counsel
Names
Gerald D. Chipeur
Barbara B. Johnston
Barbara B. Johnston
Contact information
Milner Fenerty
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
237 - 4TH AVE SW
30TH FL
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4X7
Telephone: (403) 268-7000
FAX: (403) 268-3100
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
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: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
Counsel
Names
Claire Klassen
Gwen Brodsky
Gwen Brodsky
Contact information
Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
1800 - 415 YONGE ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Telephone: (416) 595-7170
FAX: (416) 595-7191
1800 - 415 YONGE ST
TORONTO, Ontario
M5B 2E7
Telephone: (416) 595-7170
FAX: (416) 595-7191
Agent
Name
Carole J. Brown
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
Party: Canadian Labour Congress
Counsel
Name
Steven Barrett
Contact information
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell
20 Dundas St West
Suite 1100
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6422
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Email: stevenbarrett@sgmlaw.com
20 Dundas St West
Suite 1100
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6422
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Email: stevenbarrett@sgmlaw.com
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Name
William F. Pentney
Contact information
Canadian Human Rights Commission
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
Party: Foundation for Equal Families
Counsel
Name
Raj Anand
Contact information
WeirFoulds LLP
1600 - 130 King St West
PO Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 947-5091
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Email: ranand@weirfoulds.com
1600 - 130 King St West
PO Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 947-5091
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Email: ranand@weirfoulds.com
Agent
Name
James I. Minnes
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1000 - 60 Queen St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 787-3519
FAX: (613) 230-8842
1000 - 60 Queen St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 787-3519
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere)
Counsel
Name
Cynthia Petersen
Contact information
Sack Goldblatt Mitchell
1130 - 20 Dundas St West
Box 180
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6440
FAX: (416) 591-7333
1130 - 20 Dundas St West
Box 180
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6440
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Agent
Name
Pamela J. MacEachern
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8220
FAX: (613) 788-3698
1900 - 66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8220
FAX: (613) 788-3698
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Name
Brian J. Saunders
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
1148 - 234 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4865
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: brian.saunders@justice.gc.ca
Department of Justice
1148 - 234 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4865
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: brian.saunders@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Name
Robert Earl Charney
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay Street
4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4452
FAX: (416) 326-4015
720 Bay Street
4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4452
FAX: (416) 326-4015
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA)
Counsel
Name
Thomas S. Kuttner
Contact information
University of New Brunswick
PO BOX 4400
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
E3B 5A3
Telephone: (506) 453-4728
FAX: (506) 452-3892
PO BOX 4400
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
E3B 5A3
Telephone: (506) 453-4728
FAX: (506) 452-3892
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
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Canadian Aids Society
Counsel
Name
R. Douglas Elliott
Contact information
Elliott, Rodrigues
304 - 159 York St
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3S5
Telephone: (416) 362-1989
FAX: (416) 362-6204
304 - 159 York St
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3S5
Telephone: (416) 362-1989
FAX: (416) 362-6204
Agent
Name
Gordon K. Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
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Lower court rulings
April 12, 1994
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
x
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
x
see file
February 23, 1996
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
9403-0380-AC
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
9403-0380-AC
Appeal allowed
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