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25618

Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition v. Joint Review Panel established under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, et al.

(Federal) (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)
1997-03-24 Close file on Leave
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Prod. (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent March 20/97
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to National Energy Board (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent March 20/97
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to Norman Charles Conrad (Crofton, BC) re: double registered letter sent March 20/97
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to Department of Justice Canada (Edmonton, (AB) re: double registered letter sent March 20/ 97
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to Alberta Wilderness Assoc. (Vancouver, BC) re: double registered letter sent March 20/97
1997-03-24 Proof of service, sent to Bennett, Jones, Verthère (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent March 20/97
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Alberta Wilderness Assoc. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Producers (Calgary, AB) enclosing the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Bennett, Jones, Verchère (Calgary, AB) enclosing the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Dept of Justice Canada (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to National Energy Board (Calgary, AB) enclosing the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Correspondence received from, sent to Norman Charles Conrad (Crofton, BC) enclosing the Order from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-03-20 Letter and Order pursuant to Rule 64 sent to
1997-02-25 Proof of service, sent to Norman Charles Conrad (Crofton, BC) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-24 Proof of service, sent to National Energy Board (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-24 Proof of service, sent to Dept of Justice Canada (Edmonton, AB) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-24 Proof of service, sent to Bennett, Jones, Verchère (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-24 Proof of service, sent to Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Producers (Calgary, AB) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-24 Proof of service, sent to Alberta Wilderness Ass. (Vancouver, BC) re: double registered letter sent Feb. 19/97
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to National Energy Board (Calgary, AB) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Bennett, Jones, Verchère (Calgary, AB) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Alberta Wilderness Assoc. (Vancouver, BC) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Canadian Assoc. of Petroleum Producers (Calgary, AB) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Dept of Justice Canada (Edmonton, AB) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Norman Charles Conrad (Crofton, BCC) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 25 (DOUBLE REGISTERED)
1997-02-06 Correspondence received from, (by fax) dated Feb. 6/97 from Norman Charles Conrad re: request of extension of time. The RMEC does not have the resources if leave is granted and for those reasons is unable to proceed at this time Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition
1996-12-23 Proof of service, of the application for leave to appeal (book form) (service admitted on Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1st, 1996) (I.E. EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTED from Mr. Conrad as per telephone conversation with M. Jobidon on Dec. 23/96)
1996-12-13 Proof of service, of the respondent's response
1996-12-06 Correspondence received from, (by fax) dated Nov. 8/96 from Patrick G. Hodgkinson to Mr. Conrad to acknowledge receipt of his application for leave on NOVEMBER 6, 1996 (as C/A judgment dated July 24/96, the application is late for SERVICE) Minister of Transport
1996-12-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (not late for filing; see letter of Mr. Hodgkinson to Mr. Conrad dated Nov. 8/96), Completed on: 1996-12-05 Minister of Transport
1996-12-02 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-02 Express Pipeline Limited
1996-11-29 Proof of service, of response (admitted on Nov. 27/96)
1996-11-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 1996-11-28 Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
1996-11-21 Correspondence received from, sent to A.G. of Canada enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 21/96 sent to applicant
1996-11-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Bennett Jones Verchere (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 21/96 sent to applicant
1996-11-21 Correspondence received from, sent to National Energy Board (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 21/96 sent to applicant
1996-11-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Cnd Ass. of Petroleum Producers (Calgary, AB) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 21/96 sent to applicant
1996-11-21 Correspondence received from, sent to Norman Charles Conrad (Calgary, AB) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1996-11-13 Correspondence received from, from Judit Hanebury, letter dated Nov. 6, 1996 re: no submissions in response will be filed (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) Joint Review Panel established under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
1996-11-06 Correspondence received from, from Norman C. Conrad, letter dated Nov. 5, 1996 re: enclosing 5 revised copies of the application for leave to appeal; the substance of the application remains the same but the form has been revised Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition
1996-10-30 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 32888 Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition
1996-10-30 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service requested) N.B. a second set has been received with major changes, the substance remains the same, but the form has been revised - one set of the previous application has been kept in file -(RESPONDENTS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ET AL WERE S, Incomplete Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Joint Review Panel established under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Respondent Active
Minister of Transport Respondent Active
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Respondent Active
Minister of the Environment Respondent Active
Express Pipeline Limited Respondent Active
Attorney General of Canada Respondent Active
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Respondent Active
Alberta Wilderness Association Respondent Active
National Energy Board Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Rocky Mountain Ecosystem Coalition

Counsel
Name
Norman Charles Conrad
Contact information
921 - 610, 8TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 1G5
Telephone: (250) 246-2264
FAX: (250) 246-4646

Party: Joint Review Panel established under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

Counsel
Name
Judith B. Hanebury
Contact information
National Energy Board
311 - 6TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3H2
Telephone: (403) 292-4800
FAX: (403) 292-5503

Party: Minister of Transport

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Hodgkinson
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
211 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-2983
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Minister of Fisheries and Oceans

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Hodgkinson
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
211 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-2983
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Minister of the Environment

Counsel
Name
Patrick G. Hodgkinson
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
211 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-2983
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
239 Wellington St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920

Party: Express Pipeline Limited

Counsel
Name
Loyola Keough
Contact information
Bennett Jones Verchere
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Agent
Name
George E. Fisk
Contact information
Bennett Jones Verchere
1800 - 350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 1A4
Telephone: (613) 230-4935
FAX: (613) 230-3836

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Kirk N. Lambrecht
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
300 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4073
Agent
Name
Robert J. Frater
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington St, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4763
FAX: (613) 957-8412

Party: Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Counsel
Name
Nick Schultz
Contact information
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
2100 - 350, 7TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 267-1175
FAX: (403) 261-4622

Party: Alberta Wilderness Association

Counsel
Name
Gregory J. McDade, Q.C.
Contact information
Sierra Legal Defence Fund
214 - 131 WATER ST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6B 4M3
Telephone: (604) 685-5618
FAX: (604) 685-7813

Party: National Energy Board

Counsel
Name
Judith B. Hanebury
Contact information
National Energy Board
311 - 6TH AVE SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 3H2
Telephone: (403) 292-4800
FAX: (403) 292-5503

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Lower court rulings

July 24, 1996
Federal Court of Appeal

A-494-96

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Date modified: 2025-02-27