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25784
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, et al. v. Frances Elizabeth Kovach, et al.
(British Columbia) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-20 | Payment out cheque issued, ($526.17) | |
| 2004-04-02 | Approved order for payment out, (sent to Finance April 5/04) | |
| 2004-04-02 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, to reimburse the payment of $500 security deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file , Reg Granted |
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| 2004-04-02 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg | |
| 2004-02-13 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, reimbursement of $500 deposit - Document not microfilmed but is on file, Completed on: 2004-03-26 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 2000-02-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 2000-02-09 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2000-02-09 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2000-01-24 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2000-01-20 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi, We are all of the view, substantially for the reasons of Donald J. A. in the British Columbia Court of Appeal, to allow the appeal, set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, and restore the s. 11 certificate order of the Workers' Compensation Board, with costs to the appellant Dr. Singh here and in the courts below. Allowed, costs in this Court and courts below |
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| 2000-01-20 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2000-01-20, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Decision rendered |
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| 2000-01-17 | Notice of appearance | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 2000-01-14 | Notice of appearance | United Association of Injured and Disabled Workers |
| 2000-01-10 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy)(original received on Jan. 17, 2000) | Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick |
| 2000-01-06 | Notice of hearing | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 2000-01-06 | Notice of hearing | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-12-14 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy) | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-12-09 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-01-20 Decision rendered |
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| 1999-08-19 | Reply factum on appeal, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-08-18 | Correspondence received, (by fax) from A.G.B.C. re: has never taken a part in the C.A. and does not intend to take any position in the SCC | |
| 1999-08-13 | Appeal removed from the list, of October 1999 added to January 2000 | |
| 1999-08-13 |
Order by, (This is a copy of the Order in the Lindsay appeal (26954) put on this file because it deals with the scheduling of these two appeals), CJ, 1. The motion by the respondents Dr. John Ofiesh and Dr. Prakash Patel for an order adding this appeal to the Fall 1999 session is dismissed. 2. This appeal is to be heard on a date to be fixed during the weeks of Jan. 17, 2000 or Jan. 24, 2000 immediately following the hearing of the appeals in Dr. G.S. Smith and the Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. v. Francis Elizabeth Kovach (25784) Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-08-13 | Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (Letter Form), from J. Sayre dated Aug. 13/99 re: Dr. Singh's Motion, Completed on: 1999-08-13 | United Association of Injured and Disabled Workers |
| 1999-08-12 | General proceeding, Previously scheduled for Fall session traversed to Winter session | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-08-11 | Order on motion to file a reply factum on appeal | |
| 1999-08-10 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-08-10 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Workers' Compensation Board of Sask. to Aug. 3/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-08-10 | Submission of motion to extend time, by Workers' Compensation Board of Sask., Reg | |
| 1999-08-10 |
Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, Bi, on behalf of the appellant Dr. G.S. Singh. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-08-10 | Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, by Dr. Singh, Bi | |
| 1999-08-10 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from K. Collins dated Aug. 10, 1999 (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-08-10 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1999-08-06 | Response to motion to extend time, (consents - see at the back of the motion), Completed on: 1999-08-06 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-08-06 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Aug. 3, 1999, Completed on: 1999-08-06 | Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan |
| 1999-08-03 | Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-08-03 | Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan |
| 1999-07-22 | Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (Letter Form), from Gowling, Strathy dated July 22, 1999, Completed on: 1999-07-22 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-07-15 | Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (to the factum of the interveners, Can. injured Workers' Prince George, et al) - 1 copy (proposed reply enclosed), Completed on: 1999-07-15 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-06-30 | Book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-06-30 | Canadian Injured Workers Prince George |
| 1999-06-30 | Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-06-30 | Canadian Injured Workers Prince George |
| 1999-06-23 | Book of authorities, 11 copies, Completed on: 1999-06-23 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1999-06-23 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-06-23 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1999-06-22 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-06-22 | Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia |
| 1999-06-22 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-06-22 | Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick |
| 1999-06-22 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-06-22 | Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia |
| 1999-06-22 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-06-22 | Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick |
| 1999-05-25 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-05-25 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1999-05-25 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-05-25 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1999-05-21 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-01-17, (previously inscribed for Oct. 99) | |
| 1999-03-29 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (see file for Cory J.'s order) (joint with Workers' Comp of Sask.) | |
| 1999-03-29 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene of the applicants United Association of Injured and Injured Workers, Vernon Injured Workers Support Group, Canadian Injured Workers Prince George, Northern Vancouver Island Brain Trauma Society and Ontario Network of Injured Workers' Groups is granted, the applicants shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factum and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6), each of the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondent by the interventions. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-29 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene of the applicant Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan is granted, the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes. The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factum and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6), each of the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondent by the interventions. There shall be no other costs to or against the intervener. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-29 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Co | |
| 1999-03-29 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Co | |
| 1999-03-29 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-03-30 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-03-29 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-03-30 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-03-26 | Appellant's book of authorities, 11 copies, Completed on: 1999-06-14 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-03-26 | Appellant's factum, 23 copies, Completed on: 1999-06-14 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-03-23 | Appellant's record, Completed on: 1999-03-23 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-03-19 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Robert Richards dated March 18, 1999 (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-03-19 | Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan |
| 1999-03-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), letter dated March 17, 1999 (fax copy) re: supports the application by WCB of Saskatchewan and does not take any position on the application by United Ass. of Injured Workers, Completed on: 1999-03-18 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-03-05 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, to the appellant, G. S. Singh's response, Completed on: 1999-03-05 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-03-03 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-03-03 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1999-03-01 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1999-03-01 | G.S. Singh |
| 1999-03-01 | General proceeding, (C/A Order - 5 copies) | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1999-02-15 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) - 1 copy - book form, Completed on: 1999-02-15 | Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan |
| 1999-02-15 |
General proceeding, (affidavit of K. Crevar in support of the motion to intervene by Ontario Network of Injured Workers' Groups) - 5 copies |
Ontario Network of Injured Workers' Groups |
| 1999-02-15 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time and 30 minutes length of oral argument) - book form, Completed on: 1999-02-15 | United Association of Injured and Disabled Workers |
| 1999-02-12 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, for order of Cory J. see file (also on behalf of Workers' Compensation Board of N.S. and Workers' Compensation Boad of AB) | |
| 1999-02-12 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, The three (3) motions to intervene on behalf of the Workers' Compensation Board of N.S., Workers' Compensation Board of AB and Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of N.B. The applicants shall each be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length and to present oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factum and oral submissions and ensure that they are not repetitive of the positions taken by the parties. Pursuant to Rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellants and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondent by the interventions. There shall be no other costs to or against the interveners Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-02-10 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, (3) by (WH.S.C.C.N.B). & (W.C.B.Alta.) & ( W.C.B.N.S.), Co | |
| 1999-02-08 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 1999-02-08 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1999-02-08 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, to the response of F. E. Kovach (5 copies), Completed on: 1999-02-08 | Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia |
| 1999-02-08 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, to the response of F. E. Kovach (5 copies), Completed on: 1999-02-08 | Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick |
| 1999-02-02 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (opposes to the interventions by W.C. of Alberta, N.S. and Workplace Health et al) (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-02-02 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1999-01-26 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1999-01-26 | Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia |
| 1999-01-21 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-01-21 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1999-01-18 | Motion for leave to intervene, (3 copies), Completed on: 1999-01-18 | Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta |
| 1999-01-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1999-01-11 | Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick |
| 1998-12-15 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 1998-12-15 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 1998-12-07 | Notice of deposit for security | G.S. Singh |
| 1998-12-07 | Notice of deposit for security, 2472 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-11-30 | Order granting leave to appeal, on behalf of Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. | |
| 1998-11-30 | Order granting leave to appeal, on behalf of Dr. G.S. Singh | |
| 1998-11-27 | Notice of appeal, 2473, Completed on: 1998-11-27 | G.S. Singh |
| 1998-11-27 | Notice of appeal, (2472), Completed on: 1998-11-27 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-11-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-11-19 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The applications for leave to appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-10-07 | General proceeding, (document entitled "memorandum" re: Lindsay v. Sask. Workers' Compensation Board), sent to Co Ma Bi, Oct. 15/98 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-10-05 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi | |
| 1998-09-28 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 6 copies, Completed on: 1998-10-06 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-09-21 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, With service, Completed on: 1998-09-21 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1998-09-18 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson and Burke- Robertson to acknowledge receipt of the application for leave to appeal | |
| 1998-09-11 | Proof of service, of Application for Leave to Appeal | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson enclosed copy of letter dated Sept. 01/98 sent to applicant | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosed copy of letter dated Sept. 01/98 sent to applicant | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of material (incomplete) commencing a proceeding | |
| 1998-08-27 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1998-08-27 | G.S. Singh |
| 1998-08-27 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, 3 copies (also, included in leave application) | G.S. Singh |
| 1998-08-27 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt #31070 | G.S. Singh |
| 1998-08-27 | Proof of service, of leave application and authorities of Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. | |
| 1998-08-24 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1998-08-24 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-08-24 | Book of authorities, 5 copies, Completed on: 1998-08-24 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-08-24 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt #31050 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1998-08-24 | Reopen file | |
| 1998-06-10 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1997-12-17 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, all parties | |
| 1997-12-16 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver) | |
| 1997-10-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-10-20 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-10-16 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So Ia, Upon the applications of the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia and Dr. G.S. Singh for leave to appeal to this Court from the decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal dated December 2, 1996, quashing the Board's Certificate issued under s. 11 of the Workers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1979, c. 437, it is ordered that the matters which are the subject of the said judgment are hereby remanded to the Court ofAppeal of British Columbia to be reconsidered and dealt with in accordance with this Court's judgment in Pasiechnyk v. Saskatchewan (Workers' Compensation Board), S.C.C. appeal no. 24913, released August 28, 1997. Remand, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-05-30 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So Ia | |
| 1997-04-15 | Proof of service, of the applicant's reply | |
| 1997-04-09 | Proof of service, of reply (admitted on March 24/97) | |
| 1997-03-24 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, Completed on: 1997-03-24 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1997-03-24 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the respondent's response | |
| 1997-03-19 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the respondent Kovach's response to March 17/97, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-03-19 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-03-19, to file the respondent Kovach's response to March 17/97, Reg | |
| 1997-03-19 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-03-19, to file the respondent Kovach's response to March 17/97, Reg | |
| 1997-03-17 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's response to March 17, 1997 (Sandra Katalinic), with service | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1997-03-17 | $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, receipt no. 33752 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1997-03-17 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's response (responding to Workers' Compensation) to March 17, 1997, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-17 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1997-03-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (responding to Workers' Compensation Board), with service, Completed on: 1997-03-17 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1997-03-03 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (responding to G.S. Singh), with service, Completed on: 1997-03-03 | Frances Elizabeth Kovach |
| 1997-02-18 | General proceeding, C.A. Order entered (TO BE DISTRIBUTED) | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1997-02-13 | Proof of service, of the second application (service admitted on Jan. 30, 1997) | |
| 1997-02-13 | Proof of service, of the first application (service admitted on Jan. 30, 1997) | |
| 1997-02-07 | Correspondence received from, sent to Stewart & Company (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of the letter dated Feb. 7/97 sent to the Applicant | |
| 1997-02-07 | Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal (incomplete) | |
| 1997-02-05 | Proof of service, of leave application (admitted on Jan. 28/97) | |
| 1997-01-30 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 33457 | G.S. Singh |
| 1997-01-30 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal order of C.A. not yet entered and service missing) (SECOND APPLICATION) 5 copies Missing CA Order & Missing Service, Completed on: 1997-02-18 | G.S. Singh |
| 1997-01-28 | Appeal Court record, 6 copies (TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL) | |
| 1997-01-28 | Book of authorities, 5 copies, Completed on: 1997-01-28 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1997-01-28 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 33430 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
| 1997-01-28 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service and formal order of C. A. missing) FIRST APPLICATION 5 copies (missing service and CA Order), Completed on: 1998-10-05 | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kovach, Frances Elizabeth | Respondent | Active |
| Singh, G.S. | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Singh, G.S. | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kovach, Frances Elizabeth | Respondent | Active |
| Workers' Compensation Board | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia | Intervener | Active |
| United Association of Injured and Disabled Workers | Intervener | Active |
| Vernon Injured Workers Support Group | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Injured Workers Prince George | Intervener | Active |
| Northern Vancouver Island Brain Trauma Society | Intervener | Active |
| Ontario Network of Injured Workers' Groups | Intervener | Active |
| Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Counsel
Names
R. Mark Powers
Scott A. Nielsen
Scott A. Nielsen
Contact information
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
6951 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, British Columbia
V7B 5L5
Telephone: (604) 276-3121
FAX: (604) 279-8116
6951 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, British Columbia
V7B 5L5
Telephone: (604) 276-3121
FAX: (604) 279-8116
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: Singh, G.S.
Counsel
Names
James M. Lepp
Abigail C. F. Turner
Abigail C. F. Turner
Contact information
Harper Grey Easton
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
PO Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
3100 - 650 Georgia St West
PO Box 11504
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4P7
Telephone: (604) 687-0411
FAX: (604) 669-9385
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: Kovach, Frances Elizabeth
Counsel
Names
Scott B. Stewart
Sandra M. Katalinic
Sandra M. Katalinic
Contact information
Stewart & Company
700 - 1040 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 638-7500
FAX: (604) 685-7501
Email: sstewart@stewartandco.com
700 - 1040 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 638-7500
FAX: (604) 685-7501
Email: sstewart@stewartandco.com
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Workers' Compensation Board
Counsel
Name
R. Mark Powers
Contact information
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
6951 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, British Columbia
V7B 5L5
Telephone: (604) 276-3121
FAX: (604) 279-8116
6951 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, British Columbia
V7B 5L5
Telephone: (604) 276-3121
FAX: (604) 279-8116
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: Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick
Counsel
Name
Richard J. Tingley, Q.C.
Contact information
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
1 Portland Street
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3X9
Telephone: (506) 632-2801
FAX: (506) 632-4979
1 Portland Street
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3X9
Telephone: (506) 632-2801
FAX: (506) 632-4979
Agent
Name
Joseph Y. Obagi
Contact information
Cooligan, Ryan
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501
Party: Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
Counsel
Name
Manoj Gupta
Contact information
Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta
c/o Legal Services Department
11th Floor, 9925 - 107 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2P3
Telephone: (780) 498-8660
FAX: (780) 498-7876
c/o Legal Services Department
11th Floor, 9925 - 107 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2P3
Telephone: (780) 498-8660
FAX: (780) 498-7876
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: Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
Counsel
Names
Nancy L. MacCready-Williams
Janet E. Curry
Janet E. Curry
Contact information
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
5668 South Street
P.O. Box 1150
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2Y2
Telephone: (902) 491-8900
FAX: (902) 491-8002
5668 South Street
P.O. Box 1150
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2Y2
Telephone: (902) 491-8900
FAX: (902) 491-8002
Agent
Name
Joseph Y. Obagi
Contact information
Cooligan, Ryan
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501
200 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-0735
FAX: (613) 238-3501
Party: United Association of Injured and Disabled Workers
Counsel
Name
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Vernon Injured Workers Support Group
Counsel
Name
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Canadian Injured Workers Prince George
Counsel
Name
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Northern Vancouver Island Brain Trauma Society
Counsel
Name
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Ontario Network of Injured Workers' Groups
Counsel
Name
James Sayre
Contact information
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St. West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Name
Patricia J. Wilson
Contact information
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Workers' Compensation Board of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Names
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Wayne P. Dale
Wayne P. Dale
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
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
Summary
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Summary
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Lower court rulings
March 6, 1995
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A940324
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A940324
Respondent's application for an order quashing the certificate dismissed
May 28, 1998
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA020171
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA020171
Appeal allowed and certificate issued by Workers' Compensation Board set aside
Filed documents
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