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26058

Ernest B. Beno v. Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1998-06-10 Close file on Leave
1997-11-28 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, all parties
1997-11-27 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa, Ontario)
1997-10-02 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, So Co McL, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed without costs.
Dismissed, without costs
1997-10-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull, QC)
1997-10-02 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON)
1997-09-12 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, So Co McL
1997-09-09 Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, Co, The fresh evidence which the respondent seeks to adduce does not seem to meet the requirement that if it were admitted it would be practically conclusive. Rather, it is composed of hearsay and layers of hearsay. I would therefore dismiss the application. However, I should add that if it were admitted fairness would require that the application be adjourned pending the cross- examination at least of the deponent Me Roussel. In the circumstances it is not necessary to deal with the cross-motion to adjourn pending cross- examination
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1997-09-09 Hearing of the motion to adduce new evidence, 1997-09-09, Co
1997-09-09 Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, 1997-09-09, Co
1997-09-04 General proceeding, 5 copies of Reply of the applicant to the respondent's response, with service Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-26 General proceeding, 5 copies of Response to the cross-motion of the applicant, with service Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-08-22 Proof of service, of reply (admitted on Aug. 18\97)
1997-08-21 Correspondence received from, (by fax) dated August 21/97 from Langlois Gaudreau re: will NOT file a reply to the Motion to file new evidence Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-08-21 Proof of service, of notice of cross-motion (miscellaneous motion) admitted on August 20/97
1997-08-19 Affidavit, for cross-examination et al (of Lawrence A. Elliot) Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-19 $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, for cross-examination receipt #34601 Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-19 Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order: for the cross-examination of Sylvie Roussel et al; adjourning the motion of the respondent dated August 6/97; granting permission to file new evidence (vol. IV of the Report) 5 copies (bookform), Completed on: 1997-08-19 Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-18 General proceeding, 5 copies in response to the motion for new evidence (book form) Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-18 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, Completed on: 1997-08-18 Ernest B. Beno
1997-08-13 $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, for new evidence receipt #34582 Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-08-11 Affidavit, (of Sylvie Roussel) 5 copies, with service Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-08-11 Motion to adduce new evidence, De Bene Esse 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-08-11 Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-08-11 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-08-11 Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-06-30 Correspondence received from, sent to Scott & Aylen (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with the enclosed filing fee
1997-06-30 Correspondence received from, sent to Langlois, Gaudreau (Montréal, QC) acknowledge copy of the letter dated June 30, 1997 sent to the Applicant
1997-06-27 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, (for order see file), McL
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1997-06-27 Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1997-06-27, (for order see file), McL
1997-06-27 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1997-06-27, (for order see file), McL
1997-06-25 General proceeding, Memorandum of argument of the respondents on motion to Stay Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-06-25 Correspondence received from, dated June 25/97 from Raynold Langlois to inform the Court that the Chairman Gilles Létourneau did not participate in the deliberations of the Commissioners dealing with the conduct of BGen Beno Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-06-25 Correspondence received from, dated June 25/97 from J. Bruce Carr-Harris in response to Mr. Langlois's letter Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-23 Correspondence received from, (by fax) dated June 23/97 from J.Bruce Carr-Harris inb response to Mr. Langlois's letter of June 20, 1997 Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-20 Correspondence received from, (by fax) dated June 20/97 from Raynold Langlois, Q.C. to advise the Court that he opposes any Motion to Stay Gilles Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson
1997-06-20 Book of authorities, 2 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-20 Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-20 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for stay receipt #34365 Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-20 Motion for a stay of execution, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-20 Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-11 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #34310 Ernest B. Beno
1997-06-11 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-06-11 Ernest B. Beno

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Beno, Ernest B. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson, Gilles Respondent Active
Desbarats, Commissioner, Peter Respondent Active
Rutherford, Robert Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Beno, Ernest B.

Counsel
J. Bruce Carr-Harris
Scott & Aylen
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842

Party: Létourneau, Commissioner and Chairperson, Gilles

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

Party: Desbarats, Commissioner, Peter

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

Party: Rutherford, Robert

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

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Lower court rulings

February 21, 1997
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-1311-96

application for judicial review granted

May 2, 1997
Federal Court of Appeal

A-124-97

appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27