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26274
British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union v. Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission
(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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-06 | Approved order for payment out, (Sent to Finance, Nov. 8, 2000) | |
| 1999-10-27 | Appeal closed | |
| 1999-10-27 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 1999-10-27 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 1999-10-19 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 1999-09-10 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 1999-09-09 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is allowed and the order of the arbitrator reinstating Ms. Meiorin to her former position and compensating her for lost wages and benefits is restored, with costs to the appellant in this Court and in the court below. Allowed, costs in this Court and in the Court of Appeal |
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| 1999-03-08 | Transcript received, (88 pages) | |
| 1999-02-22 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1999-02-22, video #020, CJ L'HD G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Judgment reserved |
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| 1999-02-22 | General proceeding, (Federal, Can. Human Rights Act and outline of appellant's oral submissions) - given in Court | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1999-01-25 | Notice of hearing | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1999-01-13 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-02-22 Judgment reserved |
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| 1998-11-10 |
Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, L'HD Dismissed, with costs in the cause |
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| 1998-11-10 | Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, L'HD | |
| 1998-11-10 | Reply to motion to adduce new evidence, Completed on: 1998-11-10 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-10-29 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-10-29 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-10-29 | Intervener's factum, 25 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-10-29 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-10-29 | Book of authorities, (joint with Disabled Women's Network and Can. Labour Congress), with service, Completed on: 1998-10-29 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-10-29 | Intervener's factum, (joint with Disabled Women's Network and Can. Labour Congress), with service, Completed on: 1998-10-29 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-10-28 | Appellant's argument on the motion to adduce new evidence, (in response to motion for new evidence) - book form - 2 copies | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-10-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Ken Curry, letter dated Oct. 9, 1998 (fax copy) re; will file a response to the motion for new evidence on Oct. 29, 1998 | |
| 1998-10-06 | General proceeding, 24 copies of page 40 (replacement of nature of order) also included consent of the respondent | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-10-01 | Respondent's record, 25 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-10-01 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-10-01 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-10-01 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-10-01 | Respondent's factum, (AMENDED FACTUM filed Jan. 18), Completed on: 1998-10-01 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-10-01 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for New Evidence receipt #31282 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-10-01 | Motion to adduce new evidence, 10 copies (book form), with service, Completed on: 1998-10-01 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-09-02 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #31101 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-09-02 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the Respondent's factum to Sept. 30/98 | |
| 1998-09-02 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30/98, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-09-02 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-09-02, to serve and file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30/98, Reg | |
| 1998-09-01 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30, 1998 (L. King), Completed on: 1998-09-01 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-09-01 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's factum to Sept. 30, 1998 (A. Zwack) | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-09-01 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent°s factum to Sept. 30, 1998 ($50.00 requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-09-01 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1998-08-31 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-01-18 | |
| 1998-08-10 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, of Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, the DisAbled Women's Network Canada and Canadian Labour Congress | |
| 1998-08-04 | Proof of service, of the appellant's record, factum and authorities | |
| 1998-07-14 | Order on motion for leave to intervene | |
| 1998-07-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-07-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, Co | |
| 1998-07-09 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, by the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, the Disabled Women's Network Canada and the Canadian Labour Congress. Order will go extending the time to intervene and granting leave to intervene subject to the following conditions: the joint factum of the applicants is not to exceed 20 pages and shall not be repetitive of other factums filed. Oral argument is to be limited to 10 minutes. The respondent may argue that new issues are raised by the interveners that should not be considered by the Court Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-07-09 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-07-09, Co | |
| 1998-07-09 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, by the B.C. Human Rights Order may go granting leave to intervene subject to the following conditions: factum is not to exceed 20 pages in length and avoid repetition of issues and arguments raised by the parties. Oral argument is not to exceed 10 minutes, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-07-09 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1998-07-09, Co | |
| 1998-07-08 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from P.A. Gall; replying to the appellant's letter of June 29\98 | |
| 1998-07-06 | Book of authorities, 12 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1998-07-06 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-07-06 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies (returned for corrections on Oct. 13, 1998 - replacement of nature of order, see letter received on Oct. 6, 1998)(received Oct. 15/98), Completed on: 1998-07-06 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-07-06 | Appellant's record, 24 copies of vol. I & II, Completed on: 1998-07-06 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-06-30 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated June 29\98 from Ken Curry; replying to the respondent's letter on the intervention of LEAF | |
| 1998-06-24 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from J. Scott; re: replying to the respondent's letter on the intervention | |
| 1998-06-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Peter A. Gall; re: does not object to the intervention by LEAF, DAWN and CLC | |
| 1998-06-12 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Leaf and BCHRC (Nelligan & Power) - fax copy, Completed on: 1998-06-12 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-06-10 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling, Strathy, letter dated June 10, 1998 re: the respondent takes no position on the intervention by BCHRC | |
| 1998-05-22 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30644 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-05-22 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to intervene - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-22 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-05-22 | Affidavit, of Jennifer Scott et al - 5 copies, with service | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-05-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to extend the time and DisAbled Women and Canadian Labour Congress) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-22 | Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
| 1998-05-04 | Affidavit, 5 copies (Wilma Clarke), with service | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-05-04 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt #30546 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-05-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-04 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-04-16 | Appeal court record, (1 envelope) | |
| 1998-04-01 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1998-03-12 | Notice of deposit of security | |
| 1998-03-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Heenan Blaikie and B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union re: Rule 32 | |
| 1998-03-06 | Proof of service, of Notice of Appeal (admitted on Feb. 27\98) | |
| 1998-03-06 | $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #30220 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-03-06 | $500 security deposit paid, direction #2444 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-03-06 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-03-06 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1998-02-13 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-02-12 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, CJ Co McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-02-12 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1998-02-12, CJ Co McL | |
| 1998-02-12 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ Co McL, The application for extension of time and the application for leave to appeal are granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-01-16 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co McL | |
| 1997-12-04 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-12-04 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1997-11-27 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-27 | Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission |
| 1997-11-07 | Correspondence received from, sent to Heenan Blaikie (Vancouver, BC) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov. 7/97 sent to Applicant | |
| 1997-11-07 | Correspondence received from, sent to Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee | |
| 1997-10-28 | Affidavit, to Oct. 29, 1997 (Ken Curry) - 5 copies (to be sent with the application for leave to appeal), with service | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1997-10-28 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to Oct. 29, 1997 (to be sent with the application for leave to appeal) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-10-28 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1997-10-28 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 34998 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
| 1997-10-28 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service admitted on Oct. 27, 1997), with service, Completed on: 1997-10-28 | British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund | Intervener | Active |
| Disabled Women's Network Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Labour Congress | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: British Columbia Government and Service Employee's Union
Counsel
Kenneth R. Curry
Gwen Brodsky
John Brewin
Michelle Alman
Gwen Brodsky
John Brewin
Michelle Alman
British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union
4911 Canada Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5G 3W3
Telephone: (604) 291-9611
FAX: (604) 291-7514
Email: Ken.Curry@bcgeu.ca
4911 Canada Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5G 3W3
Telephone: (604) 291-9611
FAX: (604) 291-7514
Email: Ken.Curry@bcgeu.ca
Agent
Dougald E. Brown
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: Government of British Columbia as represented by Public Service Employee Relations Commission
Counsel
Peter A. Gall
Janice Benedet
Lindsay M. Lyster
Janice Benedet
Lindsay M. Lyster
Heenan Blaikie
2200 - 1055 Hastings Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2E9
Telephone: (604) 669-0011
FAX: (604) 669-5101
2200 - 1055 Hastings Street West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2E9
Telephone: (604) 669-0011
FAX: (604) 669-5101
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Deirdre A. Rice
200 - 844 Courtney St
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J1
Telephone: (604) 387-3732
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J1
Telephone: (604) 387-3732
Agent
Patricia J. Wilson
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: Women's Legal Education and Action Fund
Counsel
Kate A. Hughes
Melina Buckley
Melina Buckley
Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
Agent
Carole J. Brown
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: Disabled Women's Network Canada
Counsel
Kate A. Hughes
Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
Agent
Carole J. Brown
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
Kate A. Hughes
Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
300 - 474 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2S6
Telephone: (416) 964-1115
FAX: (416) 964-5895
Agent
Carole J. Brown
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
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Lower court rulings
July 7, 1997
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA022360
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA022360
Appeal allowed
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Date modified: 2025-05-13