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26319

CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd. v. Director of Investigation and Research

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1998-11-04 Close file on Leave
1998-11-04 Discontinuance of the application for leave to appeal, sent to CJ Co McL, Nov 5/98, with service CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1998-05-12 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application, with respect to Feb. 12/98 decision
1998-03-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated March 27/98 from Gowlings re: Neil Finkelstein now associated with Davies, Ward & Beck
1998-02-12 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, CJ, The applications for an extension of time is granted. The applications for oral hearings are dismissed. An order will go staying the following orders pending the determination of the appeals in Royal Bank of Canada v. Director of Investigation and Research (Ont.) (26316); Canadian Pacific Limited, et al. v. Director of Investigation and Research (Ont.) (26317). a) The order granted on February 20, 1997 by Farley J. in Ontario Court (General Division) Commercial List File Nos. B55/95F, B55/95G and B55/95H; b) The order granted on May 21, 1996 by Farley J. in Ontario Court (General Division) Commercial List File No. B55/95F; and c) The order granted on March 19, 1997 by Farley J. in Ontario Court (General Division) Commercial List File Nos. B55/95B, B55/95F and B55/95M. (JOINT WITH 26315 AND 26318)
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-02-12 Hearing of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1998-02-12, CJ
1998-02-12 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1998-02-12, CJ
1998-01-28 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Borden & Elliot; re: stay motions (joint with 26315-6-7-8) sent to CJ Co McL, Jan. 29/98 Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-29 Proof of service, 1 copy of reply (admitted on Dec. 22\97), with service
1997-12-29 Book of authorities, 5 copies (joint with 26316 and 26318), Completed on: 1997-12-29 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-12-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (joint with 26317-8), Completed on: 1997-12-22 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-12-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies (joint reply with 26318) (re: orders of Farley J.), Completed on: 1997-12-22 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-12-19 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Co McL
1997-12-15 Correspondence received from, from Borden & Elliot, letter dated Dec. 13, 1997 re: have file a joint response in files nos. 26316-7 and a separate response in files nos. 26315-8-9) Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-15 Correspondence received from, from Borden & Elliot, letter Dec. 13, 1997 re: applications for stay to be determined in the same time as the applications for leave to appeal (joint with 26315-6-7-8) Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-15 Other documents on motion for a stay of execution, 5 copies (joint response on motion for stay) (joint with 26315-6-7-8), with service
1997-12-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-12-15 Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-15 Book of authorities, 5 copies (joint with 26315-6-7-8), with service, Completed on: 1997-12-15 Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-15 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-12-15 Director of Investigation and Research
1997-12-05 Correspondence received from, sent to Borden & Elliot (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Dec. 5/97 sent to Applicant
1997-12-05 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Ottawa, ON) to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1997-11-14 Correspondence received from, from Blake, Cassels to A. Roland, letter dated Nov. 13, 1997 re: requesting an oral hearing (joint with 26317-8) CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 Book of authorities, 5 copies (re: motion for stay) (joint with 26317- 26318), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-14 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 Motion for a stay of execution, 10 copies (joint with 26317-8), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-14 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 Book of authorities, 5 copies, Completed on: 1997-11-14 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 28120 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (FROM ONTARIO COURT'S DECISION DATED MARCH 19, 1997) - joint with 26315-6-7-8, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-14 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.
1997-11-14 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (included in leave book) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-11-14 CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.

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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Director of Investigation and Research Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: CP Containers (Bermuda) Ltd.

Counsel
Mitchell P. Finkelstein
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
4400 - 1 First Canadian Place
P.O. Box 63
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B1
Telephone: (416) 367-6939
FAX: (416) 863-0871
Email: mfinkelstein@dwpv.com
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Director of Investigation and Research

Counsel
Robert S. Russell
Borden & Elliot
Scotia Plaza
40 King ST West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3Y4
Telephone: (416) 367-6000
FAX: (416) 367-6749
Agent
Andrew J.F. Lenz
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall
400 - 90 Sparks St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1E2
Telephone: (613) 238-2022
FAX: (613) 238-8775

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Lower court rulings

March 19, 1997
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

55/95B

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Date modified: 2025-02-27