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26422

Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario v. Nesbitt, Burns Inc., et al.

(Ontario) (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)
1999-02-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
1999-02-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
1999-01-18 Judgment on the appeal rendered, G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, GONTHIER J. (orally): We are all of the view that the case is moot as there remains no live controversy between the parties, the principal action giving rise to the third party claim having been settled. We are also of the view that the appeal does not warrant the favourable exercise of our discretion to hear it pursuant to the criteria set forth in Borowski v. Canada, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 342. (video #V001)
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1999-01-18 Hearing of the appeal, 1999-01-18, G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Decision rendered
1999-01-18 Hearing of motion for directions, 1999-01-18, G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Decision rendered
1999-01-18 Decision on motion for directions, G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, GONTHIER J. (orally): We are all of the view that the case is moot as there remains no live controversy between the parties, the principal action giving rise to the third party claim having been settled. We are also of the view that the appeal does not warrant the favourable exercise of our discretion to hear it pursuant to the criteria set forth in Borowski v. Canada, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 342. (video #V001)

Dismissed, no order as to costs
1999-01-18 Respondent's book of authorities, 12 copies re: motion for directions, Completed on: 1999-01-18 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1999-01-18 Appellant's book of authorities, 12 copies re: motion for directions, Completed on: 1999-01-18 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1999-01-18 Response to motion for directions, Completed on: 1999-01-18 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1999-01-15 Correspondence received from, from Genest, Murray, letter dated Jan. 15, 1999 (fax copy) re: takes no position on the issues raised in the motion for directions by Her Majesty the Queen and will not be attending at the hearing of the motion Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1999-01-15 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Burke-Robertson (fax copy) re: no one will be appearing on the motion for directions; also, A.G.B.C. takes no position with respect to this motion, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan 15/99 Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-01-13 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Beard, Winter re: oral hearing of the motion for directions to be heard Jan. 18/99 at 9:30 a.m., the Court should like to hear from counsel on the issue of mootness
1999-01-13 Submission of motion for directions, 1999-01-18, G Co McL Ia Ma Ba Bi
Decision rendered
1999-01-12 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-01-12 Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-01-12 Motion for directions, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan. 13/99, Completed on: 1999-01-12 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1999-01-11 Order on motion to extend time, to intervene
1999-01-11 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1999-01-07 Correspondence received from, Tory, Tory dated Jan. 7, 1999 (fax copy) re: his clients not liable for any costs of the Crown, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan 8/99 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1999-01-06 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, the factum is limited to 20 pages to be filed on or before Jan. 12/99 and to present oral argument limited to 15 minutes, Ba
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-01-06 Decision on motion to extend time, for leave to intervene by the A.G. of B.C., Ba
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-01-05 Submission of motion to extend time, for leave to intervene by the A.G. of B.C., Ba
1999-01-05 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by A.G. - B.C., Ba
1998-12-31 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (conditional consent) (fax copy) (letter dated Dec. 31, 1998 from Clare Burns), sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan. 8/99, Completed on: 1998-12-31 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1998-12-24 Motion to extend time, (joint with motion to intervene), Completed on: 1998-12-24 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-12-24 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with motion to extend the time) - 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 1998-12-24 Attorney General of British Columbia
1998-12-09 Correspondence received from, Sheila Block to A. Roland, letter dated Dec. 9, 1998 (fax copy) re: responding to Mr. Price's letter received on Dec. 1, 1998 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1998-12-04 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-01-18
Decision rendered
1998-12-01 Correspondence received from, Leah Price; Crown wishes to proceed with this appeal, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan. 8 /99 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-11-24 General proceeding, Her Majesty the Queen (Ontario), appellant no. 2 will continue the appeal (as per phone conversation) Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-11-20 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-01-18
1998-11-20 Correspondence received from, Tory, Tory, letter dated Nov. 20, 1998 (fax copy) re: has no longer interest in this appeal, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan. 8/99 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1998-11-05 Discontinuance of the appeal, sent to G Co McL I Ma Ba Bi, Jan. 8/99 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-09-25 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-09-25 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-09-25 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1998-09-25 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-09-10 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (service admitted on August 28, 1998), with service, Completed on: 1998-09-10 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-09-10 Appellant's record, 24 copies (service admitted on August 28, 1998), with service, Completed on: 1998-09-10 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-06-24 Order granting leave to appeal
1998-05-29 Notice of deposit of security
1998-05-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Beard Winter, Genest Murray DesBrisay Lamek and Tory Tory Deslauriers & Binnington re: Rule 32
1998-05-26 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 30664 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-05-26 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2454 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-05-25 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-05-25 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-05-22 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1998-05-22 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-05-22 Order granting leave to appeal
1998-05-07 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, Co Ma Bi, The applications for leave to appeal are granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-05-07 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties
1998-03-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi
1998-03-20 General proceeding, C.A. Order (TO BE DISTRIBUTED) Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-01-28 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-28 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1998-01-28 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-28 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1998-01-23 Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson, Nelligan, Power and Lang, Michener re: receipt of application for leave to appeal
1998-01-21 Correspondence received from, from J. Terry; re: responding to both leave application of DICO and the Queen Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1998-01-21 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-01-21 Nesbitt, Burns Inc.
1997-12-23 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #28383 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1997-12-23 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-12-23 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
1997-12-23 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #28385 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario
1997-12-23 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-12-23 Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Nesbitt, Burns Inc. Respondent Active
Zanewycz, Walter Respondent Active
Pilot, Gregory Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario

Counsel
Name
Leah Price
Contact information
Beard, Winter
900 - 150 King St West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2K4
Telephone: (416) 593-5555
FAX: (416) 593-7760
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

Party: Nesbitt, Burns Inc.

Counsel
Name
Sheila R. Block
Contact information
Torys
3000 Aetna Tower
P.O. Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7319
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Name
Kenneth S. Purchase
Contact information
Lang, Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Zanewycz, Walter

Counsel
Name
Sheila R. Block
Contact information
Torys
3000 Aetna Tower
P.O. Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7319
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Name
Kenneth S. Purchase
Contact information
Lang, Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Pilot, Gregory

Counsel
Name
Sheila R. Block
Contact information
Torys
3000 Aetna Tower
P.O. Box 270 Stn Toronto Dominion
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7319
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Agent
Name
Kenneth S. Purchase
Contact information
Lang, Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Name
Donald J. Chiasson
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor, 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-6175
FAX: (250) 953-4348
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

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Lower court rulings

September 17, 1996
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

95-CU-93711A

Respondents' third party claim agains DICO dismissed as statute barred

October 24, 1997
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C25772

Appeal allowed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13