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26481
Terry Grismer, Estate v. British Columbia Council of Human Rights, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-04 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2000-01-13 | Appeal closed | |
| 2000-01-12 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2000-01-12 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 1999-12-17 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 1999-12-16 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi, The appeal is allowed and the decision of the British Columbia Council of Human Rights is restored. Costs are awarded to the appellant, to be paid by the respondents the British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and the Attorney General of British Columbia. Allowed, costs against the respondent |
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| 1999-10-28 | Transcript received, (89 pages) | |
| 1999-10-13 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1999-10-13, L'HD G McL Ia Ma Ba Bi Judgment reserved |
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| 1999-10-13 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-10-13 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Attorney General of Alberta to Sept. 15/99, nunc pro tunc. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-10-13 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-10-12 | Supplemental document, 12 copies of additional materials and legislation and 12 copies of appellant's condensed book | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-10-08 | Supplemental factum, Completed on: 1999-10-08 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-08 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 1999-10-08 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-08 | Supplemental factum, (see order of Oct. 5/99), Completed on: 1999-10-08 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-10-07 | Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, 5 copies, Completed on: 1999-10-07 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-10-07 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (memorandum in opposition - fax copy), Completed on: 1999-10-07 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-05 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file their factum to Sept. 15/99 (1 copy), Completed on: 1999-10-05 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1999-10-05 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (order of the Court) | |
| 1999-10-05 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, Bi, The appellant and respondents are permitted to serve on each other and file written argument on the Meiorin decision (B.C.Public Service Employees Relations Commission v. BCGSEU, S.C.C. file 26274, judgment rendered Sept. 9/99,) on or before Oct. 8/99. The facta are to be limited to ten (10) pages and to address only the Meiorin decision and its impact on the issues raised in the appeal. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-10-05 | Notice of appearance, Frances Kelly (fax copy) | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-10-05 | Notice of appearance, (Deborah K. Lovett, Q.C. and Douglas Eastwood) | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-04 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Completed on: 1999-10-04 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-04 | Reply to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from D. Lovett, Completed on: 1999-10-04 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-10-04 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from F. Kelly dated Oct. 1, 1999 (fax copy) re: conditional consent, Completed on: 1999-10-04 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-10-04 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Bi | |
| 1999-10-01 | Motion to adduce new evidence, 4 copies, Completed on: 1999-10-01 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-09-30 | Notice of change of counsel, (fax copy) | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-09-29 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file additional legislative authorities or, alternatively deemed to be evidence rather than authority, Completed on: 1999-09-29 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-09-28 | Notice of appearance, of J. David Baker and John C. Plater at the hearing of the appeal | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-09-28 | Notice of appearance, of Roderick Wiltshire at the hearing of the appeal | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1999-09-28 | Notice of appearance, of Bruce Judah, Q.C. at the hearing of the appeal | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-09-27 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from D. Lovett dated Sept. 27, 1999 (fax copy) re: do not consent, Completed on: 1999-09-27 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-09-27 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file a suppl. factum and authorities (2 copies), Completed on: 1999-09-27 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-09-23 | Supplemental document, suppl. authorities (9 more copies and respondents' position requested) | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-09-22 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), (Hart Schwartz and David Milner) | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-09-21 | Correspondence received from, S. Ross dated Sept. 20, 1999 (fax copy) re: will not be participating at the hearing of this appeal | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-09-21 | Notice of change of counsel, (from S. Ross to Katharine A. Hardie) (fax copy) | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-09-15 | Book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-09-15 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1999-09-15 | Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-09-15 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1999-09-10 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-09-10 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of N.B. to Aug. 27/99, nunc pro tunc. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-09-10 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-09-09 | Correspondence received from, J. Plater dated Sept. 1, 1999 re: has no objection to the televising of the appeal | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-09-07 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), letter dated Sept. 3, 1999 (fax copy)(joint consent with A.G. B.C.), Completed on: 1999-09-07 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-09-01 | Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file their Factum and Book of Authorities to Aug. 27/99, Completed on: 1999-09-01 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-08-27 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-27 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-08-27 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-27 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-08-27 | Correspondence received from, D. Baker dated Aug. 25, 1999 (fax copy) re: has no objection to the appeal being recorded and broadcast | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-08-27 | Notice of appearance, (David Baker and John C. Plater) | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-08-23 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Ontario to Aug. 19/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-08-23 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-08-20 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), by D.K. Lovett, Q.C. dated Aug. 19/99 (by fax) re: joint consent by Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and A.G. of British Columbia to extension of time by A.G. for Ontario, Completed on: 1999-08-20 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-08-19 | Response to motion to extend time, from D. K. Lovett, Q.C. dated June 29/99, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-08-19 | Response to motion to extend time, from F. Kelly dated July 7/99, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-08-19 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file their Factum and Authorities to Aug. 19/99, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-08-19 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-08-19 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-19 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-08-12 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1999-10-13 Judgment reserved |
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| 1999-08-05 | Notice of hearing | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-08-05 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-05 | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-08-04 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-04 | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-08-03 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-03 | B. C. Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-03 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-03 | B. C. Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-03 | General proceeding, notice of change of agent from Canadian Human Rights Commission to Osler Hoskin & Harcourt | B. C. Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-07-05 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the respondents B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and the A.G. - B.C. to June 30/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-07-05 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 1999-06-30 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), dated April 27/99 from Deidre Rice, Completed on: 1999-06-30 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-06-30 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), dated April 27/99 from Frances Kelly, Completed on: 1999-06-30 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-06-30 |
Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum and authorities to June 30/99 , Completed on: 1999-06-30 |
British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-06-30 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-06-30 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-06-30 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-06-30 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-06-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, by the Court | |
| 1999-06-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ma, and for an extension of time by the Attorney General of Ontario, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 10 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), the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondents by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-06-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by A.G. - Ontario, Ma | |
| 1999-05-18 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 1999-05-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, by Council of Canadians with Disabilities ("CCD"), factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 10 minutes. (for details see decision on A.G. - N.B.'s intervention). Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-05-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, by the Attorney General of Alberta, the factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 10 minutes. (for details see decision of A.G. - N.B.'s intervention). Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-05-18 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Co, by the Attorney General of New Brunswick, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 10 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factum and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondents by the interventions. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-05-17 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) (2 copies - book form), Completed on: 1999-05-17 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-05-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, (by A.G. - Alta, A.G. - N.B. & ("CCD"), Co | |
| 1999-05-14 | Respondent's record, 25 copies, Completed on: 1999-05-14 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-05-13 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1999-10-04 | |
| 1999-05-12 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from F. Kelly dated May 12, 1999 (fax copy) re: 1. takes no position on the interventions by A.G. N.B. and Alberta 2. supports the intervention by Council for Can. with disabilities and agrees to an extension of time, Completed on: 1999-05-12 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-05-03 | Correspondence received from, the Appellant re: seeking instructions from client before responding to the interventions | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-04-30 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from D. Lovett dated April 29, 1999 (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-04-30 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, (jont with extension of time) - 2 copies, Completed on: 1999-04-23 | Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") |
| 1999-04-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) $50.00 requested - 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-04-23 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 1999-04-22 | Appeal court record, (1 folder) | |
| 1999-04-16 | Correspondence received from, Susan E. Ross; re: NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE HEARING OF THIS APPEAL | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-04-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 1999-04-08 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 1999-03-25 | Appellant's book of authorities, (see order dated March 8, 1999), Completed on: 1999-03-25 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-03-18 | Correspondence received from, Frances Kelly dated March 17/99 to clarify the material included at Tab 1 & 2 of the factum | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-03-18 | Appellant's factum, (see order of March 16/99), Completed on: 1999-03-18 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-03-16 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-03-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the appellant's factum to Mar.19/99 and book of authorities to Mar. 26/99 Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-03-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-03-08 | Appellant's record, vol. 1 to 3, Completed on: 1999-03-08 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-03-08 | Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to March 19, 1999 and authorities to March 26,1999, Completed on: 1999-03-08 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-03-05 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), (fax copy) - letter dated March 5, 1999, Completed on: 1999-03-05 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-02-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, for order of Cory J. see file | |
| 1999-02-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, on behalf of B.C. Human Rights Commission, 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, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-02-11 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by B.C.Human Rights, Co | |
| 1999-02-11 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), by B.C. Human Rights Commission (fax copy) N.B. ALSO, INDICATES THAT B.C. COUNCIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS WILL NOT BE FILING A FACTUM OR PARTICIPATING IN THE HEARING OF THIS APPEAL, Completed on: 1999-02-11 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1999-02-09 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), by B.C. Human Riights Commission (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-02-09 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1999-01-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-01-18 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1999-01-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, (book form) - 5 copies, Completed on: 1999-01-08 | B. C. Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-11-13 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal, sent to Lovett Westmacott | |
| 1998-11-12 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal, sent to Community Legal Assistance Society and Morley & Ross | |
| 1998-11-10 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1998-11-09 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-11-09 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-10-19 | Notice of deposit of security | |
| 1998-10-19 | $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 31344 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-10-19 | $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2462 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-10-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-10-08 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, Co Ma Bi, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-07-20 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi | |
| 1998-04-27 | Appeal Court record, (appeal book, 1 vol., factum, 2 vol., transcripts 1 vol.) | |
| 1998-04-20 | Proof of service, of the respondent's response admitted on April 17, 1998 | |
| 1998-04-15 | Correspondence received from, from Lovett, Westmacott to C.A., letter dated April 8, 1998 re: requesting to send Appeal Book and Transcripts to the S.C. | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-04-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (see order dated March 23, 1998), with service, Completed on: 1998-04-15 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-04-02 | Order on motion to add or substitute parties | |
| 1998-04-02 | Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application | |
| 1998-03-30 | Proof of service, of the motion for an order adding party | |
| 1998-03-25 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the respondents, B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and A.G. of B.C.'s response | |
| 1998-03-23 | Proof of service, of the motion to be added as party (letter form) | |
| 1998-03-23 | Correspondence received from, from Susan Ross to M. Larmour, letter dated March 20, 1998 (fax copy) re: 1) takes no position with respect to the motion to add parties 2) consents to the extension of time | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1998-03-23 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to Mar. 2/98, Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-03-23 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, 1998-03-23, to Mar. 2/98, Ma | |
| 1998-03-23 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the respondents' B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and A.G. of British Columbia's response to Apr. 20/98, Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-03-23 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-23, to file the respondents' B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and A.G. of British Columbia's response to Apr. 20/98, Ma | |
| 1998-03-23 |
Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, motion for an order adding the Estate of Terry Grismer ("The Estate) as a party applicant, Ma Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1998-03-23 | Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, 1998-03-23, motion for an order adding the Estate of Terry Grismer ("The Estate) as a party applicant, Ma | |
| 1998-03-17 | Affidavit, to file the respondent's response to April 20, 1998 (Deborah Lovett), with service | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-03-17 | $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, receipt no. 30262 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-03-17 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's response to April 20, 1998 (joint with A.G.B.C.), with service, Completed on: 1998-03-17 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-03-13 | $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, receipt no. 30246 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-03-13 | Correspondence received from, from Burke-Robertson re: takes no position with respect to the applicant's motion (joint with A.G. B.C.) (fax copy) | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-03-12 | Affidavit, of Frances Kelly (5 copies), with service | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-03-12 | Motion to add or substitute parties, (Estate of Terry Grismer) to be add as a party ($50.00 requested) - 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-12 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-03-09 | Proof of service, of application for leave to appeal; motion to extend time (admitted on March 2\98) | |
| 1998-03-04 | Correspondence received from, sent to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, Lovett Westmacott, Burke-Robertson and Morley & Ross re: receipt of application for leave to appeal | |
| 1998-03-03 | Proof of service, of leave application and motion to extend the time (service admitted on March 2, 1998) | |
| 1998-02-26 | Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to March 2, 1998 (joint with A.G.B.C.) - 5 copies, Completed on: 1998-02-26 | British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles |
| 1998-02-26 | Affidavit, to March 2, 1998 (Frances Kelly) - 5 copies | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-02-26 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (MOTION UNDER RULE 17 REQUESTED - STYLE OF CAUSE, AS PER B.K.), with service (as motion received), Completed on: 1998-03-12 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-02-26 | Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, to March 2, 1998 (HOWEVER, THE B.C. COUNCIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS DOES NOT INTEND TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAVE TO APPEAL), Completed on: 1998-02-26 | British Columbia Council of Human Rights |
| 1998-02-26 | $50.00 filing fee for a notice of motion, receipt no. 30183 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-02-26 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to March 2, 1998 (5 copies), Completed on: 1998-02-26 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
| 1998-02-26 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30183 | Terry Grismer, Estate |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grismer, Estate, Terry | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Council of Human Rights | Respondent | Active |
| British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| B. C. Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD") | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Grismer, Estate, Terry
Counsel
Name
Frances M. Kelly
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: British Columbia Council of Human Rights
Counsel
Name
Katherine A. Hardie
Contact information
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
Party: British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
Counsel
Names
Deborah K. Lovett
J. Douglas Eastwood
J. Douglas Eastwood
Contact information
Lovett Westmacott
1879 Forrester St
Victoria, British Columbia
V9R 3G7
Telephone: (250) 595-5870
FAX: (250) 595-5871
1879 Forrester St
Victoria, British Columbia
V9R 3G7
Telephone: (250) 595-5870
FAX: (250) 595-5871
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
Name
Deborah K. Lovett
Contact information
Lovett Westmacott
1879 Forrester St
Victoria, British Columbia
V9R 3G7
Telephone: (250) 595-5870
FAX: (250) 595-5871
1879 Forrester St
Victoria, British Columbia
V9R 3G7
Telephone: (250) 595-5870
FAX: (250) 595-5871
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A4
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: B. C. Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Name
Deirdre A. Rice
Contact information
B.C. Human Rights Commission
Suite 200-844 Courtney Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J1
Telephone: (250) 387-3732
FAX: (250) 387-3643
Suite 200-844 Courtney Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J1
Telephone: (250) 387-3732
FAX: (250) 387-3643
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: Attorney General of New Brunswick
Counsel
Names
Bruce Judah, Q.C.
Cameron Gunn
Cameron Gunn
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
670 King Street, P.O. Box 6000
Centennial Building
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2583
FAX: (506) 453-3651
670 King Street, P.O. Box 6000
Centennial Building
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2583
FAX: (506) 453-3651
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
Name
Roderick Wiltshire
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109 Street
Bowker Building, 4th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-7145
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Email: roderick.wiltshire@gov.ab.ca
9833 - 109 Street
Bowker Building, 4th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-7145
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Email: roderick.wiltshire@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the "CCD")
Counsel
Name
David Baker
Contact information
Council of Canadians with disabilities
7 Braemore Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2C7
Telephone: (416) 653-2405
7 Braemore Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2C7
Telephone: (416) 653-2405
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Names
Hart Schwartz
David Milner
David Milner
Contact information
Attorney General for Ontario
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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
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Summary
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Lower court rulings
June 3, 1996
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A950495
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A950495
Petition dismissed
December 18, 1997
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V02837
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V02837
Appeal allowed
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