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26709

Ellis-Don Limited v. Ontario Labour Relations Board, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2001-02-16 Appeal closed
2001-02-15 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2001-01-29 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2001-01-29 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2001-01-26 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is dismissed with costs, Major and Binie JJ. dissenting.
Dismissed, with costs
2000-03-06 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (59 pages)
2000-02-15 Hearing of the appeal, 2000-02-15, (V015), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2000-02-15 Supplemental document, 10 copies of "The Law of Evidence in Canada" given in Court by the respondent International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894
2000-02-14 Appellant's condensed book Ellis-Don Limited
2000-02-10 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), from C. Christie, dated Feb. 10, 2000 (fax copy) Ontario Labour Relations Board
2000-02-10 Notice of appearance Ellis-Don Limited
2000-02-02 General proceeding, 24 copies of Erratum-factum Ellis-Don Limited
2000-01-06 Notice of hearing Ellis-Don Limited
1999-12-29 Notice of appearance Ellis-Don Limited
1999-12-14 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-02-15
Judgment reserved
1999-10-12 Correspondence received from, E.A. Cherniak; re: available dates for Jan. session Ellis-Don Limited
1999-08-31 Response to motion to extend time, (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-08-31 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-08-27 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the respondent Ontario Labour Relations Board to Aug. 20/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-08-27 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1999-08-16 Motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum & authorities to August 20/99, Completed on: 1999-08-16 Ontario Labour Relations Board
1999-08-16 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-08-16 Ontario Labour Relations Board
1999-08-16 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-08-16 Ontario Labour Relations Board
1999-07-16 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-01-17, (previously inscribed for Oct. 99)
1999-07-16 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 1999-07-16 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894
1999-07-16 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-07-16 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894
1999-05-25 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-05-25 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-05-25 Appellant's record, Vol. I and II, Completed on: 1999-05-25 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-05-25 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-05-25 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-03-03 Order granting leave to appeal
1999-02-04 Notice of deposit for security, 2479 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-02-03 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
1999-01-28 Notice of appeal, (2479), Completed on: 1999-07-23 Ellis-Don Limited
1999-01-25 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-01-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-11-16 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi
1998-08-13 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-08-13 Ellis-Don Limited
1998-08-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-08-10 Ontario Labour Relations Board
1998-08-10 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-08-10 Ontario Labour Relations Board
1998-08-10 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-08-10 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894
1998-06-16 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling Strathy & Henderson, Koskie Minsky and Tory Tory Deslauriers & Binnington re: receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1998-06-12 $50.00 filing fee, receipt #30762 Ellis-Don Limited
1998-06-12 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-06-12 Ellis-Don Limited

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Ellis-Don Limited Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Ontario Labour Relations Board Respondent Active
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894 Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Ellis-Don Limited

Counsel
Earl A. Cherniak, Q.C.
Kirk F. Stevens
Lerners LLP
80 Dufferin Avenue
P.O. Box 2335
London, Ontario
N6A 4G4
Telephone: (519) 672-4510
FAX: (519) 672-2044
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

Party: Ontario Labour Relations Board

Counsel
Sheila R. Block
Andrew E. Bernstein
Torys
Suite 3000, 79 Wellington Street West
P.O. Box 270, Toronto Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1N2
Telephone: (416) 865-7319
FAX: (416) 865-7380
Email: sblock@torys.com
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

Party: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 894

Counsel
Alan M. Minsky, Q.C.
Susan Philpott
Koskie Minksy
900 - 20 QUEEN ST W
BOX 52
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 3R3
Telephone: (416) 977-8353
FAX: (416) 977-3316
Agent
Steven J. Welchner
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 238-8080
FAX: (613) 238-2098

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Lower court rulings

December 20, 1995
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

210/92

Application for judicial review dismissed

April 17, 1998
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C24071

Appeal dismissed with costs against the appellant

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Date modified: 2025-05-13