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26887

British Columbia Securities Commission v. Global Securities Corporation

(British Columbia) (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)
2000-07-26 Appeal closed
2000-05-01 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-04-20 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-04-20 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Records returned to Trial Court
2000-04-20 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2000-04-14 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Revised Apr. 13/00
2000-04-13 Written reasons rendered after oral judgment, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, (REVISED 13/04/2000)
The appeal is allowed with costs throughout. The judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia is set aside, and the judgment of Macdonald J. is restored.
Allowed, with costs
2000-02-25 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-02-25 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Revised copy sent to all parties.
2000-02-09 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (24 pages)
2000-02-09 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2000-02-09 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2000-01-27 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2000-01-25 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, Despite Mr. Clemens' able submission, we do not find it necessary to hear from the appellant or the supporting interveners.
We are all of the view that the appeal should be allowed.
(REVISED AND REASONS DELIVERED 13/04/2000)
The appeal is allowed with costs throughout. The judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia is set aside, and the judgment of Macdonald J. is restored.
Allowed, with costs
2000-01-25 Hearing of the appeal, 2000-01-25, (V009), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment rendered
2000-01-24 Order on motion to extend time
2000-01-24 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
2000-01-24 Decision on motion to extend time, to serve & file the factum & book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Alberta to Dec. 20/99, nunc pro tunc.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-01-24 Respondent's condensed book Global Securities Corporation
2000-01-21 Correspondence received from, Ms. Levine (by fax) dated Jan. 21/00 re: 10 min. for oral argument Attorney General of Canada
2000-01-19 Response to motion to extend time, from Gowling on Order, Completed on: 2000-01-19 British Columbia Securities Commission
2000-01-19 Motion to extend time, to serve and file their Factum and Authorities to Dec. 20/99, Completed on: 2000-01-20 Attorney General of Alberta
2000-01-14 Notice of appearance Global Securities Corporation
2000-01-11 Notice of appearance Attorney General of Quebec
2000-01-11 Notice of appearance Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
2000-01-06 Notice of hearing British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-12-21 Notice of appearance Attorney General of Canada
1999-12-20 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-12-20 Attorney General of Alberta
1999-12-20 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-20 Attorney General of Alberta
1999-12-09 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-01-25
Judgment rendered
1999-11-26 Order on motion to extend time
1999-11-26 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, La requête pour obtenir une ordonnance prorogeant le délai pour signifier et produire le mémoire et cahier d'autorities de l'intervenante, la Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec au 16 novembre 1999, est accordée.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-11-26 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1999-11-25 Response to motion to extend time, re: extension by A.G. Canada, Completed on: 1999-11-25 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-11-25 Response to motion to extend time, re: extension by A.G. Canada, Completed on: 1999-11-25 Global Securities Corporation
1999-11-24 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Attorney General of Ontario to Nov. 12/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-11-24 Submission of motion to extend time, by A.G. - Ontario, Reg
1999-11-24 Order on motion to extend time
1999-11-24 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Attorney General of Nova Scotia to Nov.12/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-11-24 Submission of motion to extend time, by A.G. - N.S., Reg
1999-11-19 Intervener's factum, (see Order dated Oct. 21/99), Completed on: 1999-11-19 Ontario Securities Commission
1999-11-17 Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), pour signifier et produire le mémoire et les autorités au 16 nov./99, Completed on: 1999-11-17 Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
1999-11-17 Response to motion to extend time, (consent), Completed on: 1999-11-17 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-11-16 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-11-17 Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
1999-11-16 Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-11-17 Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
1999-11-16 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener A.G. - Canada to Nov. 5/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-11-16 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1999-11-12 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Nov. 12, 1999 (2 copies), Completed on: 1999-11-12 Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1999-11-12 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-11-12 Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1999-11-12 Motion to extend time, (to file the intervener's factum and authorities to Nov. 12, 1999), Completed on: 1999-11-23 Attorney General for Ontario
1999-11-12 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-11-12 Attorney General for Ontario
1999-11-12 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-11-12 Attorney General for Ontario
1999-11-09 Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener A.G. - B.C. to Oct. 29/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-11-09 Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg
1999-11-05 Motion to extend time, (to file the factum and authorities to Nov. 5, 1999) - 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-11-05 Attorney General of Canada
1999-11-05 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-11-05 Attorney General of Canada
1999-11-05 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-11-05 Attorney General of Canada
1999-11-05 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from Gowling, Strathy dated Nov. 4, 1999, Completed on: 1999-11-05 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-10-29 Motion to extend time, (to file the factum and authorities to Oct.29, 1999) - 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-10-29 Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-10-29 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-10-29 Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-10-29 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-29 Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-10-26 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-10-26 Alberta Securities Commission
1999-10-26 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-26 Alberta Securities Commission
1999-10-25 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-10-25 Attorney General of Manitoba
1999-10-25 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-25 Attorney General of Manitoba
1999-10-25 Correspondence received from, Beament, Green dated Oct. 25, 1999 (fax copy) re: due to circumstances beyond their control, the factum will not be served before Nov. 12, 1999 Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1999-10-21 Order on motion to extend time
1999-10-21 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener, The Ontario Securities Commission to Nov. 22/99.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-10-21 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1999-10-19 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from D.M. Attwater dated Oct. 15/99 re: conditional consent to extension by Ontario Securities Commission, Completed on: 1999-10-19 Global Securities Corporation
1999-10-15 Motion to extend time, to file their factum to Nov. 22, 1999 - 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-10-15 Ontario Securities Commission
1999-10-07 Order on motion to add or substitute parties, (by the Court)
1999-10-07 Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, L'HD, présentée par la Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec. 1. La demande d'être ajoutée comme partie est rejetée. 2. L'autorisation d'intervenir est accordée, la requérante aura le droit de signifier et déposer un mémoire de 20 pages tout au plus et de présenter une plaidoirie d'une durée maximale de 15 minutes. L'intervenante n'aura pas le droit de produire d'autres éléments de preuve ni d'ajouter quoi que ce soit au dossier outre sa plaidoirie et son mémoire. Conformément au par. 18(6) des Règles de la Cour suprême du Canada, l'intervenante paiera à l'appelante et à l'intimée tous débours supplémentaires résultant de son intervention.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1999-10-07 Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, L'HD
1999-10-06 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-08 Attorney General of Quebec
1999-09-27 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-09-27 Global Securities Corporation
1999-09-27 Respondent's record, Completed on: 1999-09-27 Global Securities Corporation
1999-09-27 Respondent's factum, (see order of Sept. 2/99), Completed on: 1999-09-27 Global Securities Corporation
1999-09-27 Reply to motion to add or substitute parties, (fax copy) (original received Oct. 4/99), Completed on: 1999-09-27 Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
1999-09-22 Response to motion to add or substitute parties, Completed on: 1999-09-22 Global Securities Corporation
1999-09-15 Motion to add or substitute parties, (to be added as a party or intervener)(book form), Completed on: 1999-09-15 Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec
1999-09-09 Order on motion to extend time
1999-09-09 Correspondence received from, D. Attwater dated Sept. 7, 1999 re: Mr. Murray Clemens, Q.C. represents the Respondent Global Securities Corporation
1999-09-07 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Alberta
1999-09-07 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-01-17
1999-09-02 Decision on motion to extend time, McL, The motion on behalf of the Attorney General of Alberta for an order extending the time to serve & file a notice of intention to intervene pursuant to rule 32 is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-09-02 Submission of motion to extend time, McL
1999-09-02 Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's factum, record and book of authorities to Sept. 27/99
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-09-02 Submission of motion to extend time, Reg
1999-08-30 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Completed on: 1999-08-30 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-08-30 Motion to extend time, (to file the respondent's factum, record and book of authorities to Sept. 27, 1999), Completed on: 1999-08-30 Global Securities Corporation
1999-08-30 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Gowling, Strathy & Henderson dated Aug. 26/99 to A.G. Alberta's motion, Completed on: 1999-08-30 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-08-27 Appeal court record, (1 envelope)
1999-08-26 Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from Lang, Michener dated Aug. 26, 1999 (joint with response to the intervention by A.G. Alberta), Completed on: 1999-08-26 Global Securities Corporation
1999-08-26 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Lang, Michener dated Aug. 26, 1999 (joint with response to the extension of time), Completed on: 1999-08-26 Global Securities Corporation
1999-08-25 Trial court record, (1 envelope)
1999-08-24 Motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), Completed on: 1999-08-25 Attorney General of Alberta
1999-08-24 Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), for leave to intervene, Completed on: 1999-08-25 Attorney General of Alberta
1999-07-12 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-07-12 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-07-12 Appellant's record, (returned for corrections July 20/99 and received July22/99), Completed on: 1999-07-12 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-07-12 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-07-12 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-07-07 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court)
1999-07-07 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, L'HD, by the Ontario Securities Commission, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-07-07 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, L'HD, by the Alberta Securities Commission, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from their factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6) each of the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the interventions.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-07-07 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by the Alberta Securities Comm. & Ontario Securities Comm., L'HD
1999-06-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Canada
1999-06-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Nova Scotia
1999-06-28 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Manitoba
1999-06-21 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of Quebec
1999-06-04 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General of British Columbia
1999-05-31 Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question Attorney General for Ontario
1999-05-27 Notice of constitutional question(s) British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-05-26 Order on motion to state a constitutional question
1999-05-20 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, The motion on behalf of the appelant for an order stating Constitutional Questions is granted. Notices of intention to intervene are to be filed no later than June 28/99. (for questions see long judgment)
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-05-14 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (by fax from J.A. Angus), Completed on: 1999-05-14 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-05-13 Correspondence received from, M. Clemens dated May 13, 1999 (fax copy) re: no objection to the question proposed by CJ Global Securities Corporation
1999-05-12 Correspondence received from, J. Angus dated May 12, 1999 (fax copy) re: no objection to CJ's proposed questions British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-05-11 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, James Angus and Murray Clemens from L. Meagher, re: CJ's proposed formulation of constitutional question
1999-05-07 Motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (1 copy), Completed on: 1999-05-07 Alberta Securities Commission
1999-04-16 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ
1999-04-15 Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies - book form, Completed on: 1999-04-15 Ontario Securities Commission
1999-03-18 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
1999-03-17 Notice of deposit for security, (receipt #33093 for $10.00) British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-03-17 Order granting leave to appeal
1999-03-12 Motion to state a constitutional question, 1 copy, Completed on: 1999-03-12 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-03-12 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1999-03-17 British Columbia Securities Commission
1999-02-19 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-02-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1999-02-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is granted and the application for leave to cross-appeal is dismissed.
Granted, no order as to costs
1999-02-01 All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges
1999-02-01 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G Ba
1998-12-09 Supplemental document, (AUTHORITIES) British Columbia Securities Commission
1998-12-08 Reply to the memorandum in response to the argument on cross-appeal, Completed on: 1998-12-08 Global Securities Corporation
1998-11-30 Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, (joint with applicant's reply), Completed on: 1998-11-30 British Columbia Securities Commission
1998-11-30 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (joint with response to respondent's application to cross-appeal), Completed on: 1998-11-30 British Columbia Securities Commission
1998-11-04 General proceeding, C/A Order British Columbia Securities Commission
1998-10-29 Application for leave to cross-appeal, Completed on: 1998-10-29 Global Securities Corporation
1998-10-29 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1998-10-29 Global Securities Corporation
1998-10-22 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson and Campney & Murphy to acknowledge receipt of application for leave to appeal
1998-10-02 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1998-10-02 British Columbia Securities Commission
1998-09-29 Application for leave to appeal, (C/A Order not signed), Completed on: 1998-11-04 British Columbia Securities Commission

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
British Columbia Securities Commission Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Global Securities Corporation Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Ontario Securities Commission Intervener Active
Alberta Securities Commission Intervener Active
Attorney General for Ontario Intervener Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Quebec Intervener Active
Attorney General of Manitoba Intervener Active
Attorney General of Nova Scotia Intervener Active
Attorney General of Canada Intervener Active
Attorney General of Alberta Intervener Active
Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: British Columbia Securities Commission

Counsel
Names
James A. Angus
Stephen M. Zolnay
Contact information
British Columbia Securities Commission
P.O. Box 10142, Pacific Centre
5th Floor, 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1L2
Telephone: (604) 899-6625
FAX: (604) 899-6633
Email: sangus@bcsc.bc.ca
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Global Securities Corporation

Counsel
Names
Murray Clemens, Q.C.
Julia E. Lawn
Douglas R. Garrod
Contact information
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson
900 Howe Street, Suite 750
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M4
Telephone: (604) 662-8840
FAX: (604) 684-1598
Agent
Name
David M. Attwater
Contact information
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191

Party: Ontario Securities Commission

Counsel
Name
Mitchell P. Finkelstein
Contact information
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
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Alberta Securities Commission

Counsel
Name
Anne J. Brown
Contact information
Alberta Securities Commission
4th Floor
300 - 5th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3C4
Telephone: (403) 297-6454
FAX: (403) 297-6156
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Attorney General for Ontario

Counsel
Name
Michel Y. Hélie
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay St
7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4454
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: Michel.Helie@ontario.ca
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: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Names
George H. Copley, Q.C.
Jennifer Button
Harvey Groberman, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
6th Floor, 1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8X 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8875
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: george.copley@gems4.gov.bc.ca
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: Attorney General of Quebec

Counsel
Name
Alain Gingras
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église
2e étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: agingras@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

Party: Attorney General of Manitoba

Counsel
Name
Eugene B. Szach
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
Constitutional Law Branch
1205 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
FAX: (204) 945-0053
Email: eszach@gov.mb.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Attorney General of Nova Scotia

Counsel
Name
Louise Walsh Poirier
Contact information
Attorney General of Nova Scotia
400 - 5151 Terminal Rd
P.O. Box 7
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2L6
Telephone: (902) 424-5896
FAX: (902) 424-1730
Agent
Name
Stephen J. Grace
Contact information
Beament, Green, Dust
47 Clarence St
Suite 204
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

Party: Attorney General of Canada

Counsel
Name
Roslyn J. Levine, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
130 King Street West, Suite 3400
Exchange Tower, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 973-9201
FAX: (416) 973-3004
Email: roslyn.levine@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

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
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec

Counsel
Names
Gérald R. Tremblay, c.r.
Chantal Masse
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Le Windsor, 5ième étage
1170, rue Peel
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4S8
Telephone: (514) 397-4157
FAX: (514) 875-6246
Email: fperodeau@mccarthy.ca
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

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Lower court rulings

June 13, 1997
Supreme Court of British Columbia

A971066

Petitions dismissed

July 6, 1998
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA023532

Appeal allowed and s. 141(1)(b) of the Securities Act declared ultra vires

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13