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27036

Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc. v. Attorney General of Alberta

(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1999-09-08 Close file on Leave
1999-06-08 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties
1999-06-08 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared
1999-04-16 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
1999-04-15 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1999-03-15 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Co Ma Bi
1999-01-20 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
1999-01-20 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
1999-01-13 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 1999-01-13 Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc.
1999-01-05 Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-01-05 Attorney General of Alberta
1999-01-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-01-05 Attorney General of Alberta
1998-12-18 Book of authorities, (vol. 2), Completed on: 1998-12-18 Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc.
1998-12-18 Application for leave to appeal, (FROM QUEEN'S BENCH), Completed on: 1998-12-18 Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Alberta Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Edmonton Journal, a Division of Southam Inc.

Counsel
Name
Frederick S. Kozak
Contact information
Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer
3200 - 10180, 101 St. N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3W8
Telephone: (780) 425-9510
FAX: (780) 429-3044
Email: fkozak@rmrf.com

Party: Attorney General of Alberta

Counsel
Name
Kenneth E. Tjosvold
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109th Street
3rd Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-5042
FAX: (780) 422-1106
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

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Lower court rulings

October 22, 1998
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta

9703-1518-C6

Publication ban on witness's name granted

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27