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27324

2858-0702 Québec Inc., et al. v. Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée

(Quebec) (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)
2002-10-21 Correspondence received from, C.L. Richter; re: received payment in full of the amount taxed on the Bill of Costs, the Respondent withdraws its objection to the withdrawal of the deposit for security Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2002-04-30 Certificate of taxation issued to, Woods & Associés (Mtl, QC)
2002-04-26 Decision on the bill of costs, taxed at $5,701.91, Reg
2002-04-22 Submission of the bill of costs, Reg
2002-04-22 Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2002-04-22 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2002-04-15 Bill of costs, Completed on: 2002-04-15 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2002-04-02 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), (Woods & Associés), Completed on: 2002-04-02 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2002-03-27 Notice of miscellaneous motion, permettant le remboursement au correspondants de la somme de $500 - NE PAS SOUMETTRE, Completed on: 2002-03-27 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2001-10-16 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2001-10-15 Correspondence received from, Christina Christie, agent for the respondent objecting to the withdrawal of security until bill of costs has been satisfied. Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2001-10-05 Appeal closed
2001-10-05 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties
2001-09-19 Copy of formal judgment being prepared
2001-09-14 Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2001-09-13 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Dismissed, with costs
2001-07-23 Correspondence received from, M-A. Blanchard en date du 23 juillet 2001 (télécopieur) re: n'a aucune objection à la production de 2 jugements de la Cour d'appel du Québec (envoyée au banc le 24 juillet 2001) Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2001-07-23 Correspondence received from, C. Richter en date du 23 juillet 2001 (télécopieur) re: n'a pas d'objection à la remise des 2 jugements déposés par l'appelante (envoyée au banc le 24 juillet 2001) Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2001-07-18 Correspondence received from, S. Roussel en date du 17 juillet 2001: re: incluant 2 jugements de la C.A. (envoyée au banc le 24 juillet 2001) 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2001-01-29 Correspondence received from, S. Roussel en date du 26 janvier 2001 (télécopieur) re: erreur typographique dans le communiqué de presse 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2001-01-26 Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (82 pages
2001-01-18 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2001-01-18 Hearing of the appeal, 2001-01-18, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB
Judgment reserved
2001-01-18 Book of authorities, (B. Mulroney c. P. G. Canada)(donnée à l'audition de l'appel), Completed on: 2001-01-18 Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2001-01-18 Respondent's book of authorities, (additionnelles)(données à l'audience)

, Completed on: 2001-01-18
Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2001-01-18 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2001-01-16 Book of authorities, (additionnelles), Completed on: 2001-01-16 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2001-01-12 Notice of appearance Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2001-01-04 Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), S. Roussel en date du 3 janvier 2001 (télécopieur) 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-12-01 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-01-18
Judgment reserved
2000-10-31 General proceeding, (Letter Form), confirmation à l'ordonnance du 13 octobre 2000 re: vol. II du dossier des appelantes 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-10-27 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Sylvie Roussel (cc aux parties); l'appel sera entendu à la session de l'hiver
2000-10-13 Order on miscellaneous motion, (by the Court)
2000-10-13 Decision on miscellaneous motion, LeB, Volume IIB of the appellants' record which includes Exhibits R-3 through R-6 appearing at pages 283 through 305 is sealed to the public.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-10-13 Submission of miscellaneous motion, to seal certain exhibits, LeB
2000-10-12 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-10-12 Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2000-10-10 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2000-10-10 Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2000-10-06 Correspondence received from, S. Roussel en date du 4 octobre 2000 (télécopieur) re: audition de l'appel 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-09-14 Correspondence received from, C. Richter dated Sept. 14, 2000 (fax copy) re: rebind each volume 2 in two parts Lac d'Amiante du Canada Ltée
2000-09-14 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-01-15
2000-09-13 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-09-19 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2000-09-13 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2000-09-19 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2000-08-31 Order on motion to extend time
2000-08-31 Decision on motion to extend time, LeB, La requête pour obtenir une ordonnance prorogeant le délai pour signifier et produire le mémoire, le dossier et le cahier d'autorités des appelantes au 28 juillet 2000 est accordée.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-08-31 Decision on motion to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution
Dismissed, without costs
2000-08-31 Submission of motion to extend time, LeB
2000-08-31 Submission of motion to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution, LeB
2000-08-11 Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), S. Roussel en date du 11 août 200 (télécopieur) re: s'en remet à la discrétion de la Cour relativement à la requête de l'intimée, Completed on: 2000-08-11 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-08-01 Notice of miscellaneous motion, (for an order to seal Exhibits R-3 through R-6 of vol. 2 of the appellants' record), Incomplete Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2000-07-20 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-07-31 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-07-20 Appellant's record, vol. I to III (vol. II returned for dividing on Sept. 21 - vol. II and IIB filed Oct. 10/00)(vol. IIB sealed), Completed on: 2000-07-31 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-07-20 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2000-07-31 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-07-18 Motion to extend time, (pour produire le mémoire, dossier et cahier d'autorités au 28 juillet 2000) - 1 copie, Completed on: 2000-07-18 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-07-12 Motion to dismiss the appeal for want of prosecution, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2000-07-12 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2000-05-31 Appeal court record, 1 boîte (joint avec 27022 et 27121)
2000-05-02 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court)
2000-05-02 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ia, de la Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Media, le journal La Presse Ltée et la Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec. Les intervenantes auront le droit de signifier et déposer un mémoire conjoint d'au plus 20 pages et de plaider pendant une période maximale de 15 minutes. Les intervenantes n'auront pas le droit de produire d'autres éléments de preuve ni d'ajouter quoi que ce soit au dossier outre leur plaidoirie et leur mémoire conjoint. Conformément au par. 18(6) des Règles de la Cour Suprême du Canada, chacune des intervenantes paiera aux appelantes et à l'intimée tous débours supplémentaires résultant de leur intervention.
Granted, no order as to costs
2000-05-02 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by the S.R.C. et al., Ia
2000-04-19 Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (format livre), Completed on: 2000-04-19 Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2000-04-17 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), lettre du 17 avril 2000 de Me Gérard Dugré re: n'a pas d'objection à l'intervention de la Société Radio-Canada, Completed on: 2000-04-17 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-04-17 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2000-04-17 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
2000-04-11 Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2000-04-11 Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec
2000-03-07 Trial court record, 1 boîte de la Cour d'appel du Québec (Montréal) (joint avec 27266)
2000-02-17 Notice of deposit for security, (signification au greffier de la C/A le 17 fév./00) 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-02-14 Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal
2000-02-11 Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2000-02-11 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
2000-01-28 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2000-01-27 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
1999-12-31 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD G Ba
1999-06-28 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Letter Form), correspondence from G. Dugré re: will not file a reply (by fax) (original received June 30/99), Completed on: 1999-06-28 2858-0702 Québec Inc.
1999-06-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1999-06-23 Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée
1999-06-04 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
1999-05-31 Application for leave to appeal, (served on May 28, 1999), Completed on: 1999-05-31 2858-0702 Québec Inc.

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
2858-0702 Québec Inc. Appellant Active
Lac d'Amiante du Canada Ltée Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: 2858-0702 Québec Inc.

Counsel
Names
Gérard Dugré
Philippe Casgrain, c.r.
Catherine Pilon
Contact information
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1, Place Ville-Marie
Bureau 3900
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4M7
Telephone: (514) 878-8827
FAX: (514) 866-2241
Email: gerard.dugre@fmc-law.com
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com

Party: Lac d'Amiante du Canada Ltée

Counsel
Name
Gérard Dugré
Contact information
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1, Place Ville-Marie
Bureau 3900
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4M7
Telephone: (514) 878-8827
FAX: (514) 866-2241
Email: gerard.dugre@fmc-law.com
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: s.roussel@noelassocies.com

Party: Lac d'Amiante du Québec Ltée

Counsel
Names
James A. Woods
Christopher Richter
Vikki Andrighetti
Contact information
Woods & Partners
1100 - 2000 McGill College Avenue
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 3H3
Telephone: (514) 982-4503
FAX: (514) 284-2046
Email: jwoods@woods.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Martine M. Richard
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
1000 - 60 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 787-3513
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: mrichard@scottaylen.com

Party: Société Radio-Canada, Southam Inc., Corporation Sun Média, La Presse Ltée et Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec

Counsel
Names
Marc-André Blanchard
Véronique Mariani
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
1 Place Ville Marie, 37e étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3P4
Telephone: (514) 392-9517
FAX: (514) 878-1450
Agent
Name
David Power
Contact information
Société Radio-Canada
250, avenue Lanark
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Telephone: (613) 724-5364
FAX: (613) 724-5453

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Lower court rulings

March 3, 1997
Superior Court of Quebec

500-05-015073-925

see file

October 23, 1997
Superior Court of Quebec

500-05-015073-925

see file

March 30, 1999
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)

500-09-005798-970

Appeal allowed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13