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27699
John Hollick v. The City of Toronto
(Ontario) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-26 | Appeal closed | |
| 2001-11-23 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-11-13 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2001-11-01 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2001-10-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2001-10-18 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb Dismissed, without costs |
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| 2001-10-09 | Correspondence received from, Gowlings dated Oct. 9, 2001 (fax copy) re: does not object to the filing of the decision in Brimner (sent to the judges on Oct. 10, 2001) | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-09-18 | Correspondence received from, K. Baert dated Sept. 18, 2001 (fax copy) re: enclosing decision of Ontario Divisional Court rendered on Sept. 17, 2001 (respondent's position requested) - sent to the judges on Oct. 10, 2001 | John Hollick |
| 2001-06-26 | Transcript received, and distributed to the justices (74 pages) | |
| 2001-06-13 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2001-06-13 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2001-06-13, (V060 - Incomplete), CJ G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb Judgment reserved |
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| 2001-06-13 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2001-06-13 | Appellant's condensed book | John Hollick |
| 2001-06-13 | Respondent's condensed book | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-06-12 | Notice of appearance | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-06-06 | Correspondence received from, M. McGowan dated June 5, 2001 (fax copy) re: acknowledge receipt of Mr. Rempe's letter dated June 5, 2001(original received June 8, 2001) | John Hollick |
| 2001-06-05 | Notice of appearance, letter from Mr. G. Rempe dated June 5, 2001 (fax copy) | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-06-05 | Notice of appearance, of Michael L. McGowan, Kirk M. Baert and Pierre Sylvestre at the hearing (original received June 8, 2001) | John Hollick |
| 2001-05-18 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED BY BASTARACHE J.) | |
| 2001-05-16 | Intervener's factum, (see decision dated Apr. 20/01), Completed on: 2001-05-15 | The Law Foundation of Ontario |
| 2001-04-27 | Order on miscellaneous motion | |
| 2001-04-25 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, Reg, on behalf of the intervener Environmental Commissioner of Ontario for an order accepting its factum without marginal numbering. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-04-25 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg | |
| 2001-04-20 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2001-04-20 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, and extension of the time of the LAW FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO. The factum is limited to 20 pages to be filed on or before May 18, 2001. The request to present oral argument is denied. The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-04-20 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ba | |
| 2001-04-19 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2001-04-19 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the book of authorities of the interveners Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment to April 2, 2001. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-04-19 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2001-04-18 | Response to miscellaneous motion, from H.W.O. Doyle dated Apr. 18/01 (by fax - 1 copy), Completed on: 2001-04-18 | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-04-18 | Response to miscellaneous motion, from McGowan & Associates dated Apr. 17/01 (by fax - 1 copy), Completed on: 2001-04-18 | John Hollick |
| 2001-04-18 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, to file without marginal line numbering (1 copy), Completed on: 2001-04-18 | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-04-18 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (fax letter) from Mark Orkin, Completed on: 2001-04-18 | The Law Foundation of Ontario |
| 2001-04-12 | Correspondence received from, G. Rempe dated April 12, 2001 re: typographical error in par. 9 of motion to intervene; also, attached excerpts from the C.A. decision in Edwards v. Law Society of Upper Canada | The Law Foundation of Ontario |
| 2001-04-11 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from K.M. Baert dated Apr. 11/01, Completed on: 2001-04-11 | John Hollick |
| 2001-04-05 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, joint with Book of Authorities (2 copies - book form), Completed on: 2001-04-05 | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-04-04 | Notice of hearing, Session beginning on 2001-04-17 | John Hollick |
| 2001-04-03 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the Authorities to April 2/01, Completed on: 2001-04-03 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-04-02 | Book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 2001-04-02 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-03-30 | Intervener's factum, (see decision dated March 14/01), Completed on: 2001-03-30 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-03-30 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-03-30 | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-03-30 | Intervener's factum, (see decision of March 1/01)(no marginal line numbering - motion requested), Incomplete | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-03-30 | Motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument (joint with extension of time) (book form), Completed on: 2001-03-30 | The Law Foundation of Ontario |
| 2001-03-21 | Appeal court record, (1 box) | |
| 2001-03-16 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2001-06-13 Judgment reserved |
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| 2001-03-14 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2001-03-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Friends of the Earth, West Coast environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment to March 30, 2001. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-03-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2001-03-06 | Correspondence received from, Jeffrey W. Beedell dated March 6/01 to request the extension of time to March 30/01 rather than March 12/01 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-03-01 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2001-03-01 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, and extension of time of the ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER OF ONTARIO. The factum is limited to 20 pages to be filed on or before March 30, 2001. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners ( 15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED MAY 18, 2001). The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties except with respect to the history and purpose of the Environmental Bill of Rights. Pursuant to rule 18(6) the intervener shall pay to the appellant and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondent by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 2001-02-28 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ba | |
| 2001-02-26 | Response to motion to extend time, from K. Baert, Completed on: 2001-02-26 | John Hollick |
| 2001-02-26 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum and authorities to March 12/01, Completed on: 2001-02-26 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2001-02-20 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from K.M. Baert dated Feb. 20/01 (by fax), Completed on: 2001-02-20 | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-02-08 | Correspondence received from, G. Rempe dated Feb. 8, 2001 (fax copy) re: has no objection that the matter in 27721 being heard at the same time; also, requesting that the matter not be rescheduled to the Fall Session | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-02-07 | Correspondence received from, Kirk M. Baert dated Feb. 7/01re: in response to D.C. Prowse's letter dated Feb. 6/01(by fax) | John Hollick |
| 2001-02-06 | Correspondence received, from D. Clifton Prowse dated Feb. 6/01re: appeal to be heard with Rumley (27721) (by fax) | |
| 2001-01-29 | Correspondence received from, M. McGowan dated Jan. 26, 2001 re: dates of hearing | John Hollick |
| 2001-01-29 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2001-04-17 | |
| 2001-01-26 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2001-01-26 | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-01-26 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2001-01-26 | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-01-19 | Correspondence received from, C. Haware dated Jan. 12, 2001 re: typing error contained in the affidavit of Gordon Miller - intervention | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-01-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form - 2 copies), Completed on: 2001-01-16 | The City of Toronto |
| 2001-01-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) - book form, Completed on: 2001-01-11 | Environmental Commissioner of Ontario |
| 2001-01-11 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 2001-01-11 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ba, by the FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, WEST COAST ENVIRONMENT LAW ASSOCIATION and CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. The joint factum is limited to 20 pages. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners (15 MINUTES ORAL ARGUMENT GRANTED MAY 18, 2001). The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to rule 18(6) 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 |
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| 2001-01-11 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ba | |
| 2000-12-15 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2000-12-15 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2000-12-15 | Notice of deposit for security, (sec. dep. received Oct. 2/00) | John Hollick |
| 2000-12-13 | Book of authorities, (vols. 1 and 2), Completed on: 2000-12-13 | John Hollick |
| 2000-12-11 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (2 copies - book form), Completed on: 2000-12-11 | The City of Toronto |
| 2000-12-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2000-12-04 | Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
| 2000-12-04 | Appellant's factum, (new covers requested / parties' addresses - received Dec. 8/00), Completed on: 2000-12-04 | John Hollick |
| 2000-12-04 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to VII, Completed on: 2000-12-04 | John Hollick |
| 2000-11-01 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 2000-10-17 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal | |
| 2000-10-02 | Notice of appeal, sec. deposit no. 2544, Completed on: 2000-12-15 | John Hollick |
| 2000-09-22 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2000-09-21 |
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 |
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| 2000-07-04 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Bi Arb | |
| 2000-02-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-02-09 | John Hollick |
| 2000-02-04 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-02-04 | The City of Toronto |
| 2000-02-04 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-02-04 | The City of Toronto |
| 2000-01-20 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2000-01-11 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-01-11 | John Hollick |
| 2000-01-11 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-01-11 | John Hollick |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hollick, John | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The City of Toronto | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment | Intervener | Active |
| Environmental Commissioner of Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| The Law Foundation of Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Hollick, John
Counsel
Michael McGowan
Kirk M. Baert
Pierre Sylvestre
Kirk M. Baert
Pierre Sylvestre
McGowan Elliott & Kim LLP
1400 - 10 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2R8
Telephone: (416) 363-2239
FAX: (416) 362-6204
1400 - 10 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2R8
Telephone: (416) 363-2239
FAX: (416) 362-6204
Agent
Catherine P. Coulter
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Email: catherine.coulter@fmc-law.com
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Email: catherine.coulter@fmc-law.com
Party: The City of Toronto
Counsel
Graham J. Rempe
Kalli Y. Chapman
H. W. O. Doyle
Kalli Y. Chapman
H. W. O. Doyle
City of Toronto
Station 1260, Metro Hall
55 John Street, 26th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3C6
Telephone: (416) 392-2887
FAX: (416) 397-1765
Station 1260, Metro Hall
55 John Street, 26th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3C6
Telephone: (416) 392-2887
FAX: (416) 397-1765
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
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: Friends of the Earth, West Coast Environmental Law Association and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Counsel
Robert V. Wright
Elizabeth Christie
Linda Collins
Elizabeth Christie
Linda Collins
Sierra Legal Defence Fund
Suite 900
30 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 3A3
Telephone: (416) 368-7533 Ext: 31
FAX: (416) 363-2746
Email: rwright@sierralegal.org
Suite 900
30 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 3A3
Telephone: (416) 368-7533 Ext: 31
FAX: (416) 363-2746
Email: rwright@sierralegal.org
Agent
Jeffrey W. Beedell
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: jbeedell@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: jbeedell@langmichener.ca
Party: Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Counsel
Doug Thomson
David McRobert
David McRobert
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Suite 4700, T-D Centre
Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7512
FAX: (416) 601-8248
Suite 4700, T-D Centre
Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7512
FAX: (416) 601-8248
Agent
Colin S. Baxter
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: The Law Foundation of Ontario
Counsel
Mark M. Orkin, Q.C.
Suite 1401
111Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2G4
Telephone: (416) 363-4108
FAX: (416) 365-9276
111Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2G4
Telephone: (416) 363-4108
FAX: (416) 365-9276
Agent
Arnell S. Goldberg, Q.C.
Goldberg, Shinder & Kronick
307 Gilmour Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0P7
Telephone: (613) 237-4922
FAX: (613) 237-2920
307 Gilmour Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0P7
Telephone: (613) 237-4922
FAX: (613) 237-2920
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Lower court rulings
December 17, 1998
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
262/98
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
262/98
See file
December 15, 1999
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C31728
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C31728
Appeal dismissed
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Date modified: 2025-05-13