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27958
Vancouver College Limited, et al. v. The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation), et al.
(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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-26 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2002-06-13 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2002-05-24 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared | |
| 2002-05-24 | Notice of deposit of judgment on motion for reconsideration issued to all parties | |
| 2002-05-23 |
Decision on the motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal Dismissed |
|
| 2002-04-29 | Submission of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal to panel, CJ Ia Ma | |
| 2002-02-04 | Order on miscellaneous motion | |
| 2002-01-28 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Ma, on behalf of the applicants for an order accepting the combined application for leave to appeal and application for reconsideration in 27958. Granted |
|
| 2002-01-28 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Ma | |
| 2002-01-25 | Reply to miscellaneous motion, book form (joint), Completed on: 2002-01-25 | St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd. |
| 2002-01-21 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (joint with 29000), Completed on: 2002-01-21 | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2002-01-07 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (for an order accepting the combined application for reconsideration and a new application for leave to appeal in file 29000)(joint) - 3 copies - book form, Completed on: 2002-01-07 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2001-12-27 | Reply to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-12-27 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2001-12-20 | Book of authorities, re: reconsideration - 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-12-20 | Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation |
| 2001-12-18 | Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-12-18 | Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation |
| 2001-12-18 | Book of authorities, re: reconsideration - 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-12-18 | The Attorney General for Newfoundland and Labrador |
| 2001-12-18 | Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-12-18 | The Attorney General for Newfoundland and Labrador |
| 2001-12-18 | Book of authorities, re: reconsideration - 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-12-18 | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2001-12-18 | Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-12-18 | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2001-11-20 | Correspondence received from, G. MacIntosh dated Nov. 19, 2001 (fax copy) re: combined leave application in file 29000 with motion for reconsideration (joint with 29000) | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2001-11-19 | Book of authorities, (joint authorities with new application in file no. 29000) - 5 copies, Completed on: 2001-11-19 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2001-11-19 | Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 7 copies of vol. 1 to 3 (joint with new application for leave to appeal in file no. 29000) P.S. - the arguments on reconsideration in vol. 3 of joint application, Completed on: 2001-11-19 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2001-03-05 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2001-03-03 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2001-02-13 | Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared | |
| 2000-11-17 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2000-11-16 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The applications for leave to appeal are dismissed. Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2000-10-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Ma | |
| 2000-10-23 | Submission of motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, CJ Ia Ma | |
| 2000-09-07 | Correspondence received from, R. Sugden dated Sept. 6, 2000 re: adopts the submissions of G. MacIntosh and Mr. Finkelstein contained in their letters dated Aug. 15, and Aug. 17, 2000 | St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd. |
| 2000-08-30 | Correspondence received from, N. Finkelstein dated Aug. 17, 2000 re: requesting that the decision of Madam Justice Levine of B.C. be placed before the panel (decision already filed by the other applicant) | Representative Counsel for the Charitable Objects of the Christian Brothers of Ireland |
| 2000-08-16 | Correspondence received from, G. Macintosh dated Aug. 15, 2000 re: enclosing a decision of S.C.B.C. in "Rowland v. Vancouver College" dated Aug. 11, 2000 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2000-08-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-08-09 | St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd. |
| 2000-08-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-08-09 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2000-08-09 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), from Burke-Robertson dated Aug. 9, 2000 (fax copy) re: does not intend to response, Completed on: 2000-08-09 | The Attorney General for Newfoundland and Labrador |
| 2000-08-08 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-08-08 | Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation |
| 2000-08-08 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (responding to 3 applications), Completed on: 2000-08-08 | Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation |
| 2000-08-01 | Correspondence received from, D. Wingfield dated July 31, 2000 re: consent to have the same agent with A. G. Nfld. | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2000-08-01 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-08-01 | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2000-08-01 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (joint response), Completed on: 2000-08-01 | The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) |
| 2000-06-12 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2000-06-09 | Book of authorities, (with third application), Completed on: 2000-06-09 | Representative Counsel for the Charitable Objects of the Christian Brothers of Ireland |
| 2000-06-09 | Application for leave to appeal, (third application) (C/A order missing - filed June 12/00), Completed on: 2000-06-12 | Representative Counsel for the Charitable Objects of the Christian Brothers of Ireland |
| 2000-06-08 | Application for leave to appeal, (second application)(C/A order missing - filed June 12/00), Completed on: 2000-06-12 | St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd. |
| 2000-06-07 | Motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, (Included in leave book), Completed on: 2000-06-07 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2000-06-07 | Application for leave to appeal, (first application)(C/A order missing - filed June 12/00)(page 260A of reasons for judgment of C.A. received on July 27 and to be added on leave book), Completed on: 2000-06-12 | Vancouver College Limited |
| 2000-06-07 | Correspondence received from, H. Brown; requesting leave to appeal be expedited. | Vancouver College Limited |
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
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver College Limited | Applicant | Active |
| St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| Representative Counsel for the Charitable Objects of the Christian Brothers of Ireland | Applicant | Active |
| Burnell, John | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation) | Respondent | Active |
| Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation | Respondent | Active |
| The Attorney General for Newfoundland and Labrador | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Vancouver College Limited
Counsel
Lisa A. Warren
2600 - 700 Georgia St. West
P.O. Box 10026
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1B3
Telephone: (604) 661-9332
FAX: (604) 661-9349
Email: gmacintosh@farris.com
Agent
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
Party: Representative Counsel for the Charitable Objects of the Christian Brothers of Ireland
Counsel
Sandra Forbes
Brian Smith
Commerce Court West
P.O. Box 25, 28th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2266
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
Party: St. Thomas More Collegiate Ltd.
Counsel
Robin McFee
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
Agent
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
Party: Burnell, John
Counsel
Robin N. McFee
200 - 375 Water St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5C6
Telephone: (604) 687-7700
FAX: (604) 687-5596
Agent
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
Party: The Christian Brothers of Ireland in Canada (in liquidation)
Counsel
Kim E.D. Snell
John P. Sullivan
130 King Street, West
Exchange Tower, Suite 1600
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Representative Counsel for Persons Having Claims as a Result of Physical, Sexual or Emotional Assault or Abuse or Who Otherwise Have Tort Claims in the Liquidation
Counsel
3200 - 401 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
Telephone: (416) 862-7822
FAX: (416) 862-2568
Party: The Attorney General for Newfoundland and Labrador
Counsel
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-0288
FAX: (709) 729-2129
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
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Lower court rulings
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
98-CL-002670
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Court of Appeal for Ontario
C29290
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