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28041

Her Majesty the Queen, et al. v. George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns, et al.

(Federal) (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)
2001-02-20 Close file on Leave
2001-02-19 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties
2001-01-23 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared
2000-10-27 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2000-10-26 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.
Dismissed, with costs
2000-10-19 Order issued on motion for a stay of execution, (by the Court)
2000-10-19 Decision on the motion for a stay of execution
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2000-10-19 Correspondence received from, Sandra Phillips (by fax) dated Oct. 19/00 in response to Mr. Peltz's letter of Oct. 18/00 (sent to panel Oct. 19/2000) The Minister of National Revenue
2000-10-19 Correspondence received from, (by fax) A. Peltz; responding to Ms. Phillips letter of Oct. 17 George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns
2000-10-17 Correspondence received from, (by fax) S. Phillips; re: to expedite the stay and leave applications Her Majesty the Queen
2000-10-10 Correspondence received from, (by fax) S. Phillips; re: has brought an application in the Federal Court, Trial Division for Oct. 17 for an Order requiring the applicants (defendants) to file a defence and for the appointment of a case management judge. (sent to panel Oct. 16/2000) Her Majesty the Queen
2000-10-02 Submission of motion for a stay of execution, CJ
2000-10-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Ma
2000-09-15 Reply to motion for a stay of execution, (book form), Completed on: 2000-09-15 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-09-13 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2000-09-13 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-09-12 Response to the motion for a stay of execution, from A. Peltz, Completed on: 2000-09-12 George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns
2000-09-05 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-09-05 George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns
2000-08-31 Correspondence received from, Arne Peltz (by fax) dated August 31/00 re: is opposing the stay George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns
2000-08-24 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2000-08-23 Motion for a stay of execution, Completed on: 2000-08-23 Her Majesty the Queen
2000-08-08 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2000-08-24 Her Majesty the Queen

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Applicant Active
The Minister of National Revenue Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns Respondent Active
pursuant to section 150 of the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985 c.1 (5th Supp.) as amended, excepting those filers as described in paragraph 2 of this Claim Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Sandra Phillips
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

Party: The Minister of National Revenue

Counsel
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Sandra Phillips
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

Party: George William Harris on his own behalf, and on behalf of a class of Plaintiffs comprised of all individuals and others required to file returns

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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

Party: pursuant to section 150 of the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985 c.1 (5th Supp.) as amended, excepting those filers as described in paragraph 2 of this Claim

Counsel
Arne Peltz
Public Interest Law Centre
402 - 294 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0B9
Telephone: (204) 985-8541
FAX: (204) 985-8544
Email: PILCLAM@MTS.Net
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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

December 31, 1997
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2407-96

see file

December 30, 1998
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-2407-96

see file

June 2, 2000
Federal Court of Appeal

A-25-99

dismissed with costs

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Date modified: 2025-02-27