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28871

ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc. v. The Bank of Nova Scotia, et al.

(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)
2005-06-17 Payment out cheque issued, ($529.00)
2005-05-31 Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance June 2, 2005.
2004-09-23 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2004-07-13 Appeal closed
2004-05-17 Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties
2004-05-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Ba Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-008724-999, dated August 28, 2001, heard on November 4, 2003 is dismissed without costs, except as regards the amicus curiae whose costs will be paid in accordance with the order rendered upon its appointment.

Dismissed, without costs
2003-11-12 Transcript received, (44 pages)
2003-11-04 Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow
2003-11-04 Hearing of the appeal, 2003-11-04, CJ Ba Arb LeB De
Judgment reserved
2003-11-04 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, from all parties
2003-11-04 Supplemental document, 7 page document submitted on RESP ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-10-24 Reply factum on appeal, Completed on: 2003-11-03 Guy Thibault
2003-10-23 Notice of appearance, Danny Galarneau Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec
2003-10-20 Notice of appearance, James A. Wood and Annie Galarneau James A. Woods
2003-10-20 Order on motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (BY BASTARACHE J.)
2003-10-20 Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, Ba, À LA SUITE D'UNE DEMANDE de l'intimé, Guy Thibault, visant à obtenir la permission de signifier et déposer un mémoire en réplique;
ET APRÈS AVOIR PRIS CONNAISSANCE de la documentation déposée;
IL EST PAR LA PRÉSENTE ORDONNÉ CE QUI SUIT:
La demande est accordée.
Granted
2003-10-20 Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, Ba
2003-10-15 Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (Letter Form), from James A. Wood dated 10/15/03, Completed on: 2003-10-15 James A. Woods
2003-10-09 Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (by e-mail), Completed on: 2003-10-09 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-10-09 Response to motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (Letter Form), from H. Brown dated Oct. 8, 2003, Completed on: 2003-10-09 The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-09-26 Notice of appearance, (will not be appearing) The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-09-22 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, (fax copies), Completed on: 2003-11-03 Guy Thibault
2003-08-29 Notice of hearing sent to parties
2003-08-28 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-11-04
Judgment reserved
2003-06-16 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-06-16 Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec
2003-06-16 Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-06-16 Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec
2003-05-21 Correspondence received from, Guy Thibault dated 05/19/03 (copy of a letter to James Woods) Guy Thibault
2003-04-25 Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-04-25 James A. Woods
2003-04-25 Supplemental factum, (amicus curiae) James A. Woods
2003-04-24 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2003-05-05 The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-04-24 Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY DESCHAMPS, J.)
2003-04-24 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, by sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec (20 pages factum - 15 mins. oral submission), De
Granted
2003-04-24 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, De
2003-04-22 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from G. Thibault dated April 22, 2003 (fax copy)(original received on April 29, 2003), Completed on: 2003-04-22 Guy Thibault
2003-04-07 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from A. Galarneau dated April 4, 2003 (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-04-07 James A. Woods
2003-04-04 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from J.-M. Loranger dated April 4, 2003 (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-04-04 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-04-03 Appeal perfected for hearing
2003-04-01 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from H. Brown dated March 31, 2003, Completed on: 2003-04-01 The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-03-28 Appeal perfected for hearing
2003-03-26 Appeal court record, 1 box
2003-03-26 Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies, Completed on: 2003-03-26 Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec
2003-03-24 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2003-04-03 Guy Thibault
2003-03-19 Correspondence received from, S. Altier dated March 17/03 (by fax) re: in response to the letter sent by the Court on Feb. 19/03 (original rec'd March 24/03) The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-03-17 Correspondence received from, G. Thibault dated March 17/03 (by fax) re: in response to the letter sent by the Court on Feb. 19/03 Guy Thibault
2003-03-07 Correspondence received from, J. A. Woods dated March 7/03 (by fax) re: in response to the letter sent by the Court on Feb. 19/03 James A. Woods
2003-03-06 Correspondence received from, J.-M Loranger dated March 6/03 (by fax) re: in response to the letter sent by the Court on Feb. 19/03 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-03-06 Correspondence received from, H. S. Brown, Q.C., dated March 5/03 re: deadline ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-02-28 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-03-05 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-02-28 Appellant's record, Completed on: 2003-03-05 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-02-28 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2003-03-05 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2003-02-27 Correspondence received from, G. Thibault dated Feb. 25, 2003 re: will be filing a factum Guy Thibault
2003-02-26 Correspondence received from, A. Galarneau (by fax) re: requesting for Mr. Woods photocopies of certain documents received from the Court of Appeal James A. Woods
2003-02-25 Correspondence received from, M.-A. Girard dated Feb. 25, 2003 (fax copy) re: will response to the Registrar's letter by March 10, 2003 The Bank of Nova Scotia
2003-02-19 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, parties from the Registrar re: views on intention to proceed
2003-01-23 Correspondence received from, James A. Wood dated 01/23/03 re appointment as Amicus Curiae James A. Woods
2002-12-23 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, James A. Woods; re: appointed as amicus curiae / nommé amicus curiae
2002-12-12 Correspondence received from, (fax) P-A Mathieu; pas le mandat d'intervenir pour Guy Thibault / does not have the mandate to intervene on behalf of Guy Thibault Guy Thibault
2002-12-06 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; filing timetable - tentative hearing date / les parties; calendrier des dépôts - date d'audition prévisionnelle
2002-12-06 Notice of appeal, (security / cautionnement # 2626), Completed on: 2002-12-09 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2002-12-03 Appeal court record, (1 box / 1 boîte - joint with Trial Court record / joint avec dossier de première instance)
2002-11-22 Correspondence received from, Marzia Frascadore (par fax) datée du 22 novembre 2002 concernant l'amicus curiae ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2002-11-22 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2002-11-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal
Dismissed
2002-11-21 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, (See Long Judgment)
Granted
2002-06-24 All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges
2002-06-24 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Arb
2002-06-20 Correspondence received from, Julie-Martine Loranger visant à clarifier la désignation de Le Regroupement des Assureurs de Personnes à Charte du Québec. Regroupement des assureurs de personnes à Charte du Québec (R.A.C.Q.)
2001-11-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-11-28 The Bank of Nova Scotia
2001-11-23 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (les intimées s'en remettent à la Cour quant à la demande d'autorisation)(document intitulé comparution), Completed on: 2001-11-23 La Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec and La Caisse Populaire Desjardins de Terrebonne
2001-11-22 Application for leave to cross-appeal, incluant la réponse de l'intimée à la demande d'autorisation, Completed on: 2001-12-27 Regroupement des assureurs de personnes à Charte du Québec (R.A.C.Q.)
2001-11-22 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, incluant une demande d'autorisation d'appel incident, Completed on: 2001-12-27 Regroupement des assureurs de personnes à Charte du Québec (R.A.C.Q.)
2001-11-05 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2001-10-29 Affidavit, in support of Application for Leave to Appeal - Germain Carrière, Gérard Carnon, Suzanne Bourgouin, Bruce A. Ferman, Lorraine Pilon, Gérard J. Taillon, Joanne Vezina ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.
2001-10-26 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-26 ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc. Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
The Bank of Nova Scotia Respondent Active
Thibault, Guy Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Woods, James A. Amicus curiae Active
Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: ScotiaMcLeod, now Scotia Capital Inc.

Counsel
Names
Julie-Martine Loranger
Marzia Frascadore
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
1, Place Ville-Marie
37th Floor
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3P4
Telephone: (514) 878-9641
FAX: (514) 878-1450
Email: juliemartine.loranger@gowlingwlg.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: The Bank of Nova Scotia

Counsel
Name
Sabine Altier
Contact information
Banque Scotia
Legal Department
Ste. 400, 1002 rue Sherbrooke ouest
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 3M3
Telephone: (514) 499-5514
FAX: (514) 499-5372
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Thibault, Guy

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Woods, James A.

Counsel
Names
James A. Woods
Annie Galarneau
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
Michael S. Hébert
Contact information
Beament, Green
Bureau 204
47, rue Clarence
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9K1
Telephone: (613) 241-3400
FAX: (613) 241-8555

Party: Sous-ministre du Revenu du Québec

Counsel
Name
Danny Galarneau
Contact information
Veillette & Associés
3800, rue de Marly, secteur 5-2-8
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1X 4A5
Telephone: (418) 652-6842
FAX: (418) 528-0978
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397

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Lower court rulings

September 27, 1999
Superior Court of Quebec

540-05-004404-996

Respondent Guy Thibault's motion to annul the Respondent Bank of Nova Scotia's seizure of R.R.S.P. funds held with the Appellant dismissed

August 28, 2001
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)

500-09-008724-999

Applicant's appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13