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29519
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation v. Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc., et al.
(Quebec) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-03 | Appeal closed | |
| 2004-09-23 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal | |
| 2004-07-30 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2004-07-29 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Ia Ma Ba Bi LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-009773-003, dated October 16, 2002, heard on February 18, 2004 is dismissed with costs, Binnie J. dissenting. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2004-02-26 | Transcript received, (55 pages) | |
| 2004-02-18 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2004-02-18 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, from all parties | |
| 2004-02-18 | Respondent's condensed book, submitted in court (14 copies) | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2004-02-18 | Appellant's condensed book, submitted in court (14 copies) | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2004-02-18 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2004-02-18, CJ Ia Ma Ba Bi LeB De Judgment reserved |
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| 2004-02-06 | Notice of appearance, from Noel & Ass. | Chambre des notaires du Québec |
| 2004-02-06 | Order on motion to strike out, (BY BASTARACHE J.) | |
| 2004-02-06 |
Decision on motion to strike out, Ba, La requête est accueillie en partie. Le pouvoir de la Cour d'octroyer des dépens aux termes de l'article 47 de la Loi sur la Cour suprême est inconditionnel, aussi n'y a-t-il aucune raison de radier le paragraphe 95 du mémoire des intimés. D'autre part, la demande de l'appelante relativement au paragraphe 101 est accueillie; les intimés ne sont pas autorisés à soulever une question nouvelle qui n'a pas fait l'objet d'une autorisation d'appel. Allowed in part |
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| 2004-02-05 | Submission of motion to strike out, Ba | |
| 2004-02-05 | Notice of appearance, From Gowling | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2004-01-23 | Response to motion to strike out, (Letter Form), from A. Martinez dated Jan. 23, 2004 (fax copy)(original received on Jan. 26, 2004), Completed on: 2004-01-23 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2004-01-19 |
Order by, Ia, À LA SUITE DE LA DEMANDE de la Chambre des notaires du Québec visant à obtenir l'autorisation d'intervenir dans l'appel susmentionné et suite à l'ordonnance du 17 décembre 2003; IL EST EN OUTRE ORDONNÉ que la plaidoirie de l'intervenant soit ainsi limitée à quinze (15) minutes. Granted |
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| 2004-01-16 | Appellant's factum - cross appeal, Incomplete | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2004-01-16 | Motion to strike out, part of paragraph 95 and the paragraph 101 of the respondents' factum, Completed on: 2004-01-16 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2004-01-14 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2004-01-14 | Chambre des notaires du Québec |
| 2004-01-08 | Appeal perfected for hearing | |
| 2004-01-06 | Respondent's factum - cross appeal, (joint), Completed on: 2004-01-06 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2004-01-06 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2004-01-06 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2004-01-06 | Respondent's record, Completed on: 2004-01-06 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2004-01-06 | Respondent's factum, (joint with cross-appeal), Completed on: 2004-01-06 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2003-12-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY IACOBUCCI J.) | |
| 2003-12-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Ia, La demande d'autorisation d'intervenir présentée par la Chambre des notaires du Québec est accordée; la requérante aura le droit de signifier et déposer un mémoire de 20 pages au plus. La demande visant à présenter une plaidoirie seront examinées après la réception et l'examen de l'argumentation écrite des parties et de l'intervenante. L'intervenante n'aura pas le droit de produire d'autres éléments de preuve ni d'ajouter quoi que ce soit au dossier des parties. Conformément au par. 59(1)(a) des Règles de la Cour suprême du Canada, l'intervenante paiera aux appelants et aux intimés tous débours supplémentaires résultant de leur intervention. Granted |
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| 2003-12-16 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ia | |
| 2003-12-15 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from M. Jetté re: to J. Jeansonne's response (by fax), Completed on: 2003-12-15 | Chambre des notaires du Québec |
| 2003-12-12 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from S. Gadoury, Completed on: 2003-12-12 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-12-11 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from J. Jeansonne (by fax - original rec'd Dec. 16/03), Completed on: 2003-12-11 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2003-12-01 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2003-12-16 | Chambre des notaires du Québec |
| 2003-11-24 | Notice of hearing sent to parties | |
| 2003-11-20 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2004-02-18 Judgment reserved |
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| 2003-11-12 | Appellant's book of authorities, (15 copies), Completed on: 2003-11-24 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-11-12 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to XVII + 1vol. of Exhibits P-2, etc. (25 copies of vol. I and 13 copies of exhibits), Completed on: 2003-11-24 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-11-12 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2003-11-24 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-08-26 | Correspondence received from, J. Jeansonne re: to confirm McCarthy Tétrault as agent (by fax) | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2003-08-22 | Notice of deposit for security | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-08-21 | Correspondence received from, S. Gadoury dated Aug. 13/03 re: to confirm H. S. Brown, Q.C. to act as Ottawa agent | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-08-19 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2003-08-22 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-07-14 | Correspondence received from, Jacques Jeansonne dated 07/14/03 re: he is now with the firm of Deslauriers Jeansonne at 1100 de la Gauchetière West, Montreal, QC, H3B 2S2 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2003-06-30 | Appeal court record, (3 boxes - joint with Trial Court record) | |
| 2003-06-20 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2003-06-19 | Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted) | |
| 2003-06-19 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to cross-appeal Dismissed |
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| 2003-06-19 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to cross-appeal is dismissed and the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal), Number 500-09-009773-003, dated October 16, 2002, is granted without costs. Granted, without costs |
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| 2003-05-12 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ba De | |
| 2003-05-12 | All material on the application for leave to cross-appeal submitted to the Judges, CJ Ba De | |
| 2003-02-07 | Memorandum of argument in response to the cross-appeal, Completed on: 2003-03-28 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| 2003-01-28 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-01-10 | Application for leave to cross-appeal, (joint), Completed on: 2003-01-28 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2003-01-10 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (joint with cross-appeal), Completed on: 2003-01-10 | Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. |
| 2002-12-16 | Application for leave to appeal, 3 vol. (leave and Pieces D-1 and D-3), Completed on: 2003-01-28 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Applicant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Néron, Gilles E. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chambre des notaires du Québec | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Counsel
Judith Harvie
André Lespérance
Services juridiques - 2e étage
1400, boul. René-Lévesque Est
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 2M2
Telephone: (514) 597-4094
FAX: (514) 597-4087
Agent
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: Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc.
Counsel
1100, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
7eme Étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 2S2
Telephone: (514) 878-3353
FAX: (514) 878-0018
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Néron, Gilles E.
Counsel
1100, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
7eme Étage
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 2S2
Telephone: (514) 878-3353
FAX: (514) 878-0018
Agent
1400 - 40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: cbaxter@mccarthy.ca
Party: Chambre des notaires du Québec
Counsel
2001, McGill College Avenue
9th Floor
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 1G1
Telephone: (514) 871-2800
FAX: (514) 871-3933
Email: michel.jette@jolicoeurlacasse.com
Agent
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
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Summary
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The Respondent Gilles Néron is the incorporator of Gilles E. Néron Communication Marketing Inc (GEN), which provided communication consulting services to the CNQ. On December 15, 1994, the Appellant published a report upon the CNQ during one of its Le Point broadcasts.
To counter the negative effects from this report, the CNQ put Mr. Néron in charge of demanding a right of reply. He made three phone attempts to get in touch with the report producer, but to no avail. He then decided to write her a letter to arrange for a meeting. Few days later, the CNQ modified its approach and decided against making a reply. It cancelled Mr. Néron’s instructions, but his letter was already in the Appellant’s hands.
In January 1995, a CBC reporter inquired from the CNQ as to Mr. Néron’s letter. She was told that this was his personal initiative. She phoned Mr. Néron and was told that this letter was only a request for a right of reply and that it was not intended for publication. The reporter then pointed out to Mr. Néron that his letter contained two mistakes. Having obtained the challenged information from the CNQ, a surprised Mr. Néron requested to be given three days to check the matter. Two days later, however, the Appellant broadcast a report during which specific mention was made of the two erroneous statements appearing in Mr. Néron’s letter.
Following this telecast, the CNQ terminated its contract with the Respondents. It released a public communique confirming the cancellation of the contract. A copy of this communique was sent to every notary in Quebec, every professional order, the press, the Quebec Interprofessional Council, the Office des professions and the Minister of Justice.
The Respondents have sued for damages the Appellant, the CNQ and others.The Superior Court awarded damages to the Respondents. The Court of Appeal confirmed this decision and held, moreover, that the damages should be in solidum.
Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
500-05-009911-957, 500-05-014030-967, 500-05-018982-965
Action en dommages des intimés, accueillie : appelante condamnée à payer 225 000$ à la société intimée et 939 207$ à l'intimé Néron à titre de dommages généraux; appelante condamnée à payer 50 000$ à titre de dommages exemplaires;...
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-09-009773-003
Appel accueilli en partie : dommages généraux à payer à la société intimée réduits à 25 000$; dommages généraux à payer à l'intimé Néron réduits à 633 153$; condamnation pour dommages exemplaires réduite à 15 000$; condamnations déclarées in solidum....
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