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29568

Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2003-10-23 Close file on Leave
2003-09-19 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2003-09-18 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-771-00, dated December 10, 2002, is dismissed without costs.
Dismissed, without costs
2003-07-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, G Ma Arb
2003-05-09 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Letter Form), from Gowlings dated May 9, 2003 re: will not be filing a reply, Completed on: 2003-05-09 Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
2003-04-30 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2003-04-28 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-04-28 Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
2003-03-31 Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-04-30 Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
2003-01-30 Order on motion to extend the time to file and/or serve the leave application
2003-01-30 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, to March 31, 2003, Ma
Granted
2003-01-30 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, Ma
2003-01-24 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-01-24 Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
2003-01-24 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, to March 31, 2003, Completed on: 2003-01-29 Chippewas of Nawash First Nation

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Chippewas of Nawash First Nation Applicant Active
Paul Jones and Chief Ralph Akiwenzie Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Respondent Active
and The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Chippewas of Nawash First Nation

Counsel
Louis P. Strezos
J.L. Bloomenfeld
2110 - 120 Adelaide St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1T1
Telephone: (416) 363-7315
FAX: (416) 363-7697
Email: louis.strezos2on@on.aibn.com
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Paul Jones and Chief Ralph Akiwenzie

Counsel
Louis P. Strezos
J.L. Bloomenfeld
2110 - 120 Adelaide St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 1T1
Telephone: (416) 363-7315
FAX: (416) 363-7697
Email: louis.strezos2on@on.aibn.com
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
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: Her Majesty the Queen, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans

Counsel
Dale Yurka
Peter Hajecek
Attorney General of Canada
3400 - 130 King St. W.
Exchange Tower, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 954-8110
FAX: (416) 973-5004
Email: dale.yurka@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

Party: and The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Counsel
Dale Yurka
Peter Hajecek
Attorney General of Canada
3400 - 130 King St. W.
Exchange Tower, Box 36
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1K6
Telephone: (416) 954-8110
FAX: (416) 973-5004
Email: dale.yurka@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca

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Lower court rulings

November 9, 2000
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-730-99

Applicants' claim alleging a violation of s. 15(1) of the Charter and a breach of fiduciary duty by the Respondents, dismissed

December 10, 2002
Federal Court of Appeal

A-771-00

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27