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29667
Superintendent of Financial Institutions, et al. v. The Bank of Nova Scotia, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
(Sealing order)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-25 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2003-11-21 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2003-11-20 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA029174, dated January 20, 2003, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2003-10-08 | Correspondence received from, E. Van Bemmel re: respondents do not object the recent decision from Alberta going to the judges (E-Mail) | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| 2003-10-01 | Correspondence received from, S. Macdonald dated Sept. 30/03 re: enclosing a recent decision of the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench (sent to the judges Oct. 8/03) | Superintendent of Financial Institutions |
| 2003-09-08 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ba De | |
| 2003-05-14 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (BY MAJOR J.) | |
| 2003-05-14 |
Decision on the miscellaneous motion, Ma, 1) the exhibits "J", "L" and "N" to the affidavit of Janet Crawford and exhibit "1" in the proceedings before Pitfield, J. of the Supreme Court of British Columbia be filed in this Court under seal, subject to the Court rescinding this order if necessary. 2) the sealed exhibits will only be made available to counsel for the applicant, counsel for the respondents, members of this Court, Court staff and other persons as the parties may, in writing, agree or as this Court may further order. Granted |
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| 2003-05-13 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Ma | |
| 2003-05-13 | Order on motion to leave to intervene, (BY MAJOR J.) | |
| 2003-05-13 |
Decision on motion for leave to intervene, Ma, The application for leave to intervene by the Attorney General of Quebec on the application for leave to appeal is dismissed, without prejudice to any application the applicant may see fit to bring for intervener status on the appeal itself in the event leave is granted. Dismissed |
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| 2003-05-12 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ma | |
| 2003-05-07 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Burke-Robertson dated May 7, 2003 (via e-mail), Completed on: 2003-05-07 | Financial Institutions Commission and Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2003-05-01 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2003-05-01 | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| 2003-04-30 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene., Completed on: 2003-04-30 | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2003-04-28 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2003-04-28 | Superintendent of Financial Institutions |
| 2003-04-28 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-04-25 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies - book form, Completed on: 2003-04-25 | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| 2003-04-24 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (that exhibits "J", "L" and "N" to the affidavit of J. Crawford and exhibit "1" be sealed), Completed on: 2003-04-24 | Superintendent of Financial Institutions |
| 2003-04-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-04-28 | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| 2003-04-15 | Motion for leave to intervene, 6 copies, Completed on: 2003-04-15 | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2003-03-19 | Application for leave to appeal, (formal order of C.A. not yet entered - filed June 11/03), Completed on: 2003-06-11 | Superintendent of Financial Institutions |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent of Financial Institutions | Applicant | Active |
| Financial Institutions Commission and Attorney General of British Columbia | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | Respondent | Active |
| Optima Communications Canada Inc. | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Counsel
6th Floor - 1001 Douglas Street
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8499
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Financial Institutions Commission and Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
6th Floor - 1001 Douglas Street
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8499
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Agent
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: The Bank of Nova Scotia
Counsel
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 0A3
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 632-3232
Email: gcowper@fasken.com
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: Optima Communications Canada Inc.
Counsel
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 0A3
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 632-3232
Email: gcowper@fasken.com
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
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
L002546
Respondents' application for judicial review dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA029174
Appeal allowed
Filed documents
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