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29842
Attorney General of Canada, et al. v. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| 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 |
Decision on motion to amend, The motion of the respondent to vary or vacate the order of Iacobucci J. pronounced July 22, 2003 and for an order of the court dismissing the applicants' motion for a stay of execution is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2003-11-20 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion of the respondent to vary or vacate the order of Iacobucci J. pronounced July 22, 2003 and for an order of the court dismissing the applicants' motion for a stay of execution is dismissed with costs. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Number CA029217, dated April 23, 2003, is dismissed with costs. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2003-09-02 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (sent to the judges Sept. 3/03), Completed on: 2003-09-02 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-08-29 | Response to motion to amend, (book form - sent to the judges Sept. 3/03), Completed on: 2003-08-29 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-08-25 | Correspondence received from, M. R.V. Storrow, Q.C. re: in response to M. F. Ciavaglia's letter of Aug. 25/03 (by fax) | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. |
| 2003-08-25 | Submission of motion to amend, CJ Ma Arb | |
| 2003-08-25 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ma Arb | |
| 2003-08-25 | Correspondence received from, (by fax) Michael Ciavaglia re: motion to vary or vacate | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-08-22 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-08-22 | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. |
| 2003-08-20 | Order on motion to leave to intervene, (BY BINNIE J.) | |
| 2003-08-20 |
Decision on motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by the Speaker of the House of commons. This application is to be treated as an application to intervene on the appeal itself, if leave be granted, and is therefore adjourned until such time as the leave application is disposed of. Adjourned |
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| 2003-08-20 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Bi | |
| 2003-08-19 | Motion to amend, Motion to vary or vacate the order of Iacobucci J. pronounced July 22, 2003 and for order of the court dismissing the applicant's motion for stay of execution, Completed on: 2003-08-20 | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. |
| 2003-08-18 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene., Completed on: 2003-08-18 | Speaker of the House of Commons |
| 2003-08-11 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (3 copies), Completed on: 2003-08-11 | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. |
| 2003-07-29 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from M. Ciavaglia dated July 29, 2003 (fax copy), Completed on: 2003-07-29 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-07-22 | Book of authorities, re: intervention | Speaker of the House of Commons |
| 2003-07-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form - 3 copies, Completed on: 2003-07-22 | Speaker of the House of Commons |
| 2003-07-22 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, Ia, UPON APPLICATION by the applicants Attorney General of Canada and Paul Martin for a stay of execution; AND HAVING READ the material filed ; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1) The application for a stay of execution pending the application for leave to appeal and, if leave is granted, pending the final determination of the appeal, is granted; 2) There shall be no order as to costs; 3) The application for leave to appeal shall be expedited. Granted |
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| 2003-07-22 | Submission of motion for a stay of execution, Ia | |
| 2003-07-21 | Reply to motion for a stay of execution, book form, Completed on: 2003-07-21 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-07-18 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2003-07-14 | Response to the motion for a stay of execution, book form, Completed on: 2003-07-14 | Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. |
| 2003-07-04 | Motion for a stay of execution, book form, Completed on: 2003-07-04 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-06-23 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2003-06-23 | Attorney General of Canada |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Applicant | Active |
| Martin, Paul | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the House of Commons | Intervener | Pending |
Counsel
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Susanne Pereira
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4836
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: Michael.Ciavaglia@justice.x400.gc.ca
Agent
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: Martin, Paul
Counsel
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4836
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: Michael.Ciavaglia@justice.x400.gc.ca
Agent
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: Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd.
Counsel
David T. Neave
Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street, P. O Box 49314
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1L3
Telephone: (604) 631-3300
FAX: (604) 631-3309
Agent
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Speaker of the House of Commons
Counsel
Gregory S. Tzemenakis
40 Elgin Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
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Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
A952322
Applicants' motion to strike Respondent's amended statement of claim dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA029217
Appeal allowed; matter remitted to chamber judge to determine remedy
Filed documents
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