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30463

Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations v. The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission, et al.

(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2005-03-08 Close file on Leave
2005-03-04 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2005-03-04 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2005-03-03 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 (Victoria), Number CA31643, dated May 14, 2004, is dismissed with costs to the respondent Vintage Petroleum Canada, Inc.
Dismissed, with costs
2005-03-03 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, The application for an extension of time is granted.
Granted
2005-01-24 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Bi Cha
2005-01-24 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ Bi Cha
2004-12-22 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, (Letter Form), from Karen Horsman dated Dec. 17/04 joint with the affidavits of Karen Horsman & Heather Lewis, Completed on: 2004-12-22 The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission
2004-12-15 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (pursuant to Rule 64), Completed on: 2004-12-21 Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations
2004-12-09 Letter and notice pursuant to Rule 64 sent to, all Parties
2004-09-21 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, by Vintage Petroleum Canada et al., Completed on: 2004-09-30 Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations
2004-09-21 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, by A.G. - B.C., Completed on: 2004-10-18 Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations
2004-09-13 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-09-13 The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission
2004-09-13 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-09-13 Attorney General of British Columbia
2004-09-13 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (service coming - rec'd Sept. 20), Completed on: 2004-09-20 Vintage Petroleum Canada, Inc.
2004-08-17 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal
2004-08-13 Application for leave to appeal, (C/A order missing - rec'd Dec. 15/04), Completed on: 2004-12-15 Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission Respondent Active
Vintage Petroleum Canada, Inc. Respondent Active
Attorney General of British Columbia Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Chief Allan Apsassin, on his own behalf and on behalf of the members of the Saulteau First Nations

Counsel
Robert J. M. Janes
Cook, Roberts
7th Floor - 1175 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 2E1
Telephone: (250) 385-1411
FAX: (250) 413-3300
Agent
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

Party: The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission

Counsel
Ted Gouge, Q.C.
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 Douglas Street
PO Box 9280, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8877
FAX: (250) 953-4348
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Vintage Petroleum Canada, Inc.

Counsel
A.W. (Sandy) Carpenter
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
350 - 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3N9
Telephone: (403) 261-5350
FAX: (403) 261-5351

Party: Attorney General of British Columbia

Counsel
Ted Gouge, Q.C.
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 Douglas Street
PO Box 9280, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9J7
Telephone: (250) 356-8877
FAX: (250) 953-4348
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

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Lower court rulings

January 27, 2004
Supreme Court of British Columbia

03 3211

Applicant's application for judicial review from respondent Commission's decision to authorize Vintage Petroleum Canada Inc. to construct test gas well dismissed

May 14, 2004
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Victoria)

CA31643

Appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-02-27