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31103
Ville de Lévis v. Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc., et al.
(Quebec) (Civil) (By Leave)
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Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-20 | Appeal closed | |
| 2008-05-20 | Certificate of taxation issued to, Pierre Landry | |
| 2008-05-20 | Certificate of taxation issued to, Pierre Landry | |
| 2008-05-15 | Decision on the bill of costs, in the amount of $17,110.53, Reg | |
| 2008-05-15 | Decision on the bill of costs, in the amount of $355.00, Reg | |
| 2008-05-14 | Submission of the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2008-05-14 | Submission of the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2007-10-30 | Payment out cheque issued, ($529.95) | |
| 2007-10-09 | Approved order for payment out, sent to Finance Oct. 10/07 | |
| 2007-10-05 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (consent), Completed on: 2007-10-05 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2007-10-05 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for the reimbursement of the deposit for security, Completed on: 2007-10-05 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2007-10-04 | Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), Response to reply dated Oct.2/07 (dated Oct. 4/07, cc. F. Deschênes), Completed on: 2007-10-04 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2007-10-02 | Reply to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), (dated Oct. 2/07, cc.S. Gagné), Completed on: 2007-10-02 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2007-09-28 | Response to the bill of costs, Response to reply dated Sept. 28/07 (dated Sept. 28/07, cc. P. Landry), Completed on: 2007-09-28 | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2007-09-28 | Reply to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), (dated Sept. 28/07, cc. R.Gaudreau), Completed on: 2007-09-28 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2007-09-28 | Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), of Fraternité des Policiers (dated Sept. 27/07), cc. S. Veilleux), Completed on: 2007-09-28 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2007-09-26 | Response to the bill of costs, (Letter Form), of Ass. des Policiers (dated Sept. 26/07, cc. P. Landry), Completed on: 2007-09-26 | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2007-09-19 | Bill of costs, (Fraternité des Policiers de Lévis inc. et Danny Belleau), Completed on: 2007-09-19 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2007-09-19 | Bill of costs, (Ass. des Policières et Policiers provinciaux du Québec), Completed on: 2007-09-19 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2007-03-23 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2007-03-23 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2007-03-22 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Ba Bi De F Abe Cha, The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Quebec), Number 200-09-004622-038, dated June 20, 2005, heard on the November 7, 2006, is allowed and the sanction of dismissal restored, with costs to the appellant before the Quebec Court of Appeal and before this Court. Allowed, with costs |
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| 2006-12-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to CPAC re: broadcast of hearing (with cc. to all parties) - NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC | |
| 2006-12-06 | Correspondence received from, Langlois Kronstrom Desjardins dated Dec. 6/06 re: broadcast of hearing rec'd by fax (cc. to all parties by fax) - NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-11-27 | Transcript received, (58 pages) (redacted version March 31, 2009) | |
| 2006-11-10 | Correspondence received from, S. Gagné of Trudel, Nadeau dated November 10, 2006 (fax copy) re: in response to Me Veilleux's letter - NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-11-08 | Correspondence received from, S. Veilleux dated November 9, 2006 (fax copy) re: summary of the case - NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-11-07 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2006-11-07 | Intervener's condensed book, Submitted in Court (14 copies) | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2006-11-07 | Appellant's condensed book, Submitted in Court (14 copies) | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-11-07 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, From all parties | |
| 2006-11-07 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2006-11-07, CJ Ba Bi De F Abe Cha Judgment reserved |
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| 2006-11-06 | Respondent's book of authorities, SUPPLEMENTARY legislation authorities (Submitted in Court - 14 copies), Completed on: 2006-11-06 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-11-06 | Correspondence received from, Serge Gagné dated November 6, 2006. Re: Will be filing excerpts of legislation at end of day. | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-11-03 | Appellant's book of authorities, SUPPLEMENTAL, Completed on: 2006-11-03 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-10-26 | Notice of appearance, Gino Castiglio and André Fiset will be present at the hearing. | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2006-10-26 | Notice of appearance, Richard Ramsay, Sarto Veilleux and François LeBel will be present at the hearing. | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-10-24 |
Order by, Abe, À LA SUITE DE L'ORDONNANCE rendue par la juge Abella, le 30 août 2006, accordant l'autorisation d'intervenir à l'Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec; IL EST PAR LA PRÉSENTE ORDONNÉ que cette intervenante pourra présenter une plaidoirie orale d'au plus dix (10) minutes lors de l'audition de l'appel. Allowed in part |
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| 2006-10-20 | Correspondence received from, R. Gaudreau, is agent for Respondents and Intervener | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-10-20 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Vol. 1 to 3), Completed on: 2006-10-20 | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2006-10-20 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2006-10-20 | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2006-09-27 | Notice of appearance, Serge Gagné and Maude Gagné will be appearing at the hearing. | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-08-30 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY ABELLA J.) | |
| 2006-08-30 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Abe, La demande d'autorisation d'intervenir présentée par l'Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec est accordée; la requérante aura le droit de signifier et de déposer un mémoire de 20 pages au plus tard le 20 octobre 2006. La demande visant à présenter une plaidoirie orale sera examinée 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 à l'appelante et aux intimés tous débours supplémentaires résultant de leur intervention. Granted |
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| 2006-08-30 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Abe | |
| 2006-08-23 | Notice of hearing sent to parties | |
| 2006-08-21 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2006-11-07 Judgment reserved |
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| 2006-08-08 | Appeal perfected for hearing | |
| 2006-08-02 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2006-08-02 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-08-02 | Respondent's record, Completed on: 2006-08-02 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-08-02 | Respondent's factum, (CD rec'd Aug. 8/06), Completed on: 2006-08-08 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-07-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Serge Gagné dated July 17/06, Completed on: 2006-07-18 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-07-14 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from Sarto Veilleux dated July 14/06, Completed on: 2006-07-14 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-07-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform), Completed on: 2006-07-17 | Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec |
| 2006-06-12 | Appellant's book of authorities, (Vol. I and II - 16 copies rec'd) -2 copies returned to Sylvie Rousel on Sept. 5, 2006, Completed on: 2006-06-12 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-06-12 | Supplemental document, (Vol. I and II - Legislation) -2 copies returned to Sylvie Rousel on Sept. 5, 2006 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-06-12 | Appellant's record, (Vol. I to V), Completed on: 2006-06-12 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-06-12 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2006-06-12 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-04-05 | Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted) | |
| 2006-03-31 | Correspondence received from, Richard Gaudreau dated March 31/06 re: is acting as Ott. Agent | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2006-03-21 | Notice of deposit for security, ($10.00 receipt #3686) | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-03-17 | Notice of appeal, Notice of Security Deposit missing rec'd March 21/06, Completed on: 2006-03-21 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2006-02-17 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2006-02-17 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2006-02-16 |
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 of Quebec (Quebec), Number 200-09-004622-038, dated June 20, 2005, is granted with costs to the applicant in any event of the cause. Granted, with costs |
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| 2006-01-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, De F Abe | |
| 2005-11-24 | Correspondence received from, Noel & Assoc. granting us permission to remove intervener from the covers of documents. | Ville de Lévis |
| 2005-10-24 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2005-10-24 | Ville de Lévis |
| 2005-10-14 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2005-10-14 | Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. |
| 2005-09-21 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2005-09-16 | Application for leave to appeal, (2 volumes) Service missing - Rec'd Sept. 23, 2005, Completed on: 2005-09-23 | Ville de Lévis |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ville de Lévis | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Belleau, Danny | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Ville de Lévis
Counsel
Sarto Veilleux
François LeBel
5790, boul. Étienne-Dallaire
Bureau 205
Lévis, Quebec
G6V 8V6
Telephone: (418) 650-7000
FAX: (418) 838-5518
Email: richard.ramsay@lkd.ca
Agent
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 503-2178
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: p.landry@noelassocies.com
Party: Fraternité des policiers de Lévis Inc.
Counsel
Maude Gagné
7955, boul. Louis-H. Lafontaine
Anjou, Quebec
H1K 4E4
Telephone: (514) 356-3346
FAX: (514) 356-1248
Email: sgagne@trudelnadeau.com
Agent
167, rue Notre Dame de l'Île
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3T3
Telephone: (819) 770-7928
FAX: (819) 770-1424
Email: bergeron.gaudreau@qc.aira.com
Party: Belleau, Danny
Counsel
Maude Gagné
7955, boul. Louis-H. Lafontaine
Anjou, Quebec
H1K 4E4
Telephone: (514) 356-3346
FAX: (514) 356-1248
Email: sgagne@trudelnadeau.com
Agent
167, rue Notre Dame de l'Île
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3T3
Telephone: (819) 770-7928
FAX: (819) 770-1424
Email: bergeron.gaudreau@qc.aira.com
Party: Association des policières et policiers provinciaux du Québec
Counsel
André Fiset
441 rue de la Gauchetière Est
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 2M7
Telephone: (514) 849-7791
FAX: (514) 849-0295
Agent
167, rue Notre Dame de l'Île
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3T3
Telephone: (819) 770-7928
FAX: (819) 770-1424
Email: bergeron.gaudreau@qc.aira.com
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Statutes - Administrative law - Standard of review - Conflicting statutes - Interpretation - Professional law - Municipal law - Labour law - Arbitration - Dismissal of police officer guilty of indictable offences - Grievances arbitrator ordering reinstatement of officer on ground that his psychological, family and drinking problems were “specific circumstances [that] justify another sanction” within meaning of Police Act - Whether s. 116 of Cities and Towns Act and s. 119 of Police Act inconsistent in case of dismissal of police officer and, if so, which takes precedence? - What standard of review applies to assessment of this inconsistency and to arbitrator’s interpretation of words “specific circumstances” in s. 119 of Police Act? - Whether arbitrator’s exercise of discretion or measure of discretion granted by these words patently unreasonable, unreasonable or incorrect, as case may be - Police Act, R.S.Q., c. P-13.1, s. 119 - Cities and Towns Act, R.S.Q., c. C-19, s. 116.
On February 3, 2001, police officer Danny Belleau pleaded guilty to six of eight charges against him, including assault and death threats against his spouse, carelessness in relation to three firearms and breach of a judicial undertaking not to approach his former spouse. The police force of which he had been a member until then dismissed him. He then filed a grievance. The arbitrator concluded that the officers’s family troubles, psychological problems and alcohol abuse had led him to commit these indictable offences and that they were “specific circumstances” that allowed for a sanction other than dismissal under the second paragraph of s. 119 of the Police Act.
Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
200-05-017598-025
Requête en révision judiciaire accueillie; destitution de l'intimé Belleau rétablie.
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)
200-09-004622-038
Appel accueilli; destitution de l'intimé Belleau annulée et sentence arbitrale de réintégration rétablie
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