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39959
Yau Wah Steve Lam v. Governors of the University of Calgary, et al.
(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-01 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2022-03-24 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2022-03-24 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2022-03-24 |
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 Alberta (Edmonton), Number 2103-0207AC, 2021 ABCA 367, dated November 9, 2021, is dismissed with costs to the respondents, Governors of the University of Calgary, Derek Lichti, Marcia Buchholz and Tanya Brucker. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2022-02-21 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2022-01-26 | Correspondence received from | Yau Wah Steve Lam |
| 2022-01-20 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), Proof of service require (rec'd 2022-02-07) | Governors of the University of Calgary |
| 2022-01-20 | Notice of name, Proof of service require (rec'd 2022-02-07) | Governors of the University of Calgary |
| 2022-01-20 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Proof of service require (rec'd 2022-02-07), Completed on: 2022-02-18 | Governors of the University of Calgary |
| 2022-01-17 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-02-01) | Alberta Union of Provincial Employees |
| 2022-01-17 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2022-02-01) | Alberta Union of Provincial Employees |
| 2022-01-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2022-02-04, (Printed version filed on 2022-02-01) | Alberta Union of Provincial Employees |
| 2022-01-11 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), (Electronic version filed on 2022-03-03) | Yau Wah Steve Lam |
| 2021-12-23 | Correspondence received from, CA court Order Form | Yau Wah Steve Lam |
| 2021-12-23 | Certificate (on limitations to public access) | Yau Wah Steve Lam |
| 2021-12-22 | Letter advising parties of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED 2021-12-22 | |
| 2021-12-10 |
Book of authorities, (Book Form), REQUIRED: - Proof of service rec'd 2022-01-17, Completed on: 2022-02-04, (Printed version filed on 2021-12-21) |
Yau Wah Steve Lam |
| 2021-11-18 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), TC Order 2022-02-11 rec'd 2022-02-15 Amended Arguments rec'd 2021-12-10 Applicant's record (3 volumes) rec'd 2021-12-10 REQUIRED: - Proof of service rec'd 2022-01-17 - CA order - Public access to information form rec'd 2021-12-23 , Completed on: 2022-02-22, (Printed version filed on 2021-12-21) |
Yau Wah Steve Lam |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lam, Yau Wah Steve | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Governors of the University of Calgary | Respondent | Active |
| Lichti, Derek | Respondent | Active |
| Buchholz, Marcia | Respondent | Active |
| Brucker, Tanya | Respondent | Active |
| Alberta Union of Provincial Employees | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Lam, Yau Wah Steve
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Governors of the University of Calgary
Counsel
1900 Eau Claire Tower
600 - 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3C4
Telephone: (403) 303-9124
Email: tom.ross@mross.com
Party: Lichti, Derek
Counsel
1900 Eau Claire Tower
600 - 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3C4
Telephone: (403) 303-9124
Email: tom.ross@mross.com
Party: Buchholz, Marcia
Counsel
1900 Eau Claire Tower
600 - 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3C4
Telephone: (403) 303-9124
Email: tom.ross@mross.com
Party: Brucker, Tanya
Counsel
1900 Eau Claire Tower
600 - 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3C4
Telephone: (403) 303-9124
Email: tom.ross@mross.com
Party: Alberta Union of Provincial Employees
Counsel
Suite 201, Oliver Building
10225 - 100 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0A1
Telephone: (780) 425-7200
FAX: (780) 425-7202
Email: mfield@blakelydushenski.com
Agent
100- 340 Gilmour Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Summary
Keywords
Appeals — Case management — Application to appeal rulings of Court of Appeal Case Management Officer — Whether Khullar J.A. disregarded evidence and erred in law — Whether the application raises an issue of public importance.
Summary
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The applicant, Mr. Lam, sued the University of Calgary and three of its officers (“University”) for breach of employment contract, discrimination, interference with contractual relations, intentional infliction of mental distress and conspiracy. In the same statement of claim, Mr. Lam also sued the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (“AUPE”) for breach of its duty to fairly represent him in the grievance and arbitration processes, conspiracy and various other causes of action.
At the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Mr. Lam’s claim against the University was summarily dismissed by Master Birkett, and Mr. Lam’s appeal of that decision was dismissed by Little J. Mr. Lam’s claim against AUPE was summarily dismissed by Master Summers, and Mr. Lam’s appeal of that decision was dismissed by Whitling J. An application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal from the decision of Whitling J. was dismissed by Watson J.A. in April 2021.
In September 2021, Mr. Lam filed an application for permission to appeal the decisions of Whitling J. and Little J. to the Court of Appeal of Alberta. Mr. Lam named both the University and AUPE as respondents in his application for permission to appeal the decision of Little J. A Case Management Officer informed Mr. Lam that he had no appeal from the decision of Whitling J. because his application to extend the time to file his notice of appeal had been dismissed by Watson J.A. She also informed Mr. Lam that he could appeal the decision of Little J., but that AUPE was not a proper respondent to the appeal of that decision. Mr. Lam applied to overturn the Case Management Officer’s rulings. Justice Khullar dismissed the application and confirmed the rulings.
Lower court rulings
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary)
2021 ABCA 145, 2103-0061-AC
Mr. Lam’s application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal from the judgment of Whitling J. dismissed.
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
1903 04704, 2021 ABQB 729
Mr. Lam’s appeal of Master Birkett’s decision dismissed.
Court of Appeal of Alberta (Edmonton)
2021 ABCA 367, 2103-0207AC
Mr. Lam’s application to appeal the rulings of the Case Management Officer dismissed.
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