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42385
Michael Taylor v. Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta in their official capacity, et al.
(Alberta) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-07-29) | Attorney General of Canada in their official capacity |
| 2026-07-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2026-07-29, (Printed version filed on 2026-07-29) | Attorney General of Canada in their official capacity |
| 2026-06-03 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A | Michael Taylor |
| 2026-06-03 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2026-06-01 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing: - Public access to information form (Rec 6-3-2026) - Proof of service compliant with Rule 20 (Rec 6-3-2026), Completed on: 2026-06-03, (Printed version filed on 2026-06-03) |
Michael Taylor |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor, Michael | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta in their official capacity | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada in their official capacity | Respondent | Active |
| Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction in their official capacity | Respondent | Active |
| Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service | Respondent | Active |
| McGee, Elaine | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Taylor, Michael
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta in their official capacity
Counsel
1710, 639 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 465-4079
Email: adam.norton@gov.ab.ca
Party: Attorney General of Canada in their official capacity
Counsel
#1020, 444 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0X8
Telephone: (403) 462-7519
Email: Matthew.Szostakiwskyj@justice.gc.ca
Party: Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction in their official capacity
Counsel
1710, 639 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 465-4079
Email: adam.norton@gov.ab.ca
Party: Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service
Counsel
1710, 639 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (403) 465-4079
Email: adam.norton@gov.ab.ca
Party: McGee, Elaine
Counsel
354 8 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 3J8
Telephone: (587) 349-3153
Email: agupta@far-sight.ca
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Lower court rulings
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
2403 - 18471
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