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26789
British Columbia Human Rights Commission, et al. v. Robin Blencoe, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
Parties
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Counsel
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Commission
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: Willis, Andrea
Counsel
Robert B. Farvolden
206 - 1006 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K4
Telephone: (250) 361-3131
FAX: (250) 361-9161
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K4
Telephone: (250) 361-3131
FAX: (250) 361-9161
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
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: Comissioner of Investigation and Mediation
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
Counsel
Katherine A. Hardie
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
Agent
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Blencoe, Robin
Counsel
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Arvay Finlay
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
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
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Commissioner of Investigation and Mediation
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
Harvey M. Groberman
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
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
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
Counsel
Jennifer L. Conkie
Diane Pothier
Diane Pothier
Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
Suite 7200, Randall Building
555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver,, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 662-7544
FAX: (604) 662-7555
Suite 7200, Randall Building
555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver,, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 662-7544
FAX: (604) 662-7555
Agent
Carole J. Brown
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Coalition
Counsel
Frances M. Kelly
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Patricia J. Wilson
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Schell, Irene
Counsel
Mark C. Stacey
Allard & Company
600 - 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2E6
Telephone: (604) 689-3885
FAX: (604) 687-0814
600 - 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2E6
Telephone: (604) 689-3885
FAX: (604) 687-0814
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
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: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Counsel
William F. Pentney
Fiona Keith
Fiona Keith
Canadian Human Rights Commission
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
Party: Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
Counsel
Hélène Tessier
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
Agent
Richard Gaudreau
Bergeron, Gaudreau, Laporte
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
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: Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Lara J. Morris
Reierson Family Legal Services
PO Box 31008
5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5T9
Telephone: (902) 422-4096
FAX: (902) 422-4098
PO Box 31008
5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5T9
Telephone: (902) 422-4096
FAX: (902) 422-4098
Agent
Peter C. Engelmann
Engelmann Gottheil
500-30 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 235-5327
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: pengelmann@ceglaw.com
500-30 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 235-5327
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: pengelmann@ceglaw.com
Party: Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Aaron L. Berg
Denis Guénette
Denis Guénette
Manitoba Justice
730 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2851
FAX: (204) 948-2826
730 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2851
FAX: (204) 948-2826
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
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: Ontario Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Cathryn Pike
Ontario Human Rights Commission
180 Dundas St West
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z8
Telephone: (416) 326-9876
FAX: (416) 326-9867
180 Dundas St West
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z8
Telephone: (416) 326-9876
FAX: (416) 326-9867
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Milton C. Woodard, Q.C.
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Hart Schwartz
Attorney General of Ontario
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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
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
February 11, 1998
Supreme Court of British Columbia
97-4616
Supreme Court of British Columbia
97-4616
Petition for judicial review dismissed
May 11, 1998
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V03211
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V03211
Appeal allowed, stay of proceedings ordered.
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Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-04 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, + Trial court records | |
| 2000-10-25 | Appeal closed | |
| 2000-10-25 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2000-10-10 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared | |
| 2000-10-06 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2000-10-05 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB, The appeal is allowed, Iacobucci, Binnie, Arbour and LeBel JJ. dissenting in part. The Court of Appeal decision is set aside and the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal should proceed with the hearing of the complaints on their merits. Costs are awarded against the British Columbia Human Rights Commission in favour of Robin Blencoe, Andrea Willis and Irene Schell. Allowed, with costs |
|
| 2000-02-09 | Transcript received, (147 pages) | |
| 2000-01-24 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2000-01-24, (V007-V008), CJ L'HD G Ia Ma Ba Bi Arb LeB Judgment reserved |
|
| 2000-01-24 | General proceeding, to note errata in the factum | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 2000-01-21 | Order on miscellaneous motion | |
| 2000-01-19 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy) | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-19 | Book of authorities, (supplementary), Completed on: 2000-01-20 | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-18 | Correspondence received from, L. Morris dated Jan. 18, 2000 (fax copy) re: will file suppl. book of authorities | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-18 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy) | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-17 | General proceeding, errata in par. 52 of the factum - 1 page long (service requested) sent to McLac, L'Heu, Gonth,Iacob,Major,Basta,Binni,Arbou,LeBel on Jan.18/2000 (revised errata received on Jan. 20, 2000) sent to panel on Jan.21/2000. | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-14 | Supplemental document, (supplement authorities) | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 2000-01-12 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Manitoba Human Rights Commission to Dec. 31/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-12 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2000-01-12 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, Reg, for an order allowing the appellant British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal leave to file a supplementary book of authorities Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-12 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Reg | |
| 2000-01-11 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), to file supplemental book of authorities, Completed on: 2000-01-11 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 2000-01-11 | Other factum, Amended Factum (proof of service received on Jan. 13, 2000), Completed on: 2000-01-11 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-11 | Correspondence received from, K. Hardie dated Jan. 11, 2000 (fax copy) re: the Tribunal will not be appearing at the hearing of the appeal | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 2000-01-07 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, Ba, for an order allowing the appellants British Columbia Human Rights Commission and Commissioner of Investigation and Mediation permission to file an amended factum including submissions on the Court's judgment in J.G. v. Minister of Health and Community Services (26005) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-07 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, Ba | |
| 2000-01-06 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2000-01-06 | Irene Schell |
| 2000-01-06 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2000-01-06 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 2000-01-06 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Attorney General of Ontario to Dec. 21/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-04 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to Dec. 9/99, nunc pro tunc. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-04 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum and joint book of authorities of the intervener Canadian Human Rights Commission to Dec. 23/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-04 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2000-01-04 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) to Dec. 20/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 2000-01-04 | Submission of motion to extend time, (by LEAF, CHRC, SHRC, AG-Ont.), Reg | |
| 1999-12-31 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum to Dec. 31/99, Completed on: 1999-12-31 | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-30 | Book of authorities, 11 copies (1 more requested), Completed on: 1999-12-30 | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-30 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-30 | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-30 | Affidavit, (suppl. affidavit in support of a motion to extend the time to file the factum of A.G. Ontario) - fax copy | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-12-24 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), Completed on: 1999-12-24 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-12-23 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, (to file an amended factum), Completed on: 1999-12-23 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-22 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Dec. 9, 1999 (2 copies), Completed on: 1999-12-22 | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener factum and the authorities to Dec. 21/99 (service + $50 missing), Incomplete | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-21 | Book of authorities, Vol. I to IV, Completed on: 1999-12-21 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-21 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-21 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Dec. 21, 1999 - 1 copy (see suppl. affidavit of Hart Schwartz received on Dec. 30, 1999), Completed on: 1999-12-23 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-12-21 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-21 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-12-20 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Dec. 20/99, Completed on: 1999-12-20 | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1999-12-20 | Book of authorities, vol. I & II, Completed on: 1999-12-20 | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1999-12-20 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-12-20 | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1999-12-16 | Notice of appearance, of Cathy Pike and Jennifer Scott at the hearing of the appeal | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-14 | Notice of appearance, (fax copy) | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1999-12-09 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-12-09 | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-09 | Intervener's factum, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-12-09 | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-12-09 | Notice of hearing | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-12-09 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2000-01-24 Judgment reserved |
|
| 1999-12-09 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-12-08 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Ontario Human Rights Commission to Nov. 26/99 Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-12-08 | Submission of motion to extend time, by OHRC, Reg | |
| 1999-11-23 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to Nov. 26, 1999 - 1 copy, Incomplete | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-11-19 | Intervener's factum, original received Nov. 25/99, Completed on: 1999-11-25 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-11-09 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-11-09 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener B.C. Human Rights Coalition to Nov. 1/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-11-09 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 1999-11-01 | Motion to extend time, (to file the factum to Nov. 1, 1999), Completed on: 1999-11-01 | British Columbia Human Rights Coalition |
| 1999-11-01 | Intervener's factum, 25 copies, Completed on: 1999-11-01 | British Columbia Human Rights Coalition |
| 1999-11-01 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-10-26 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the factum of the intervener Attorney General of B.C. to Oct. 8/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-10-26 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-10-20 | Notice of change of counsel, (from Susan Ross to Katherine Hardie) (fax copy)(original received on Oct. 27, 1999) | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-10-15 | Motion to extend time, to file the A.G.B.C.'s factum to Oct. 8, 1999, Completed on: 1999-10-15 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1999-10-08 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-08 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1999-09-24 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1999-09-24 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, La requête pour obtenir une ordonnance prorogeant au 16 septembre 1999 le délai pour signifier et produire le mémoire de l'intervenante la Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse est accordée. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-09-24 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-09-22 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from Gowling, Strathy, Completed on: 1999-09-22 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-09-15 | Motion to extend time, to file the intervener's factum to Sept. 16/99, Completed on: 1999-09-15 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-09-15 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-09-20 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-09-09 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondent's factum to Aug. 9 and authorities to Aug. 18, 1999, Completed on: 1999-09-09 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-09-07 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-09-07 | Irene Schell |
| 1999-09-07 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 1999-10-05 | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-09-02 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve & file the respondent's factum to Aug. 9/99, and its book of authorities to Aug. 18/99. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-09-02 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 1999-08-27 | Correspondence received from, Davis & Co. dated Aug. 27, 1999 (fax copy) re: date set out in the notice of hearing | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-26 | Notice of hearing, (services missing) | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-26 | Response to motion to extend time, by the Appellants (BC Human Rights Com. & Commissioner of Investigation) to the Respondent's (Blencoe) motion to extend time, Completed on: 1999-08-26 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-25 | Notice of hearing | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-08-24 | Motion to extend time, to serve and file their Factum to Aug. 9/99 and Authorities to Aug. 18/99, Completed on: 1999-08-24 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-08-19 | Correspondence received from, Caroline Engelmann Gottheil (agent) dated Aug. 19/99 (by fax) re: change of address of counsel | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-08-18 | Respondent's book of authorities, (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-08-18 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-08-17 | Notice of withdrawal | Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission |
| 1999-08-09 | Respondent's factum, to Andrea Willis (extension requested), Completed on: 1999-08-09 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-08-09 | Respondent's factum, to B.C. Human Rights TRIBUNAL (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-08-09 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-08-09 | Respondent's factum, to B.C. Human Rights Commision (extension of time requested), Completed on: 1999-08-09 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-08-06 |
Correspondence received from, J.Hunter dated Aug. 5, 1999 re: enclosing 24 copies of page 5 of Exhibit Z to be inserted at page 249(a) of the appellant's record |
British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-07-22 | Correspondence received from, Me Hélène Tessier (par fax) datée du 22 juillet 1999 re: sera absente durant les semaines du 8 et du 15 novembre (original reçu le 26 juillet) | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-07-09 | Correspondence received from, Lara Morris, re: the N.S. Commission has changed his position with respect to s. 7 of the Charter | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-07-07 | Correspondence received from, Bergeron, Gaudreau re: advising they are agent for Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-07-06 | Correspondence received from, R. B. Farvolden dated July 6/99 (fax copy) re: new address | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-06-04 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (by the Court) | |
| 1999-06-04 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, and for an extension of time by the Attorney General of Ontario, factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes. The intervener shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record apart from its factums and oral submissions. Pursuant to Rule 18(6), the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondent by the intervention. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-06-02 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, by A.G. - Ontario, Bi | |
| 1999-05-19 | Correspondence received from, L. Morris dated May 19, 1999 (fax copy) re: new address | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-05-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from J. Arvay dated May 17, 1999 (fax copy) re: responding to the intervention by A. G. Ontario, Completed on: 1999-05-18 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-05-18 | Correspondence received from, (By fax) H. Schwartz responding to Mr. J.J. Arvay's letter of May 17 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-05-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), joint with extension of time, Completed on: 1999-05-11 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 1999-04-28 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (see Binnie, J.'s order) | |
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Ontario Human Rights Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Manitoba Human Rights Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Canadian Human Rights Commission. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by British Columbia Human Rights Coalition. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-04-28 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Bi, by Attorney General of British Columbia. The factum is limited to 20 pages & oral argument to 15 minutes (see order for details) Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1999-04-28 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Bi | |
| 1999-04-20 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (from Gowling dated April 16, 1999), Completed on: 1999-04-20 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-04-19 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2000-01-17, (previously inscribed for Oct. 99) | |
| 1999-04-13 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from J. Arvay dated April 12/99 (fax copy) re: responding to the intervention by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Completed on: 1999-04-13 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-04-12 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from W. Pentney dated April 12, 1999 (fax copy) re: replying to the respondent's (Blencoe) response on motion to intervene, Completed on: 1999-04-12 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-04-06 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 1999-04-06 | Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-03-31 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (letter dated March 31, 1999 from C. Pike - fax copy) re: reply to Mr. Arvay's objection, Completed on: 1999-03-31 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-03-29 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (letter dated March 29, 1999 from Susan Michels) re: reply to the respondent's objections, Completed on: 1999-03-29 | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1999-03-26 | Correspondence received from, J. Arvay dated March 26, 1999 re: made arrangements with A.G.B.C. with respect to the matter of costs on motions to intervene | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-03-23 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), letter dated March 19, 1999 re: reply to the R. Blencoe's response to motions to intervene, Completed on: 1999-03-23 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-03-19 | Correspondence received from, L.Hendricks to S.C. of B.C. dated March 17, 1999 re: requiring the transfer of their file to S.C. | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-03-19 | Trial court record, 1 small box (To be returned to 850 Burdett Ave, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1B4) | |
| 1999-03-17 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), letter dated March 16, 1999 (fax copy) re: responding to various applications to intervene, Completed on: 1999-03-17 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-03-09 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), letter dated March 8, 1999 (fax copy) re: consents to the intervention of all of the parties who have applied for intervener status, Completed on: 1999-03-09 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-03-09 | Supplemental document, 24 copies of supplementary appellant's record | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-03-09 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-03-10 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-03-09 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-03-10 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1999-03-09 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 1999-03-16 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-03-09 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-03-16 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-02-22 | Appellant's record, (Vol. I to IV), Completed on: 1999-02-24 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-02-22 | Appellant's book of authorities, (vol. I and I), Completed on: 1999-02-24 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-02-22 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 1999-02-24 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-02-08 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by A.G.B.C. and Alberta Human Rights Commission (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-02-08 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-02-08 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), by A.G.B.C. (the appellant Willis does not take a position), Completed on: 1999-02-08 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-02-04 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), by various Human Rights Commissions (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-02-04 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-02-04 | Motion for leave to intervene, (extension included) $50.00 requested - 3 copies, Incomplete | Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission |
| 1999-02-01 | Order on motion to add or substitute parties, for order of Cory J. see file | |
| 1999-02-01 |
Decision on motion to add or substitute parties, by Irene Schell to be added as a party appellant or in the alternative an intervener. The applicant is granted leave to intervene, to file a factum not exceeding 20 pages in length and to make oral submissions not exceeding 10 minutes, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1999-02-01 | Submission of motion to add or substitute parties, Co | |
| 1999-01-27 | Motion for leave to intervene, (1 copy) (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 1999-01-29 | Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-20 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (joint response for motions by B.C. Human rights Coalition, Nova Scotia, Man. etc.), Completed on: 1999-01-20 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-20 | Response to motion to add or substitute parties, (Letter Form), (joint), Completed on: 1999-01-20 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 1999-01-15 | Manitoba Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, (included extension of time), Completed on: 1999-01-13 | Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-12 | Correspondence received from, J. Arvay, letter dated Jan. 11, 1999 (fax copy) re: has not be retained by Mr. Blencoe yet; also asking the Court to hold off any decision on the various applications to intervene until the issue of Mr. Blencoe's funding has been resolved | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-01-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form - 5 copies, Completed on: 1999-01-08 | Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse |
| 1999-01-08 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form - 5 copies, Completed on: 1999-01-08 | Canadian Human Rights Commission |
| 1999-01-06 | Response to motion to add or substitute parties, (Letter Form), (no position on the motion to add as a party I. Schell), Completed on: 1999-01-06 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-01-06 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), (no position on the motion to intervene by LEAF), Completed on: 1999-01-06 | Andrea Willis |
| 1999-01-05 | Response to motion to add or substitute parties, (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-01-05 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1999-01-04 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), by LEAF (letter dated Jan. 4, 1998 from J. Arvay) (fax copy), Completed on: 1999-01-04 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1998-12-31 | Motion to add or substitute parties, (to be added as appellant or in the alternative as an intervener) - 1 copy, Completed on: 1998-12-31 | Irene Schell |
| 1998-12-31 | Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time) - book form - 5 copies, Completed on: 1998-12-31 | British Columbia Human Rights Coalition |
| 1998-12-23 | Motion for leave to intervene, 5 copies (joint with motion to extend the time), Completed on: 1998-12-23 | Women's Legal Education & Action Fund |
| 1998-12-18 | Motion for leave to intervene, (2 copies), Completed on: 1998-12-18 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 1998-12-17 | Appeal court record, (1 folder) | |
| 1998-12-14 | Letter acknowledging receipt of notice of appeal, sent to counsel for each of the three appellants | |
| 1998-12-03 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, to Ralph Smith (not a party) re: intervention | |
| 1998-11-09 | $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #31448 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-11-09 | $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2469 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-11-09 | Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1998-11-09 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-11-06 | Affidavit, of R. Blencoe re: set out his financial situation | Robin Blencoe |
| 1998-11-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from J. Arvay to L. Meagher, letter dated Oct. 30, 1998 re: appointing counsel for R. Blencoe | |
| 1998-11-05 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 1998-11-05 | Andrea Willis |
| 1998-11-05 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1998-10-23 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Morley & Ross, Robert B. Farvolden, Arvay Finlay and Davis & Company enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1998-10-19 | Notice of appeal, (joint with Commissioner of Investigation), with service, Completed on: 1998-10-19 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-10-09 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, all parties | |
| 1998-10-08 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, Co Ma Bi, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1998-10-02 | Correspondence received from, re: formal order of C.A. | Robin Blencoe |
| 1998-09-25 | Correspondence received from, from J. Arvay, letter dated Sept. 24, 1998 (fax copy) re: response the Morley & Ross's letter, dated Sept. 23, 1998, sent to Co Ma Bi, Sept. 28/ 98 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1998-09-25 | Correspondence received from, from Morley & Ross, letter dated Sept. 23, 1998 re: costs have not been resolved in the Courts below, sent to Co Ma Bi, Sept. 28/98 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-09-14 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1998-10-08, Co Ma Bi | |
| 1998-09-14 | Proof of service, of the Applicant's Reply | |
| 1998-09-11 | Proof of service, of the Respondent's Response | |
| 1998-09-10 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, Completed on: 1998-09-10 | Andrea Willis |
| 1998-09-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-09 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-09-09 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-09 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-09-01 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (responding to the applications for leave to appeal), Completed on: 1998-09-01 | Robin Blencoe |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Burke-Robertson enclosed copy of letter dated Sept. 01/98 sent to applicant | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Lang, Michener to acknowledge receipt of material (Third Application) (incomplete) commencing a proceeding | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Robert B. Farvolden to acknowledge receipt of material (Second Application) (incomplete) commencing a proceeding | |
| 1998-09-01 | Correspondence received from, sent to Davis & Company to acknowledge receipt of material (First Application) (incomplete) commencing a proceeding | |
| 1998-08-10 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt #30948 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-08-10 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (CA Order missing) THIRD APPLICATION, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-14 | British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal |
| 1998-08-07 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30942 (SECOND APPLICATION) | Andrea Willis |
| 1998-08-07 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal order of C.A.not yet entered) SECOND APPLICATION, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-14 | Andrea Willis |
| 1998-07-30 | Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-07-30 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-07-30 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 31027 (FIRST APPLICATION) | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
| 1998-07-30 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (formal order of C.A. not yet entered) FIRST APPLICATION, with service, Completed on: 1998-09-14 | British Columbia Human Rights Commission |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Human Rights Commission | Appellant | Active |
| Comissioner of Investigation and Mediation | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blencoe, Robin | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Willis, Andrea | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blencoe, Robin | Respondent | Active |
| British Columbia Human Rights Commission | Respondent | Active |
| Commissioner of Investigation and Mediation | Respondent | Active |
| British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal | Respondent | Active |
And Between
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blencoe, Robin | Respondent | Active |
| British Columbia Human Rights Commission | Respondent | Active |
| Commissioner of Investigation and Mediation | Respondent | Active |
| Willis, Andrea | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Schell, Irene | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
| Women's Legal Education & Action Fund | Intervener | Active |
| British Columbia Human Rights Coalition | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse | Intervener | Active |
| Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Manitoba Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Ontario Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Commission
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: Willis, Andrea
Counsel
Robert B. Farvolden
206 - 1006 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K4
Telephone: (250) 361-3131
FAX: (250) 361-9161
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K4
Telephone: (250) 361-3131
FAX: (250) 361-9161
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
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: Comissioner of Investigation and Mediation
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
Counsel
Katherine A. Hardie
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
401 - 800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2C5
Telephone: (604) 775-2000
FAX: (604) 775-2020
Agent
Eugene Meehan, Q.C.
Lang Michener
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
300 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 232-7171
FAX: (613) 231-3191
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
Party: Blencoe, Robin
Counsel
Joseph J. Arvay, Q.C.
Arvay Finlay
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
400 - 888 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1H8
Telephone: (250) 388-6868
FAX: (250) 388-4456
Email: jarvay@arvayfinlay.com
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
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Commissioner of Investigation and Mediation
Counsel
John J.L. Hunter, Q.C.
Davis & Company
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
2800 Park Place
666 Burrard St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2Z7
Telephone: (604) 687-9444
FAX: (604) 687-1612
Email: jjlhunter@davis.ca
Agent
Gregory A. Tereposky
Thomas & Partners
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
30 Metcalfe
Suite 360
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 232-7522
FAX: (613) 232-7525
Email: gtereposky@thomasandpartners.com
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
Harvey M. Groberman
Attorney General of British Columbia
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
1001 Douglas Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 9280, Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1X4
Telephone: (250) 356-8848
FAX: (250) 356-9154
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
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
Party: Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
Counsel
Jennifer L. Conkie
Diane Pothier
Diane Pothier
Women's Legal Education & Action Fund
Suite 7200, Randall Building
555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver,, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 662-7544
FAX: (604) 662-7555
Suite 7200, Randall Building
555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver,, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 662-7544
FAX: (604) 662-7555
Agent
Carole J. Brown
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
World Exchange Plaza
1100 - 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: cbrown@blgcanada.com
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Coalition
Counsel
Frances M. Kelly
Community Legal Assistance Society
800 - 1281 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
800 - 1281 Georgia St West
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3Y2
Telephone: (604) 685-3425
FAX: (604) 685-7611
Agent
Patricia J. Wilson
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 787-1009
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Email: pwilson@osler.com
Party: Schell, Irene
Counsel
Mark C. Stacey
Allard & Company
600 - 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2E6
Telephone: (604) 689-3885
FAX: (604) 687-0814
600 - 815 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2E6
Telephone: (604) 689-3885
FAX: (604) 687-0814
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
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: Canadian Human Rights Commission
Counsel
William F. Pentney
Fiona Keith
Fiona Keith
Canadian Human Rights Commission
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
320 Queen Street
13th Floor Tower A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1E1
Telephone: (613) 995-9151
FAX: (613) 993-3089
Party: Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
Counsel
Hélène Tessier
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
360, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Bureau 310
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 1P5
Telephone: (514) 873-5146 Ext: 212
FAX: (514) 864-7982
Agent
Richard Gaudreau
Bergeron, Gaudreau, Laporte
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
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: Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Lara J. Morris
Reierson Family Legal Services
PO Box 31008
5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5T9
Telephone: (902) 422-4096
FAX: (902) 422-4098
PO Box 31008
5670 Spring Garden Road, Suite 305
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5T9
Telephone: (902) 422-4096
FAX: (902) 422-4098
Agent
Peter C. Engelmann
Engelmann Gottheil
500-30 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 235-5327
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: pengelmann@ceglaw.com
500-30 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 235-5327
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: pengelmann@ceglaw.com
Party: Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Aaron L. Berg
Denis Guénette
Denis Guénette
Manitoba Justice
730 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2851
FAX: (204) 948-2826
730 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2851
FAX: (204) 948-2826
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
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: Ontario Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Cathryn Pike
Ontario Human Rights Commission
180 Dundas St West
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z8
Telephone: (416) 326-9876
FAX: (416) 326-9867
180 Dundas St West
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1Z8
Telephone: (416) 326-9876
FAX: (416) 326-9867
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Counsel
Milton C. Woodard, Q.C.
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building
122 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2H6
Telephone: (306) 933-5952
FAX: (306) 933-7863
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Attorney General for Ontario
Counsel
Hart Schwartz
Attorney General of Ontario
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
8th Floor, 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-9858
FAX: (416) 326-4181
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
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
February 11, 1998
Supreme Court of British Columbia
97-4616
Supreme Court of British Columbia
97-4616
Petition for judicial review dismissed
May 11, 1998
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V03211
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
V03211
Appeal allowed, stay of proceedings ordered.
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