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21275
Air Canada, et al. v. American Airlines Inc., et al.
(Federal) (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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-13 | Close file on Leave | |
| 1989-05-05 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Adm. (FCA - Ott., Ont.) | |
| 1989-05-02 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, copy of formal judgment sent to J.C. Major, Q.C. (Calg., Alta.) | |
| 1989-03-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, returning court record. | |
| 1989-03-01 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co Dismissed, with costs |
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| 1989-03-01 | Hearing of the appeal, 1989-03-01, CJ La W LaF L'HD So Co | |
| 1989-03-01 | Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-02-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Robert E. Houston (Will not be filing material and will not be taking any position) | |
| 1989-02-27 | Book of authorities, , 11 copies | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-24 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies, with service | Director of Investigation and Research |
| 1989-02-24 | Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Director of Investigation and Research |
| 1989-02-22 | Appeal court record, (Federal Court of Appeal) | |
| 1989-02-21 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 1989-03-01 | |
| 1989-02-21 | Case on appeal, , 21 copies | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-20 | Appellant's factum, 20 copies | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-20 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of Competition Act | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-02-20 | Book of authorities, , 10 copies, with service | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-02-20 | Respondent's factum, , 21 copies, with service | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-02-15 | Case on appeal, , 21 copies vols. 1 & 2, with service | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-08 | $500 security deposit paid, , receipt # 2055 | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-08 | Order on miscellaneous motion, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal | |
| 1989-02-08 | Order on motion to expedite the appeal | |
| 1989-02-07 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1989-01-23 | |
| 1989-02-07 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause Granted, no order as to costs |
|
| 1989-02-07 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1989-02-07 | |
| 1989-02-07 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-07 | |
| 1989-02-07 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-07 | |
| 1989-02-07 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-02-07 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1989-02-07, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal, CJ | |
| 1989-02-07 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1989-02-07, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal, CJ | |
| 1989-02-07 |
Decision on motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, (DUPLICATE ENTRY) Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-02-07 | Hearing of motion for an order that the appeal not be deemed abandoned [s. 695(2) Criminal Code] / Show Cause, 1989-02-07, (DUPLICATE ENTRY) | |
| 1989-02-07 | Hearing of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-07, (DUPLICATE ENTRY) | |
| 1989-02-07 | Submission of motion to expedite the appeal, 1989-02-07, (DUPLICATE ENTRY) | |
| 1989-02-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated Feb 06/89 from Blake, Cassels and Graydon (Re: Wardair taking no position on the appeal) | |
| 1989-02-07 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1989-02-06 | Response to miscellaneous motion, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-02-06 | Affidavit, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal, with service | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-06 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for an order varying the requirements for the contents of the case on appeal, with service | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-06 | Response to motion to expedite the appeal | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-02-06 | Affidavit, With service | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-06 | Motion to expedite the appeal, With service | Air Canada |
| 1989-02-06 | Notice of appeal, With service | Air Canada |
| 1989-01-23 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, (Appeal to be heard within approximately one month , on a date to be determined by the Chief Justice on application of counsel), CJ McI La LaF L'HD Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1989-01-23 | Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1989-01-23, (Appeal to be heard within approximately one month , on a date to be determined by the Chief Justice on application of counsel), CJ McI La LaF L'HD | |
| 1989-01-23 | Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1989-01-23, (Appeal to be heard within approximately one month , on a date to be determined by the Chief Justice on application of counsel), CJ McI La LaF L'HD | |
| 1989-01-23 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, CJ McI La LaF L'HD Granted, with costs in the cause |
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| 1989-01-23 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1989-01-23, CJ McI La LaF L'HD | |
| 1989-01-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1989-01-23, CJ McI La LaF L'HD | |
| 1989-01-23 | General proceeding, to note 10 copies of the Reasons of the Tribunal | Air Canada |
| 1989-01-19 | Book of authorities, , 11 copies of joint authorities of the applicants | Air Canada |
| 1989-01-18 | Book of authorities, , 5 copies, with service | Wardair Canada Inc. |
| 1989-01-17 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 extra copies | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-01-16 | Hearing of the motion for a stay of execution scheduled | |
| 1989-01-16 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal scheduled | |
| 1989-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 4 extra copies | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 1 copy, with service | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 5 additional copies | Wardair Canada Inc. |
| 1989-01-16 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | American Airlines Inc. |
| 1989-01-13 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, , 4 copies of argument with respect to leave application and motion for stay | Wardair Canada Inc. |
| 1989-01-13 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 1 copy, with service | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-01-13 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 10 copies, with service | Director of Investigation and Research |
| 1989-01-13 | Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service | Director of Investigation and Research |
| 1989-01-12 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies | Consumers' Association of Canada |
| 1989-01-06 | General proceeding, 1 copy of motion for a stay, with service | Air Canada |
| 1989-01-06 | General proceeding, 1 copy of motion for leave to appeal book, with service | Air Canada |
| 1988-12-23 | Application for leave to appeal ready to be heard (old rules) | |
| 1988-12-23 | Court of Appeal casebooks and transcripts of evidence, , 7 copies of appeal books | |
| 1988-12-23 | Motion for a stay of execution, 14 copies, with service | Air Canada |
| 1988-12-23 | $30.00 filing fee, receipt # 13405 | Air Canada |
| 1988-12-23 | Application for leave to appeal, 14 copies, with service, Completed on: 1988-12-23 | Air Canada |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Applicant | Active |
| Air Canada Services Inc. | Applicant | Active |
| PWA Corporation | Applicant | Active |
| Canadian Airlines International Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| Pacific Western Airlines Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| 154793 Canada Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
| 153333 Canada Limited Partnership | Applicant | Active |
| Gemini Group Automated Distribution Systems Inc. | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Wardair Canada Inc. | Respondent | Active |
| Consumers' Association of Canada | Respondent | Active |
| Director of Investigation and Research | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Respondent | Active |
| Competition Tribunal | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Air Canada
Counsel
J.C. Major, Q.C.
360 MAIN ST
30TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-0050
FAX: (204) 957-0840
Agent
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Party: Air Canada Services Inc.
Counsel
360 MAIN ST
30TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 4G1
Telephone: (204) 957-0050
FAX: (204) 957-0840
Agent
1500 - 50 O'Connor St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 235-7234
FAX: (613) 235-2867
Party: PWA Corporation
Counsel
Marc Monnin
E. Rothstein, Q.C.
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: Canadian Airlines International Ltd.
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: Pacific Western Airlines Ltd.
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: Canadian Pacific Airlines Ltd.
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: 154793 Canada Ltd.
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: 153333 Canada Limited Partnership
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: Gemini Group Automated Distribution Systems Inc.
Counsel
4500 BANKERS HALL E
855 - 2ND ST SW
CALGARY, Alberta
T2P 4K7
Telephone: (403) 298-3100
FAX: (403) 265-7219
Party: American Airlines Inc.
Counsel
TORONTO, Ontario
M5H 2Y4
Telephone: (416) 364-4648
Agent
60 Queen St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Y7
Telephone: (613) 237-5160
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Party: Wardair Canada Inc.
Counsel
Neil Finkelstein
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Consumers' Association of Canada
Counsel
Nick Schultz
N.J. Schultz
1200 - 180 ELGIN ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K2P 2K7
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
Party: Director of Investigation and Research
Counsel
Sandra Simpson
Sandra J. Simpson
1 First Canadian Place
PO Box 50
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1B8
Telephone: (416) 862-4280
FAX: (416) 862-6666
Agent
1420 - 99 Bank St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9600
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Party: Attorney General of Manitoba
Counsel
405 BROADWAY AVE
6TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-2837
Agent
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Party: Competition Tribunal
Counsel
ROYAL BANK CENTRE
90 SPARKS ST
OTTAWA, Ontario
K1P 5B4
Telephone: (613) 957-7851
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Federal Court of Appeal
A-851-88
The Appeal and the cross-appeal are allowed-matter referred back to Comp. Trib.
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