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21762
Attorney General of Quebec v. Albert Sinclair, et al.
(Quebec) (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 | Appeal closed | |
| 1992-07-27 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Cour d'appel du Québec (Québec,QC) re: lower court records sent back. | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Jean-Marc Aubry a/s Ministère de la Just. (Ott,ON) | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bourassa, Provoncher, Barrette (Rouyn-Noranda,Qc) | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Lapointe, Cossette, Grenier (Rouyn-Noranda,Qc) | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-03-19 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Bertrand & Larochelle (Québec,QC) | |
| 1992-03-18 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Quebec (Quebec) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Noël, Berthiaume (Hull,QC) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Lapointe, Cossette, Grenier (Rouyn-Noranda,QC) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bourassa, Provoncher, Barrette (Rouyn-Noranda,QC) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Jean-Marc Aubry a/s Min. de la Just. (Ott,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, McCarthy, Tétrault (Ottawa,ON) | |
| 1992-02-27 | Notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties, Bertrand & Larochelle (Québec,QC) | |
| 1992-02-27 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So Co McL St, The appeal is dismissed. The Attorney General of Quebec will pay the costs of the respondents on the basis set out in the order granting leave to the appellant. The instruments in this appeal, while invalid for non-compliance with s. 133 of the Constitution Act, 1867, shall continue in force for a period of one year from the date of this judgment in order to permit the National Assembly to take what steps it sees fit to remedy the constitutional defects. Dismissed, costs against the respondent |
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| 1991-10-25 | General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the justices (120 pages) | |
| 1991-10-11 | Proof of service, of JOINT Authorities vol. I to VIII | |
| 1991-10-09 | Service, of reply | |
| 1991-10-09 |
Hearing of the appeal, 1991-10-09, CJ LaF L'HD So Co McL St Decision reserved |
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| 1991-10-04 | Proof of service, of Joint Casebook of Authorities vol. I to VIII | |
| 1991-10-03 | Service, of Recueil conjoint de jurisprudence et de doctrine vol. 1, 2 et 3 | |
| 1991-10-02 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 3 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-10-01 | Proof of service, of Joint Authorities vol. I to VIII | |
| 1991-09-30 | Service, of joint casebook of authorities, vols. 1 to 8 | |
| 1991-09-26 | Service, of authorities, vols. 1 to 8 (joint with 18606) | |
| 1991-09-25 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Marise Visocchi; objet: partage du temps lors de l'audition du 9 octobre 1991 | |
| 1991-09-25 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vols. 1 to 8 (joint with 18606) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-09-19 | Service, of factum | |
| 1991-09-19 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 1991-10-09 Decision reserved |
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| 1991-09-17 | Service, de la réplique au mémoire des intimés | |
| 1991-09-17 | Proof of service, of A.G. Manitoba factum | |
| 1991-09-13 | Order on motion to file a lengthy factum | |
| 1991-09-13 | Appellant's factum, IN REPLY TO RESPONDENT'S FACTUM (24 copies) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-09-10 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, namely 26 psges., avec signification, McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-09-10 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-09-10, namely 26 psges., avec signification, McL | |
| 1991-09-10 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-09-10, namely 26 psges., avec signification, McL | |
| 1991-09-09 | Service, of intervener factum | |
| 1991-09-09 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 26 pages)(Alliance Québec) | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-09-09 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 26 pages)(Alliance Québec) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-09-06 | Intervener's factum, 23 copies | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1991-09-06 | Intervener's factum, 22 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1991-09-06 | Affidavit, (namely 26 pages) Stephen Allan Scott | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1991-09-06 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, (namely 26 pages) | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1991-08-30 | Intervener's factum, 24 copies in English; 24 copies en français | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-08-29 | Order on miscellaneous motion, (DISMISSED), avec signification | |
| 1991-08-29 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the respondents factum to Aug\20\1991, avec signification | |
| 1991-08-29 | Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument, Avec signification | |
| 1991-08-29 | Order on motion to file a lengthy factum, Avec signification | |
| 1991-08-26 | Service, du mémoire des intimés (resp. factum) | |
| 1991-08-22 | Service, of Respondents' factum | |
| 1991-08-20 | Respondent's factum, 21 copies | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-08-14 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, " Since the whole day of October 9th. has been reserved for this appeal namely 4 hours, the parties are to divide the time between themselves. If they disagree they should make a motion before Justice Cory., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-08-14 | Hearing of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1991-08-14, " Since the whole day of October 9th. has been reserved for this appeal namely 4 hours, the parties are to divide the time between themselves. If they disagree they should make a motion before Justice Cory., CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, 1991-08-14, " Since the whole day of October 9th. has been reserved for this appeal namely 4 hours, the parties are to divide the time between themselves. If they disagree they should make a motion before Justice Cory., CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the respondents factum to Tuesday Aug/20/91. The delay to file factums by the other parties is also extended by one (1) week., CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-08-14 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1991-08-14, to file the respondents factum to Tuesday Aug/20/91. The delay to file factums by the other parties is also extended by one (1) week., CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1991-08-14, to file the respondents factum to Tuesday Aug/20/91. The delay to file factums by the other parties is also extended by one (1) week., CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, no longer than 60 pages,, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-08-14 | Hearing of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-08-14, no longer than 60 pages,, CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, 1991-08-14, no longer than 60 pages,, CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, and to amend questions already stated,, CJ Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-08-14 | Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-08-14, and to amend questions already stated,, CJ | |
| 1991-08-14 | Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-08-14, and to amend questions already stated,, CJ | |
| 1991-08-09 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, of Madeleine Renaud to confirm that she takes no position on the motion to state additional constitutional questions and does not wish to appear | |
| 1991-07-31 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) de Jean K. Samson indiquant son désacord concernant la requête pour modifier les questions constitutionnelles | |
| 1991-07-31 | Affidavit, of Guy Bertrand, avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Affidavit, to file the respondents factum of Guy Bertrand, | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Motion to extend time, to file respondents factum to Aug/16/91 | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Affidavit, of Guy Bertrand,, avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, namely 90 pages., avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Affidavit, and also to amend questions already stated, of Guy Bertrand, avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-31 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, and also to amend questions already stated,, avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-07-10 | Service, du factum | |
| 1991-07-05 | Service, du mémoire | |
| 1991-07-03 | Appellant's factum, 21 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-06-26 | Service, des dossiers conjoints vols. 1 à 3 | |
| 1991-06-19 | Service, of case on appeal vol. 1 to 3 | |
| 1991-06-19 | Trial court record, 1 accordion file | |
| 1991-06-19 | Certified casebook, vol. I to III | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-06-17 | Case on appeal, 21 copies of vol. I to III | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-06-11 | Order on motion to directions, Avec signification | |
| 1991-06-11 | Order on motion to file a reply factum on appeal, Avec signification | |
| 1991-06-03 |
Decision on motion for directions, to set filing dates. 1) Case on appeal June/18/91. 2) appellant factum on section 133 of the 1867 Constitution Act to be filed by July/3/91. 3) respondents factums filed by Aug/5/91. 4) intervenor's factum filed by Aug/30/91., Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-06-03 | Hearing of motion for directions, 1991-06-03, to set filing dates. 1) Case on appeal June/18/91. 2) appellant factum on section 133 of the 1867 Constitution Act to be filed by July/3/91. 3) respondents factums filed by Aug/5/91. 4) intervenor's factum filed by Aug/30/91., Co | |
| 1991-06-03 | Submission of motion for directions, 1991-06-03, to set filing dates. 1) Case on appeal June/18/91. 2) appellant factum on section 133 of the 1867 Constitution Act to be filed by July/3/91. 3) respondents factums filed by Aug/5/91. 4) intervenor's factum filed by Aug/30/91., Co | |
| 1991-06-03 |
Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, of 20 pages, in reply to questions 2, and 5 by Sept/10/91, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-06-03 | Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1991-06-03, of 20 pages, in reply to questions 2, and 5 by Sept/10/91, Co | |
| 1991-06-03 | Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1991-06-03, of 20 pages, in reply to questions 2, and 5 by Sept/10/91, Co | |
| 1991-05-31 | Response to motion for directions, et fixation d'un échéancier | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1991-05-31 | Response to motion for directions, et fixation d'un échéancier | City of Noranda |
| 1991-05-31 | Response to motion for directions, et fixation d'un échéancier | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1991-05-31 | Response to motion for directions, et fixation d'un échéancier | Albert Sinclair |
| 1991-05-28 | Service, de la requête pour directives et fixation d'un échéancier | |
| 1991-05-21 | Affidavit, 2 copies; fixant un échéancier pour la production des différents mémoires; Jean Bouchard, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-05-21 | Motion for directions, 2 copies; pour une ordonnance fixant un échéancier pour la production des différents mémoires, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-05-21 | Affidavit, 2 copies; Jean Bouchard, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-05-21 | Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 2 copies, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1991-04-02 | Notice of change of counsel, (Ottawa Agent) from Soloway to Gowling, avec signification | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1991-03-20 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Sylvie Roussel, objet: aucun problème avec les préoccupations exposées dans la lettre de Me Brown en date du 15 mars | |
| 1991-03-20 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1991-10-01 | |
| 1991-03-20 |
Decision on miscellaneous motion, for a common hearing of the appeal with (18606) Manitoba language reference.(order to be isued by C.J.) Traversed, no order as to costs |
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| 1991-03-20 |
Hearing of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-20, for a common hearing of the appeal with (18606) Manitoba language reference.(order to be isued by C.J.) Adjourned |
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| 1991-03-20 |
Submission of miscellaneous motion, 1991-03-20, for a common hearing of the appeal with (18606) Manitoba language reference.(order to be isued by C.J.) Adjourned |
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| 1991-03-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Patricia J. Wilson (Osler Hoskin) informing that the Société franco-manitobaine does not oppose the motion by Québec to inscribe the appeal to be hear d immediately after the Manitoba Language Referenc e | |
| 1991-03-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, de Warren J. Newman; consent à la requête commune | |
| 1991-03-19 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Guy Bertrand indicating that he does not oppose the motion "pour audition commune" with the Manitoba language Reference made by the appellant A.G. Québec | |
| 1991-03-18 | Service, de la requête pour audition commune | |
| 1991-03-15 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown indicating that he does not oppose the motion by Québec pour audition commune with Manitoba Language Reference. It seems likely that 2 full days will be required for the hearing of these 2 appeals and be inscribed for the period commen | |
| 1991-03-12 | Service, de la requête pour audition commune | |
| 1991-03-11 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, 10 copies of REQUETE POUR AUDITION COMMUNE | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-10-02 | Order on motion to extend time, Avec signification | |
| 1990-08-17 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to Aug/21/90, Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-08-17 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1990-08-17, to Aug/21/90, Co | |
| 1990-08-17 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1990-08-17, to Aug/21/90, Co | |
| 1990-08-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, and to present oral argument no longer than 15 minutes., Co Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-08-17 | Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-08-17, and to present oral argument no longer than 15 minutes., Co | |
| 1990-08-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1990-08-17, and to present oral argument no longer than 15 minutes., Co | |
| 1990-08-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter dated Aug/10/90 from Guy Bertrand) | Albert Sinclair |
| 1990-08-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (letter dated Aug/08/90 from Jean Bouchard) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-07-31 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1990-07-31 | Motion to extend time, leave to intervene 2 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1990-07-31 | Affidavit, leave to intervene 2 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1990-07-31 | Motion to extend time, leave to intervene 2 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1990-07-31 | Affidavit, 2 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1990-07-31 | Motion for leave to intervene, 2 copies, avec signification | Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec |
| 1990-07-25 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question, Avec signification | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 1990-06-26 | Service, of the notice of constitutional questions | |
| 1990-06-22 | Notice of constitutional question(s), 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-06-20 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 1990-06-20 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, Avec signification | |
| 1990-06-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to state Constitutional Questions to June/15/90, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-06-14 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1990-06-14, to state Constitutional Questions to June/15/90, CJ | |
| 1990-06-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1990-06-14, to state Constitutional Questions to June/15/90, CJ | |
| 1990-06-14 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (For Constitutional Quesrions see File or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p.348 Interventions by Aug/01/90.), CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-06-14 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-06-14, (For Constitutional Quesrions see File or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p.348 Interventions by Aug/01/90.), CJ | |
| 1990-06-14 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1990-06-14, (For Constitutional Quesrions see File or Reg's Red Book #7 @ p.348 Interventions by Aug/01/90.), CJ | |
| 1990-05-30 | General proceeding, to file the SERVICE of the motion for extension of time & the motion to state constitutional question, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-05-17 | Affidavit, 2 copies, of Jean Bouchard, to extend the time to state constitutional question | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-05-17 | Motion to state a constitutional question, 2 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-05-17 | Motion to extend time, 2 copies, pour formuler une question constitutionnelle | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-05-17 | Response to motion to extend time, Avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1990-05-17 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, Avec signification | Albert Sinclair |
| 1990-03-11 | Affidavit, 10 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-02-05 | Notice of appeal, 2 copies, avec signification | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-23 | Close file on Leave, on leave | |
| 1990-01-22 | Service, of application for leave to appeal and stay of execution | |
| 1990-01-22 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, La W L'HD Co McL Granted, costs against the appellant |
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| 1990-01-22 | Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1990-01-22, La W L'HD Co McL | |
| 1990-01-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1990-01-22, La W L'HD Co McL | |
| 1990-01-22 |
Decision on the motion for a stay of execution, La W L'HD Co McL Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1990-01-22 | Hearing of motion for a stay of execution, 1990-01-22, La W L'HD Co McL | |
| 1990-01-22 | Submission of motion for a stay of execution, 1990-01-22, La W L'HD Co McL | |
| 1990-01-17 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 1990-01-17 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-17 | Motion for a stay of execution, 10 copies | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-17 | Application for leave to appeal, and an abridgment of time (10 copies), Completed on: 1990-01-17 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-11 | $30.00 filing fee, recceipt #16472 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-11 | Motion for a stay of execution | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 1990-01-11 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, and abridgment of time | Attorney General of Quebec |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Quebec | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sinclair, Albert | Respondent | Active |
| Turgeon, Cécile | Respondent | Active |
| Boutin, Fernando | Respondent | Active |
| Lafrenière, Yvon | Respondent | Active |
| Richard Laszczewski et comité de défense des droits démocratiques des citoyens de Noranda | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec | Intervener | Active |
| City of Noranda | Other | Active |
| City of Rouyn | Other | Active |
| Bordeleau, en sa qualité de greffier de la Ville de Noranda, Réal | Other | Active |
| Samson, en sa qualité de greffier de la Ville de Rouyn, Daniel | Other | Active |
Counsel
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Names
Jean Bouchard
Robert Décary, Q.C.
Jean-Yves Bernard
Robert Décary, Q.C.
Jean-Yves Bernard
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
5e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 646-1696
1200 RTE DE L'ÉGLISE
5e ÉTAGE
STE-FOY, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 646-1696
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Sinclair, Albert
Counsel
Names
Guy Bertrand
Alain Joffe
Alain Joffe
Contact information
Bertrand, Guy & Associés
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
Agent
Name
Sylvie Roussel
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
111 Rue Champlain
Hull, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Party: Turgeon, Cécile
Counsel
Names
Guy Bertrand
Alain Joffe
Alain Joffe
Contact information
Bertrand, Guy & Associés
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
Party: Boutin, Fernando
Counsel
Names
Guy Bertrand
Alain Joffe
Alain Joffe
Contact information
Bertrand, Guy & Associés
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
Party: Lafrenière, Yvon
Counsel
Name
Guy Bertrand
Contact information
Bertrand, Guy & Associés
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
Party: Richard Laszczewski et comité de défense des droits démocratiques des citoyens de Noranda
Counsel
Name
Guy Bertrand
Contact information
Bertrand, Guy & Associés
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
871, chemin St-Louis
2e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1S 1C1
Telephone: (418) 687-2862
FAX: (418) 687-2848
Party: Attorney General of Manitoba
Counsel
Names
Donna J. Miller, Q.C.
Deborah Carlson
Deborah Carlson
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
405 BROADWAY AVE
4TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
405 BROADWAY AVE
4TH FL
WINNIPEG, Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
Agent
Name
Madeleine Renaud
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Names
Jean-Marc Aubry, Q.C.
Martin Low
Martin Low
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006
East Memorial Building
284 Wellington Street - 2nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4663
FAX: (613) 952-6006
Party: Alliance Québec, Alliance for Language Communities in Québec
Counsel
Name
Stephen A. Scott
Contact information
3644 RUE PEEL
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3A 1W9
Telephone: (514) 392-5124
MONTRÉAL, Quebec
H3A 1W9
Telephone: (514) 392-5124
Agent
Name
Madeleine Renaud
Contact information
McCarthy, Tétrault
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813
1400 - 40 Elgin St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-7813
Party: City of Noranda
Counsel
Name
Bernard Barrette
Contact information
Bourassa, Provencher, Barrette
1 RUE TERMINUS E
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 3B5
Telephone: (819) 797-5222
1 RUE TERMINUS E
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 3B5
Telephone: (819) 797-5222
Party: City of Rouyn
Counsel
Name
Ronald Lapointe
Contact information
Lapointe, Cossette, Grenier
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
Party: Bordeleau, en sa qualité de greffier de la Ville de Noranda, Réal
Counsel
Name
Ronald Lapointe
Contact information
Lapointe, Cossette, Grenier
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
Party: Samson, en sa qualité de greffier de la Ville de Rouyn, Daniel
Counsel
Name
Ronald Lapointe
Contact information
Lapointe, Cossette, Grenier
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
145 AV PRINCIPALE
CP 128
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec
J9X 4P3
Telephone: (819) 762-0758
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Lower court rulings
July 31, 1989
Superior Court of Quebec
200-05-000554-860
Superior Court of Quebec
200-05-000554-860
Action déclaratoire rejetée
January 5, 1990
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)
200-09-000562-865
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Québec)
200-09-000562-865
Pourvoi accueillie
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