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24737
Alfred Goodswimmer, et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa,Ontario) | |
| 1997-06-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1997-06-16 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1997-05-09 | Appeal closed | |
| 1997-04-24 |
Decision on the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, The application for reconsideration is dismissed. (JOINT WITH 24745), CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-04-24 | Hearing of motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 1997-04-24, The application for reconsideration is dismissed. (JOINT WITH 24745), CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1997-04-24 | All material on motion for a re-hearing of the appeal submitted to Justices, 1997-04-24, The application for reconsideration is dismissed. (JOINT WITH 24745), CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1997-04-21 | Reply to the response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (joint with 24745) (on the issue of costs) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Apr. 22/97, Completed on: 1997-04-21 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-04-10 | Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, (2 boxes and 1 folder) (joint with 24682, 24745 and 23811) | |
| 1997-04-04 | Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (joint with 24745) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Apr. 11/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-04-04 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-04-01 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa, Ontario) | |
| 1997-04-01 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Attorney General of Canada | |
| 1997-04-01 | Copy of formal judgment being prepared, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson | |
| 1997-03-27 | Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (reconsider costs) (joint with 24745) - 10 copies (book form) $50.00 requested (see March 21, 1997) sent to CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL I Ma, Apr. 11/97, with service, Completed on: 1997-03-27 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-03-25 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to reconsider costs receipt #33820 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-03-21 | Proof of service, of the motion for reconsideration (book form) (books received on March 21, 1997, but list of exhibits received on March 27, 1997), with service | |
| 1997-02-18 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma Quashed, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-02-18 | Hearing of the appeal, 1997-02-18, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma | |
| 1997-02-18 | General proceeding, 12 copies of CONDENSED BOOK...given in Court (joint with 24745) | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-18 | General proceeding, 12 copies of INDIAN ACT given in Court | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-17 | Supplemental document, BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES VOL. I & II | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-14 | Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies (joint with 24745) (see order of Feb. 12 97), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-14 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Kirk Lambrecht (Edmonton, AB) to advise that the Court will be raising the issue of mootness re: the appeals, c.c. Graham Garton, Catherine M. Twinn, Henry Brown, Q.C. | |
| 1997-02-14 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ms. Catherine M. Twinn (Slave Lake, AB) to advise that the Court will be raising the issue of mootness regarding the appeal. c.c. Henry Brown, Q .C., Kirk Lambrecht, Graham Garton | |
| 1997-02-12 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from Kirk N. Lambrecht; re: opposing the motion of the appellant to file a reply factum | |
| 1997-02-12 |
Decision on the motion to file a reply factum on appeal, So Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1997-02-12 | Hearing of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-12 | Submission of motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 1997-02-12, So | |
| 1997-02-07 | Proof of service, of the appellant's book of authorities, motion and affidavit of P. Healey (joint with 24745) | |
| 1997-02-07 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 33511 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument | |
| 1997-02-06 | Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24745), with service, Completed on: 1997-02-06 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1997-02-06 | Book of authorities, 10 copies of vol. 1 to 5 (joint with 24745), Completed on: 1997-02-06 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-06 | Affidavit, of Philip P. Healey (5 copies - book form) | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-02-06 | Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 5 copies (book form) $50.00 requested (joint with 24745), Completed on: 1997-02-06 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1997-01-14 | Notice of hearing, (joint with 24745), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-12-20 | Respondent's factum, 25 copies (joint with 24745) see order dated Oct. 29, 1996, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-20 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-12-19 | Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-02-18 | |
| 1996-10-29 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Dec 20/96, Reg Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-10-29 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-10-29, to file the factum to Dec 20/96, Reg | |
| 1996-10-29 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-10-29, to file the factum to Dec 20/96, Reg | |
| 1996-10-28 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Henry S. Brown, Q.C.; re: extension of time to file the respondent's factum and hearing date | |
| 1996-10-24 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondents' factum to Dec. 22/96 (joint with 24745), Completed on: 1996-10-24 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-10-24 | Affidavit, to file the respondents' factum to Dec. 20/96 (of Kirk N. Lambrecht) (joint with 24745), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-10-24 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt from Justice Account | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-10-24 | Motion to extend time, to file the respondents' factum to Dec. 20/96 (joint with 24745), with service, Completed on: 1996-10-24 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-10-21 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1997-01-20 | |
| 1996-08-26 | Appellant's factum, 24 copies (joint with 24745) (see order of August 16/96), with service, Completed on: 1996-08-26 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-08-16 | Order on motion to extend time, to file the factum | |
| 1996-08-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-08-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-16, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia | |
| 1996-08-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-16, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia | |
| 1996-08-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-08-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-08-16, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia | |
| 1996-08-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-08-16, to file the factum to Aug 26/96, Ia | |
| 1996-08-15 | Proof of service, from Catherine M. Twinn re: double registered sent Aug 7/96 | |
| 1996-08-15 | $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #32432 (joint with 24745) | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-08-14 | Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (letterform)(joint with 24745), Completed on: 1996-08-14 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-08-14 | Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (of Henry S. Brown, Q.C.) (joint with 24745) | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-08-14 | Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (joint with 24745), Completed on: 1996-08-14 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-08-13 | Proof of service, from Dept of Justice re: double registered letter sent Aug 7/96 | |
| 1996-08-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Dept of Justice Canada (Edmonton, AB) (DOUBLE REGISTERED) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 45 c.c. Graham Garton | |
| 1996-08-07 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Catherine M. Twinn (Slave Lake, AB) (DOUBLE REGISTERED) enclosing a Notice from the Registrar pursuant to Rule 45 c.c. Gowling | |
| 1996-05-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to state constitutional question, CJ Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-05-16 | Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-05-16, to state constitutional question, CJ | |
| 1996-05-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, 1996-05-16, to state constitutional question, CJ | |
| 1996-05-16 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 1996-05-16 | Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-05-16, CJ | |
| 1996-05-16 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1996-05-16, CJ | |
| 1996-05-10 | Appeal court record, 1 box (joint with Trial record)(joint with 24745) | |
| 1996-05-10 | Trial court record, 1 box (joint with C/A record)(joint with 24745) | |
| 1996-05-10 | Certified casebook, (joint with 24745), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-04-22 | General proceeding, 1 copy of REPLY SUBMISSIONS OF THE APPELLANTS REGARDING MOTION TO STATE A CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION (JOINT WITH 24745) (3 additional copies filed Apr. 29/96), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-04-04 | Case on appeal, 23 copies (joint with 24745) (extension of time requested) | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-04-04 | Affidavit, of Diana MacMullin re Motion for Const. Question 5 copies (bookform) (joint with 24745), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-04-04 | General proceeding, 5 copies of Written Submissions on Motion to state a constitutional question (joint with 24745), with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1996-03-26 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 1996-03-18 | General proceeding, 2 copies of APPELLANT'S ARGUMENT ON MOTION TO STATE CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION, with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-03-04 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Kirk Lambrecht to M. Larmour, letter dated March 4, 96 (fax copy) re: opposition to the Appellant's motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 1996-02-09 | Proof of service, of the notice of change of Solicitors | |
| 1996-02-09 | Motion to extend time, to file the motion to state constitutional questions (joint with 24745), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-09 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-02-09 | Motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with 24745), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-09 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1996-01-30 | Notice of change of counsel, (Catherine M. Twinn for all appellants, as per E.V.B.), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-11-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of Canada (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Graham Garton | |
| 1995-11-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Shibley Righton (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Nelligan, Power | |
| 1995-11-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Hladun & Company (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32 | |
| 1995-11-21 | General proceeding, 1 copy of Notice of Agents for Gowling, Strathy (joint with 24745), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-11-20 | Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-10-19 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So McL, The application for leave to appeal is granted. Granted, no order as to costs |
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| 1995-10-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Nelligan, Power (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-10-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Darlene Desjarlais | |
| 1995-10-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Hladun & Company (Edmonton, AB) | |
| 1995-10-19 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, A.G. of Canada (Ottawa, ON) | |
| 1995-07-31 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So McL | |
| 1995-06-19 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service | Attorney General of Canada |
| 1995-06-06 | Book of authorities, 5 copies (joint with 24745), with service | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-05-19 | Book of authorities, 5 copies | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-05-19 | $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30067 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
| 1995-05-19 | Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (SEE 24745), with service, Completed on: 1995-05-19 | Alfred Goodswimmer |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodswimmer, Alfred | Applicant | Active |
| Goodswimmer, Keith | Applicant | Active |
| Goodswimmer, Jerry | Applicant | Active |
| Sunshine, Ron | Applicant | Active |
| Council of the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band | Applicant | Active |
| Kappo, Mary | Applicant | Active |
| Goodswimmer, Mary Delphine | Applicant | Active |
| Sunshine, Lucy | Applicant | Active |
| Redhead, Louise | Applicant | Active |
| Kiyawasew, Cecile | Applicant | Active |
| Plante, Marina | Applicant | Active |
| Chowace, Florestine | Applicant | Active |
| Standingribbon, Florence | Applicant | Active |
| Goodswimmer, Wilfred | Applicant | Active |
| Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Respondent | Active |
| Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development | Respondent | Active |
| Darlene Desjarlais, in her capacity as Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Goodswimmer, Alfred
Counsel
Martin J. Henderson
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Goodswimmer, Keith
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Goodswimmer, Jerry
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Sunshine, Ron
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Council of the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Kappo, Mary
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Goodswimmer, Mary Delphine
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Sunshine, Lucy
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Redhead, Louise
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Kiyawasew, Cecile
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Plante, Marina
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Chowace, Florestine
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Standingribbon, Florence
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Goodswimmer, Wilfred
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
Counsel
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
PO Box 466, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
300 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4073
Agent
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Counsel
300 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4073
Agent
Department of Justice
284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Darlene Desjarlais, in her capacity as Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band
This party is not represented by counsel.
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