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24745

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.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
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 24737), CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1997-04-24 Hearing of motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 1997-04-24, The application for reconsideration is dismissed. (JOINT WITH 24737), 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 24737), 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 24737) (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, 24737 and 23811)
1997-04-04 Response to the motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, 10 copies (joint with 24737) 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
1997-04-03 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, F.C.A. (Ottawa, Ontario)
1997-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Attorney General of Canada
1997-04-03 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-03-27 Motion for a re-hearing of the appeal, (reconsider costs) (joint with 24737) - 10 copies (book form) (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 (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-03-21 Proof of service, of the motion for reconsideration (joint with 24737) (motion for reconsideration filed on March 21, 1997 but list of exhibits received on March 27, 1997)
1997-02-18 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ LaF L'HD So G Co McL Ia Ma
Quashed, no order as to costs
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 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-02-18 General proceeding, 12 copies of INDIAN ACT given in Court (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-02-14 Reply factum on appeal, 24 copies (joint with 24737) (see order of Feb. 12 96), 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 appeals. 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 appellant's motion to file a reply factum
1997-02-06 Book of authorities, 10 copies (joint with 24737), 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 24737), Completed on: 1997-02-06 Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-02-06 Affidavit, of Philip P. Healey Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-02-06 Motion to file a reply factum on appeal, 5 copies - book form (jont with 24737), Completed on: 1997-02-06 Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-01-14 Notice of hearing, (joint with 24737), with service Alfred Goodswimmer
1997-01-08 Appeal hearing
1997-01-08 Appeal removed from the list
1997-01-08 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1997-02-18
1996-12-20 Respondent's factum, 25 copies (joint with 24737) see order dated Oct. 29, 1996, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-20 Attorney General of Canada
1996-10-29 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1996-05-16, to file the respondent's factum to Dec. 20, 1996, CJ
1996-10-24 Response to motion to extend time, to file the respondents' factum to Dec. 22/96 (joint with 24737), 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 24737), 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 24737), 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 24737)(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
1996-08-15 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, to extend time receipt #32432 (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-08-14 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (letterform) (joint with 24737), Completed on: 1996-08-14 Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-08-14 Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (of Henry S. Brown, Q.C.) (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-08-14 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to August 26/96 (joint with 24737), Completed on: 1996-08-14 Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-05-16 Decision on motion to extend time, to state constitutional question, CJ
Granted, no order as to costs
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
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 24737)
1996-05-10 Trial court record, 1 box (joint with C/A record)(joint with 24737)
1996-05-10 Certified casebook, (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-04-22 General proceeding, 1 copy of REPLY SUBMISSIONS OF THE APPELLANTS REGARDING MOTION TO STATE CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION (joint with 24737) - fax copy (3 additional copies filed April 29/96) Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-04-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from C. Twinn; re: reply to the constitutional question will be filed no later than April 22/96
1996-04-04 Case on appeal, 23 copies (joint with 24737) Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-04-04 Affidavit, of Diana MacMullin re motion for Const. Question 5 copies (bookform) (joint with 24737), with service Attorney General of Canada
1996-04-04 General proceeding, 5 copies of Written Submission on Motion to state a constitutional question (joint with 24737), 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, 1996 (fax copy) re: opposition to the Appellant's motion to state a constitutional question
1996-02-09 Notice of change of counsel, (Catherine M. Twinn for all appellants, as per E.V.B.), with service Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-02-09 Motion to extend time, to file the motion to state constitutional questions (joint with 24737), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-09 Alfred Goodswimmer
1996-02-09 Motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with 24737), with service, Completed on: 1996-02-09 Alfred Goodswimmer
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 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 Hladun & company (Edmonton, AB) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1995-11-21 General proceeding, 1 copy of Notice of change of Agents for Gowling, Strathy (joint with 24737), with service Alfred Goodswimmer
1995-11-17 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
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
1995-06-23 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, 5 copies Alfred Goodswimmer
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 24737), with service Alfred Goodswimmer
1995-05-19 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 30064 Alfred Goodswimmer
1995-05-19 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (SEE 24737), 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

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Goodswimmer, Alfred Applicant Active
Goodswimmer, Keith Applicant Active
Goodswimmer, Jerry Applicant Active
Sunshine, Ron 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
Council of the Sturgeon Land Indian Band Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Martin J. Henderson
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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 Land Indian Band

Counsel
Catherine M. Twinn
Box 1460
Slave Lake, Alberta
T0G 2A0
Telephone: (403) 849-4319
FAX: (403) 849-5099
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
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
Kirk N. Lambrecht
Philip P. Healey
Attorney General of Canada
300 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4073
Agent
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
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
Kirk N. Lambrecht
Attorney General of Canada
300 - 10199, 101 ST
EDMONTON, Alberta
T5J 3Y4
Telephone: (403) 495-4073
Agent
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Attorney General of Canada
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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Lower court rulings

August 31, 1993
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-984-92

see file

March 21, 1995
Federal Court of Appeal

A-553-93

appeal dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13