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28826
Canadian Cable Television Association v. Barrie Public Utilities, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-26 | Appeal closed | |
| 2003-05-20 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2003-05-16 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ G Ma Ba Arb LeB De, The appeal from the judgment of the Federal Court of Appeal, Number A-117-00, dated July 13, 2001, heard on February 19, 2003 is dismissed with costs, Bastarache J. dissenting. The constitutional question is answered as follows: Is s. 43(5) of the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c. 38, intra vires Parliament pursuant to the Constitution Act, 1867? Answer: It is unnecessary to answer this question. Bastarache J. would answer yes. Dismissed, with costs |
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| 2003-02-19 | Respondent's condensed book, given in Court | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-02-19 | Appellant's condensed book, given in Court | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-02-19 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings | |
| 2003-02-19 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2003-02-19 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2003-02-19, CJ G Ma Ba Arb LeB De Judgment reserved |
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| 2003-02-18 | Correspondence received from, Catherine Beagan Flood dated Feb. 17/03 re: Condensed Book | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-02-18 |
Order by, Ma, UPON APPLICATION by Saskatchewan Power Corporation for reconsideration of leave to intervene in the above appeal and pursuant to the order of October 7, 2002; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT such application is dismissed. It is further ordered that the Attorney General of Saskatchewan is granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding ten (10) minutes in total at the hearing of the appeal. Dismissed |
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| 2003-02-17 | Correspondence received from, R. Richards (fax) re: instructed to appear on behalf of AG Sask | Saskatchewan Power Corporation |
| 2003-02-17 | Order by, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the A.G. Canada, the A.G. Ontario, the A.G. Manitoba, the A.G. Alberta, the A.G. British Columbia and the A.G. New Brunswick are granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding ten (10) minutes each in total, Ma | |
| 2003-02-14 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2003-02-14 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2003-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), K. L. Collins dated Feb. 13/03 (by fax - original rec'd Feb. 14/03), Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2003-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), S. E. Roussel dated Feb. 13/03 (by fax), Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2003-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), T. G. Heintzman dated Feb. 13/03 (by fax) re: do not oppose, Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") |
| 2003-02-13 | Response to miscellaneous motion, (Letter Form), from M. L. Phelan dated Feb. 12/03 (by fax), Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-02-13 | Notice of miscellaneous motion, for reconsideration of refusal of oral argument - memorandum to the Court included, Completed on: 2003-02-13 | Saskatchewan Power Corporation |
| 2003-02-12 | Correspondence received from, T. G. Heintzman dated Feb. 11/03 re: in response to R. G. Richards, Q.C.'s letter dated Feb. 7/03 | Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") |
| 2003-02-10 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), of Alain Gingras | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2003-02-07 | Correspondence received from, R. G. Richards, Q.C. (by fax) re: oral presentation | Saskatchewan Power Corporation |
| 2003-02-05 | Notice of appearance, (Letter Form), Brian J. Saunders and Peter Southey | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-02-05 | Order by, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Attorney General of Québec is granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding ten (10) minutes in total at the hearing of the appeal., Ma | |
| 2003-02-04 | Notice of appearance, Michel Y. Hélie | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2003-01-31 | Notice of appearance, Of Neil Finkelstein et al at the hearing | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-01-31 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following interveners are granted permission to file the written submissions but are not allotted any time for oral presentation: Saskatchewan Power Corporation, GT Group Telecom Services, MAJOR, J. | |
| 2003-01-31 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following interveners are granted permission to file the written submissions but are not allotted any time for oral presentation: Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Aliant Telecom Inc. et al, MAJOR, J. | |
| 2003-01-28 | Notice of appearance, of Alan Mark et al at the hearing | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-01-20 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-20 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2003-01-20 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-20 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2003-01-16 | Supplemental document, (Brief of Statutes) | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2003-01-16 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-16 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2003-01-16 | Order on motion to extend time | |
| 2003-01-16 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of A.G. Ont. to Jan. 13/03, Reg Granted |
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| 2003-01-16 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2003-01-15 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-15 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2003-01-15 |
Decision on motion to extend time, to serve and file the A.G. Alta's factum to Jan. 15, Reg Granted |
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| 2003-01-15 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2003-01-15 | Response to motion to extend time, Completed on: 2003-01-15 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-01-14 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), J. Jago dated Jan. 14, 2003 (fax copy) re: intervention by A.G. Alberta, Completed on: 2003-01-14 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-01-14 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-14 | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2003-01-14 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-14 | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2003-01-14 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to file the Attorney General of British Columbia's factum and book of authorities is granted to January 20/03 Allowed in part |
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| 2003-01-14 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2003-01-13 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to 13-01-03/pour produire le factum et les sources au 13-01-03, Completed on: 2003-01-13 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2003-01-13 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-13 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2003-01-13 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-13 | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2003-01-10 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-10 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 2003-01-10 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-10 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 2003-01-09 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-09 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2003-01-09 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-09 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2003-01-09 | Response to motion to extend time, (book form/format livre), Completed on: 2003-01-09 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2003-01-09 | Response to motion to extend time, from/de Gowlings (e-mail), Completed on: 2003-01-09 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-01-07 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Jan. 31, 2003/pour produire le factum et les sources au 31-01-03, Completed on: 2003-01-07 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2003-01-03 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from/de C. Flood dated/datée 2-1-03 (fax copy/télécopieur) re: motion by A.G. Manitoba/requête, Completed on: 2003-01-03 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2003-01-02 | Book of authorities, (14 copies), Completed on: 2003-01-02 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2003-01-02 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-02 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2002-12-31 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, The time to serve and file the factum of the intervener Attorney General of Manitoba is extended to January 15, 2003. Allowed in part |
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| 2002-12-31 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener Federation of Canadian Municipalities to January 10, 2003. Granted |
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| 2002-12-31 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Reg, to serve and file the factum and book of authorities of the intervener GT Group Telecom Services Corp. to January 10, 2003. Granted |
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| 2002-12-31 | Submission of motion to extend time, Reg | |
| 2002-12-27 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-27 | Saskatchewan Power Corporation |
| 2002-12-27 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-12-27 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2002-12-27 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-27 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2002-12-24 | Motion to extend time, (to file the factum to Jan. 15, 2003/pour produire le factum au 15-01-03) - 2 copies, Completed on: 2002-12-24 | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2002-12-23 | Book of authorities, (14 copies), Completed on: 2002-12-23 | Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") |
| 2002-12-23 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-23 | Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") |
| 2002-12-20 | Book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-12-20 | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2002-12-20 | Intervener's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-20 | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2002-12-20 | Response to motion to extend time, (conditional consent/consentement conditionnel) - book form/format livre re: A.G. Manitoba's motion/requête, Completed on: 2002-12-20 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-12-20 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), C. Flood dated/datée 19-12-02 (fax copy/télécopieur), Completed on: 2002-12-20 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-12-20 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Jan. 10, 2003/pour produire le factum et les sources au 10-01-03, Completed on: 2002-12-20 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 2002-12-17 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum and authorities to Jan. 10, 2003/pour produire le factum et les sources au 10-01-03, Completed on: 2002-12-17 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2002-12-13 | Motion to extend time, to file the factum to 01-31-03 / pour produire le factum au 31-01-03, Completed on: 2002-12-13 | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2002-12-11 | Notice of hearing | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-12-05 | Supplemental document, (STATUTES / LOIS) | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-12-05 | Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-12-05 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-12-05 | Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2002-12-05 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-12-05 | Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-01-13 | |
| 2002-12-02 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General for Ontario |
| 2002-12-02 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2002-12-02 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2002-12-02 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Québec |
| 2002-11-29 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2002-11-29 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-02-19 Judgment reserved |
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| 2002-11-15 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2002-11-12 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2002-11-01 | Notice of constitutional question(s) | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-10-31 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question | |
| 2002-10-29 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, CJ, by the appellant. 1. Is s. 43(5) of the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c. 38, intra vires Parliament pursuant to the Constitution Act, 1867? Notices of intervention are to be filed on or before December 2, 2002. Granted |
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| 2002-10-10 | Appellant's book of authorities, Vol. I & II, Completed on: 2002-10-10 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-10-10 | Appellant's record, Vol. I to V, Completed on: 2002-10-10 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-10-10 | Supplemental document, (Appellant's Legislative History of Section 43 of the Telecommunications Act - 12 copies) | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-10-10 | Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-10-10 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-10-10 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ | |
| 2002-10-07 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY LEBEL J.) | |
| 2002-10-07 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, LeB, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. 2. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicants ALIANT TELECOM INC., AT & T CANADA, BELL CANADA, BELL WEST INC., MTS COMMUNICATIONS INC. and TELUS COMMUNICATIONS INC. is granted and the applicants shall be entitled to serve and file a joint factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. 3. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant SASKATCHEWAN POWER CORPORATION is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. 4. The motion for leave to intervene of the applicant GT GROUP TELECOM SERVICES CORP. is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. 5. The motion for an extension of time and for leave to intervene of the applicant ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA is granted and the applicant shall be entitled to serve and file a factum not to exceed 20 pages in length. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the interveners. The interveners shall not be entitled to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to Rule 59(1)(a) the interveners shall pay to the appellant and respondents any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellant and respondents by the interventions. Granted |
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| 2002-10-07 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, LeB | |
| 2002-09-30 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form - proof of delivery requested), Incomplete | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 2002-09-26 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2002-09-26 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2002-09-25 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (re: intervention by A. G. Canada), Completed on: 2002-09-25 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-09-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, opposition to the intervention by Fed. Can. Mun. (1 copy - book form) (service rec'd Sept. 26/02 - book form), Completed on: 2002-09-24 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-09-24 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), C. Flood dated Sept. 23, 2002 re: consents to Telecom Carriers, GT and A.G. Canada's interventions; does not oppose Sask. Power' s intervention; opposes the Fed. Can. Mun.'s intervention, Completed on: 2002-09-24 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-09-24 | Reply to the motion for leave to intervene, re: GT Group's intervention (book form), Completed on: 2002-09-24 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2002-09-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2002-09-18 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-09-17 | Correspondence received from, J. Keogh (CRTC) dated Sept. 11/02 re: will not seek intervener status in this matter | Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission |
| 2002-09-17 | Motion for leave to intervene, (book form)(extension of time included) - 4 copies, Completed on: 2002-09-17 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2002-09-16 | Notice of change of counsel, solicitors are Peter Ruby from Goodmans LLP and Alan Mark now at Ogilvy Renault LLP - Ottawa agents now Ogilvy Renault (Michael Phelan) | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-09-16 | Book of authorities, re: response to GT's intervention - 3 copies - book form, Completed on: 2002-09-16 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-09-16 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, re: intervention by GT (book form), Completed on: 2002-09-16 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2002-09-10 | Motion for leave to intervene, (book form), Completed on: 2002-09-10 | Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") |
| 2002-09-09 | Motion to state a constitutional question, book form - 5 copies, Completed on: 2002-09-11 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-09-09 | Book of authorities, re: intervention, Completed on: 2002-09-09 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2002-09-09 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2002-09-11 | GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") |
| 2002-09-06 | Motion for leave to intervene, book form, Completed on: 2002-09-06 | Saskatchewan Power Corporation |
| 2002-07-29 | Motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2002-07-29 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities |
| 2002-06-11 | Notice of change of counsel, from McCarthy to Blake, Cassels | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-06-11 | Order granting leave to appeal | |
| 2002-06-10 | Notice of appeal, 2 copies, Completed on: 2002-09-19 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2002-05-22 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: filing timetable / tentative hearing date (Feb. 19/03) | |
| 2002-05-17 | Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties | |
| 2002-05-16 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal Granted, with costs to the applicant(s) in any event of the cause |
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| 2002-04-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, (bench changed from LHD, Ba, Bi on Apr. 26), CJ L'HD Ba | |
| 2001-11-06 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2001-11-06 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2001-10-29 | Book of authorities, served together with Response, Completed on: 2001-10-29 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2001-10-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-10-29 | Barrie Public Utilities |
| 2001-10-29 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2001-10-18 | Book of authorities, vol. 1 and 2, Completed on: 2001-10-18 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
| 2001-09-28 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2001-09-28 | Canadian Cable Television Association |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Cable Television Association | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie Public Utilities | Respondent | Active |
| Essex Public Utilities Commission, Guelph Hydro, Innisfil Hydro, Leamington Public Utilities Commission, Markham Hydro ELectric Commission, Mississauga Hydro Electric Commission, Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Electric Commission | Respondent | Active |
| The Hydro Electric Commission of North Bay, Oakville Hydro, Orillia Water, Light and Power, Perth Public Utilities Commission, Richmond Hill Hydro Electric Commission, Shelburne Hydro, Stoney Creek Hydro-Electric Commission | Respondent | Active |
| Stratford Public Utility Commission, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (formely Hydro Electric Commission of the City of North York and the Public Utilities Commission of the City of Scarborough), Waterloo North Hydro and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Power Corporation | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Active |
| Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Intervener | Active |
| Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers") | Intervener | Active |
| GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT") | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Québec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Manitoba | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General for Ontario | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Canadian Cable Television Association
Counsel
Names
Neil Finkelstein
Catherine Beagan Flood
Catherine Beagan Flood
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
P.O. Box 25, Commerce Court West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
P.O. Box 25, Commerce Court West
199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Email: neil.finkelstein@blakes.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Barrie Public Utilities
Counsel
Names
Peter Ruby
Alan Mark
Alan Mark
Contact information
Goodmans LLP
250 Yonge Street
Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2M6
Telephone: (416) 597-4184
FAX: (416) 979-1234
250 Yonge Street
Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2M6
Telephone: (416) 597-4184
FAX: (416) 979-1234
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: Essex Public Utilities Commission, Guelph Hydro, Innisfil Hydro, Leamington Public Utilities Commission, Markham Hydro ELectric Commission, Mississauga Hydro Electric Commission, Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Electric Commission
Counsel
Names
Peter Ruby
Alan Mark
Alan Mark
Contact information
Goodmans LLP
250 Yonge Street
Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2M6
Telephone: (416) 597-4184
FAX: (416) 979-1234
250 Yonge Street
Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2M6
Telephone: (416) 597-4184
FAX: (416) 979-1234
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: The Hydro Electric Commission of North Bay, Oakville Hydro, Orillia Water, Light and Power, Perth Public Utilities Commission, Richmond Hill Hydro Electric Commission, Shelburne Hydro, Stoney Creek Hydro-Electric Commission
Counsel
Names
Alan Mark
Peter Ruby
Peter Ruby
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
200 King Street West
Suite 1100, P.O. Box 11
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 3T4
Telephone: (416) 340-6000
FAX: (416) 977-5239
200 King Street West
Suite 1100, P.O. Box 11
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 3T4
Telephone: (416) 340-6000
FAX: (416) 977-5239
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: Stratford Public Utility Commission, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (formely Hydro Electric Commission of the City of North York and the Public Utilities Commission of the City of Scarborough), Waterloo North Hydro and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro
Counsel
Names
Alan Mark
Peter Ruby
Peter Ruby
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
200 King Street West
Suite 1100, P.O. Box 11
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 3T4
Telephone: (416) 340-6000
FAX: (416) 977-5239
200 King Street West
Suite 1100, P.O. Box 11
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 3T4
Telephone: (416) 340-6000
FAX: (416) 977-5239
Agent
Name
Michael L. Phelan
Contact information
Ogilvy Renault
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
1600 - 45 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 780-8661
FAX: (613) 230-5459
Party: Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Counsel
Name
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Contact information
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
1500 - 1874 Scarth St
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4E9
Telephone: (306) 347-8000
FAX: (306) 352-5250
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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 of New Brunswick
Counsel
Names
Gabriel Bourgeois, Q.C.
Gaétan Migneault
Gaétan Migneault
Contact information
Attorney General of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 6000, Room 444
670 King St., Centennial Building
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3606
FAX: (506) 453-3275
P.O. Box 6000, Room 444
670 King St., Centennial Building
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3606
FAX: (506) 453-3275
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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 of Canada
Counsel
Names
Brian J. Saunders
Peter Southey
Peter Southey
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Department of Justice
1148 - 234 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4865
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: brian.saunders@justice.gc.ca
Department of Justice
1148 - 234 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4865
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: brian.saunders@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Graham R. Garton, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
234 Wellington Street
East Tower, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4842
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: ggarton@justice.gc.ca
Party: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Counsel
Name
Christian S. Tacit
Contact information
Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP
1900 - 66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8333
FAX: (613) 788-2358
1900 - 66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5H1
Telephone: (613) 231-8333
FAX: (613) 788-2358
Party: Aliant Telecom Inc., AT & T Canada, Bell Canada, Bell West Inc., MTS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communication Inc. (collectively referred to herein as the "the Telecom Carriers")
Counsel
Names
Thomas G. Heintzman, Q.C.
Susan L. Gratton
Genevieve D. Currie
Susan L. Gratton
Genevieve D. Currie
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7627
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Email: theintzm@mccarthy.ca
4700 TD Bank Tower
PO Box 48
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7627
FAX: (416) 868-0673
Email: theintzm@mccarthy.ca
Agent
Name
Gregory Tzemenakis
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
40 Elgin Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: gtzemena@mccarthy.ca
40 Elgin Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K6
Telephone: (613) 238-2000
FAX: (613) 563-9386
Email: gtzemena@mccarthy.ca
Party: GT Group Telecom Services Corp. ("GT")
Counsel
Names
Seumas M. Woods
Charlotte Kanya-Forstner
Charlotte Kanya-Forstner
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court West, 2800 - 199 Bay St.
P.O. Box 25, Stn Commerce Court
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Commerce Court West, 2800 - 199 Bay St.
P.O. Box 25, Stn Commerce Court
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653
Agent
Name
Gordon K. Cameron
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
World Exchange Plaza
20th Floor, 45 O'Connor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1A4
Telephone: (613) 788-2222
FAX: (613) 788-2247
Email: gord.cameron@blakes.com
Party: Attorney General of Québec
Counsel
Name
Alain Gingras
Contact information
Procureur général du Québec
1200, route de l'Église
2e étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: agingras@justice.gouv.qc.ca
1200, route de l'Église
2e étage
Ste-Foy, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: agingras@justice.gouv.qc.ca
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: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
Name
Nancy W. Brown
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
FAX: (604) 660-2636
1301 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-3093
FAX: (604) 660-2636
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Attorney General of Manitoba
Counsel
Name
Cynthia Devine
Contact information
Attorney General of Manitoba
1205 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg
Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
FAX: (204) 945-0053
Email: cdevine@gov.mb.ca
1205 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg
Manitoba
R3C 3L6
Telephone: (204) 945-0679
FAX: (204) 945-0053
Email: cdevine@gov.mb.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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 of Alberta
Counsel
Name
Roderick Wiltshire
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
9833 - 109 Street
Bowker Building, 4th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-7145
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Email: roderick.wiltshire@gov.ab.ca
9833 - 109 Street
Bowker Building, 4th Floor
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2E8
Telephone: (780) 422-7145
FAX: (780) 425-0307
Email: roderick.wiltshire@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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
Name
Michel Y. Hélie
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay St
7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4454
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: Michel.Helie@ontario.ca
720 Bay St
7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4454
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: Michel.Helie@ontario.ca
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
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: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Name
Robert G. Richards, Q.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St.
P.O. Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 878-5603
1874 Scarth St.
P.O. Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 878-5603
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
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
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Summary
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Lower court rulings
September 28, 1999
Federal Administrative Tribunals of Ontario
8690-C13-01/97
Federal Administrative Tribunals of Ontario
8690-C13-01/97
Order granting access to Respondents' poles
July 13, 2001
Federal Court of Appeal
A-117-00
Federal Court of Appeal
A-117-00
Appeal allowed
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