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31809
Confédération des syndicats nationaux v. Attorney General of Canada
(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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-25 | Payment out cheque issued, ($523.77) | |
| 2009-09-04 | Approved order for payment out, joint with respondent's consent (sent to Finance) | |
| 2009-07-24 | Appeal closed | |
| 2009-07-20 | Certificate of taxation issued to, Pierre Landry | |
| 2009-07-16 | Decision on the bill of costs, in the amount of $47,829.94, Reg | |
| 2009-07-16 | Submission of the bill of costs, Reg | |
| 2009-06-19 | Correspondence received from, Noël & Ass. dated June 19/09, re.: settlement between parties on Bill of Costs | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2009-06-09 | Bill of costs, Completed on: 2009-06-09 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-12-12 | Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties | |
| 2008-12-12 | Judgment on appeal and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties | |
| 2008-12-11 |
Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ Bi LeB De F Abe Ro, The appeals from the judgments of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal), Numbers 500-09-014014-039 and 200-09-004695-042, dated November 15, 2006, heard on May 13, 2008, are allowed in part, the versions of ss. 66.1 and 66.3 of the Employment Insurance Act that applied in 2002, 2003 and 2005 are declared invalid and the employers’ and employees’ premiums for 2002, 2003 and 2005 were collected unlawfully. The declaration is suspended for a period of 12 months from the date of this judgment. Costs are awarded to the appellants throughout. Allowed in part, costs in this Court and courts below |
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| 2008-07-21 | Media lock-up request accepted | |
| 2008-07-18 | Media lock-up consent form received from | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-07-11 | Correspondence received from, Mr. Martin dated July-10-08 re: Bill C-50 in place in June-08 (sent to the Court July 18/08) | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-07-10 | Media lock-up consent form received from, Mr. Martin by fax dated July-10-08 (original filed on July-15-08) | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-07-02 | Media lock-up letter, consent form and undertaking sample sent to all parties | |
| 2008-06-13 | Media lock-up requested or proposed | |
| 2008-06-02 | Transcript received, (93 pages) | |
| 2008-05-13 | Judgment reserved OR rendered with reasons to follow | |
| 2008-05-13 | Intervener's condensed book, Submitted in Court (14 copies) (Joint with 31810) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2008-05-13 | Respondent's condensed book, Submitted in Court (14 copies)(Joint with 31810) | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-05-13 | Appellant's condensed book, Submitted in Court (14 copies) | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-05-13 | Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings, From all parties | |
| 2008-05-13 |
Hearing of the appeal, 2008-05-13, CJ Bi LeB De F Abe Ro Judgment reserved |
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| 2008-05-06 |
Order by, F, FURTHER TO THE ORDER dated April 17, 2008, granting leave to intervene to the Canadian Labour Congress; IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED THAT the said intervener is granted permission to present oral argument not exceeding fifteen (15) minutes at the hearing of these appeals. Granted |
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| 2008-05-05 | Notice of appearance, James Mabbutt, René LeBlanc, Carole Bureau and Linda Mercier will be present at the hearing. | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-05-01 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-05-01 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 2008-05-01 | Intervener's factum, as per Fish J.'s Order dated Apr. 17/08 (Joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-05-01 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 2008-04-29 | Notice of appearance, Gaetan Migneault will be present at the hearing. | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2008-04-25 | Notice of appearance, Steven Barrett and Colleen Bauman will be present at the hearing. | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 2008-04-25 | Notice of appearance, Alain Gingras will be present at the hearing. | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2008-04-25 | Notice of appearance, Guy Martin and Jean-Guy Ouellet will be present at the hearing. | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-04-23 | Notice of withdrawal, of intervention | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2008-04-17 | Letter sent to Intervener(s) | |
| 2008-04-17 | Order on motion for leave to intervene, (BY FISH J.) | |
| 2008-04-17 |
Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, F, The motion for leave to intervene of the Canadian Labour Congress is granted and the said intervener shall be entitled to serve and file a single factum not to exceed 20 pages in length on or before May 1, 2008. The request to present oral argument is deferred to a date following receipt and consideration of the written arguments of the parties and the intervener. The intervener shall not be entitled to raise new issues or to adduce further evidence or otherwise to supplement the record of the parties. Pursuant to Rule 59(1)(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada the intervener shall pay to the appellants and respondent any additional disbursements occasioned to the appellants and respondent by its intervention. Granted |
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| 2008-04-17 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, F | |
| 2008-04-14 | Respondent's record, (Vol. 1 to 6 - joint with 31810 - CD rec'd Apr. 16/08), Completed on: 2008-04-14 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-04-14 | Respondent's book of authorities, (Joint with 31810 - CD rec'd Apr. 16/08), Completed on: 2008-04-14 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-04-14 | Respondent's factum, (Joint with 31810 - CD rec'd Apr. 16/08), Completed on: 2008-04-16 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-04-14 | Order on motion for additional time to present oral argument, (BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE) | |
| 2008-04-14 |
Decision on motion for additional time to present oral argument, CJ, À LA SUITE DE LA DEMANDE de l’appelante pour une ordonnance lui allouant 2 heures de plaidoirie orale lors de l’audition de l’appel; ET APRÈS AVOIR LU la documentation déposée; L’ORDONNANCE SUIVANTE EST RENDUE : La requête est rejetée. Dismissed |
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| 2008-04-11 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-04-11 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2008-04-11 | Intervener's factum - AG on constitutional question, (Joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-04-11 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2008-04-11 | Notice of appearance, Roger Valois and Isabelle Lacas will be present at the hearing. | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-04-08 | Submission of motion for additional time to present oral argument, CJ | |
| 2008-04-08 | Intervener's book of authorities, Completed on: 2008-04-08 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2008-04-08 | Intervener's factum - AG on constitutional question, Completed on: 2008-04-08 | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2008-04-04 | Appeal perfected for hearing | |
| 2008-03-28 | Correspondence received from, Bernard Letarte dated March 28/08 re: will file a joint record factum and authorities with 31810 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-03-27 | Response to the motion for additional time to present oral argument, (Letter Form), from R. LeBlanc (dated March 27/08), re.: response to motion for additional time, Completed on: 2008-03-27 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-03-26 | Notice of withdrawal | Attorney General of Newfoudland and Labrador |
| 2008-03-18 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), of the Canadian Labour Congress - cc. to all parties, Completed on: 2008-03-18 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-03-18 | Motion for additional time to present oral argument, Completed on: 2008-03-18 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-03-13 | Notice of withdrawal, of intervention | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 2008-03-03 | Response to the motion for leave to intervene, (Letter Form), from René LeBlanc dated March 3/08 (joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-03-03 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-02-28 | Notice of hearing sent to parties | |
| 2008-02-28 |
Appeal hearing scheduled, 2008-05-13 Judgment reserved |
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| 2008-02-22 | Motion for leave to intervene, (bookform) (joint with 31810), Completed on: 2008-02-22 | Canadian Labour Congress |
| 2008-02-13 | Order on motion to adduce new evidence | |
| 2008-02-13 |
Decision on motion to adduce new evidence, F, À la suite de la requête de l’Appelante la Confédération des syndicats nationaux, pour production de nouvelle preuve documentaire dans son dossier : APRÈS EXAMEN des documents déposés; Il EST PAR LA PRÉSENTE ORDONNÉ CE QUI SUIT : La requête visant à produire de la nouvelle preuve documentaire est accordée. L’appelante pourra donc produire dans son dossier de l’appelante les documents suivants : Octobre 2003 – Actuarial Services/Insurance, HRDC, Outlook for the EI Account in 2004. Octobre 2004 – Services actuariels/ assurance/RHDCC, Perspectives de l'actuaire en chef relativement au compte d'assurance -emploi pour 2005. 14 octobre 2005 – Ressources humaines et développement des compétences Canada, Rapport de l'actuaire en chef à la Commission d'assurance-emploi à l'égard du taux de cotisation à l'assurance -emploi pour 2006. 13 octobre 2006 – 2007, Ressources humaines et développement des compétences Canada, Rapport de l'actuaire en chef à la Commission d'assurance-emploi à l'égard du taux de cotisation et du maximum de la rémunération assurable de l'assurance -emploi (Rapport sans les annexes). 12 octobre 2007 – 2008, Ressources humaines et développement des compétences Canada, Rapport de l'actuaire en chef à la Commission d'assurance-emploi à l'égard du taux de cotisation et du maximum de la rémunération assurable de l'assurance -emploi (Rapport sans les annexes). 2003 – Comptes publics du Canada , Volume I , (Extraits). 2004 – Comptes publics du Canada , Volume I , (Extraits). 2005 – Comptes publics du Canada , Volume I , (Extraits). 2006 – Comptes publics du Canada , Volume I , (Extraits). 2007 – Comptes publics du Canada , Volume I , (Extraits). Développement des ressources humaines Canada, Budget des dépenses 2003-2004, Rapport sur les plans et priorités (Extraits). Ressources humaines et développement des compétences Canada, Budget des dépenses 2005-2006, Rapport sur les plans et priorités (Extraits). Ressources humaines et développement social Canada, Budget des dépenses 2007-2008, Rapport sur les plans et priorités (Extraits). Novembre 2007, Institut canadien des actuaires, « Un regard en arrière et un pas en avant : Le point de vue des actuaires concernant l'avenir du système d'assurance-emploi». 18 février 2003, Le discours du budget de 2003, (Bâtir le Canada que nous souhaitons), Ministère des Finances, Canada. 3 novembre 2003, « La Mise à jour économique et financière», Ministère des Finances, Canada. 23 mars 2004, Le discours du budget de2004, (Nouvel élan vers la réussite), Ministère des Finances, Canada. 16 novembre 2004, « La Mise à jour économique et financière», Ministère des Finances, Canada. 23 février 2005, Le discours du budget de 2005, (Respecter ses engagements),Ministère des Finances, Canada. 14 novembre 2005, « La Mise à jour économique et financière», Ministère des Finances, Canada. 11 décembre 2002, Débats de la Chambre de communes, volume 138, 2ième session, 37e législature, p. 2568 à 2587. 30 mai 2006, Procès-verbaux et témoignages du Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du développement social et de la conditions des personnes handicapées, fascicule, no. 003, pp. 10 et 11 et pp. 27 et 28. 1er novembre 2006, Débats de la Chambre de communes, volume 141, 1ère session, 39e législature, pp. 4577 à 4582. 22 février 2007, Débats de la Chambre de communes, volume 141, 1ère session, 39e législature, p. 7207. 22 mai 2006, Conseil économique et social, Rapport du Comité des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels, 36e session, Nation Unies, Genève. Kevin, B. Kerr., «Les cotisations d’assurance-emploi : à la recherche d’un véritable mécanisme des taux», Division de l’économie, Bibliothèque du Parlement, 5 décembre 2005, PRB 03-41F. Granted |
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| 2008-02-13 | Submission of motion to adduce new evidence, F | |
| 2008-02-08 | Appellant's record, (Vol. I to XVIII) (Vol. XIX to XX filed Feb. 29/08), Completed on: 2008-02-08 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-02-08 | Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2008-02-08 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-02-08 | Appellant's factum, (Vol. I to IV - CD and service rec'd Feb. 12/08, CD returned and new one rec'd Mar. 25/08), Completed on: 2008-03-25 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-02-05 | Reply to motion to adduce new evidence, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2008-02-05 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-02-04 | Response to the motion to adduce new evidence, (Letter Form), (R. LeBlanc, dated Feb. 4), Completed on: 2008-02-04 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-02-04 | Order on motion to extend time, (BY THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR) | |
| 2008-02-04 |
Decision on motion to extend time, DeRg, UPON A MOTION by the appellant Confédération des syndicats nationaux for an extension of the time for serving and filing its factum, record and book of authorities to February 8, 2008; AND THE MATERIAL FILED having been read; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: (1) The motion is granted. (2) The respondent, the Attorney General of Canada, is also granted an extension of the time for serving and filing his factums, records and books of authorities in the two above-mentioned appeals to April 14, 2008. Granted |
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| 2008-02-04 | Submission of motion to extend time, DeRg | |
| 2008-02-01 | Reply to motion to extend time, (consent to reduce the filing to Feb. 8/08), Completed on: 2008-02-01 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-01-25 | Motion to adduce new evidence, included in ANNEXE A-1 (bookform), Completed on: 2008-01-25 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2008-01-24 | Response to motion to extend time, (Letter Form), from René LeBlanc dated Jan. 24/08, Completed on: 2008-01-24 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2008-01-21 | Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's record, factum and authorities to Feb. 22/08, Completed on: 2008-01-21 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-12-13 | Order on motion to file a lengthy factum | |
| 2007-12-13 |
Decision on motion to file a lengthy factum, Reg, LA SUITE D’UNE REQUÊTE de l’appelante en vue de déposer un mémoire volumineux, de soixante (60) pages; APRÈS EXAMEN des documents déposés; IL EST ORDONNÉ CE QUI SUIT : La requête est accordée. L’appelante et l’intimé sont autorisés à déposer chacun un mémoire de 60 pages. Granted |
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| 2007-12-13 | Submission of motion to file a lengthy factum, Reg | |
| 2007-12-12 | Response to the motion to file a lengthy factum, (Letter Form), from René LeBlanc dated Dec. 11/07, Completed on: 2007-12-12 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2007-12-03 | Motion to file a lengthy factum, not exceeding 60 pages, Completed on: 2007-12-03 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-11-22 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of New Brunswick |
| 2007-11-19 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Manitoba |
| 2007-11-16 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Newfoudland and Labrador |
| 2007-11-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 2007-11-13 | Notice of intervention respecting a constitutional question | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2007-10-24 | Notice of constitutional question(s), (served on Oct. 24/07) | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-10-17 | Order on motion to state a constitutional question, (BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE ) | |
| 2007-10-17 |
Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, (joint with 31810), CJ, 1. Do ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, the unemployment insurance power provided for in s. 91(2A) of the Constitution Act, 1867? 2. If the answer to question 1 is affirmative, do ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, the taxation power provided for in s. 91(3) of the Constitution Act, 1867? 3. If the answer to question 2 is negative, do ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, satisfy the requirements of s. 53 of the Constitution Act, 1867? 4. Do ss. 24, 25, 56 to 65.2, 73, 75, 77, 109(c) and 135(2) of the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, the unemployment insurance power provided for in s. 91(2A) of the Constitution Act, 1867? 5. If the answer to question 4 is affirmative, are ss. 24, 25, 56 to 65.2, 73, 75, 77, 109(c) and 135(2) of the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, validly based on the federal spending power? Granted |
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| 2007-09-24 | Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, CJ | |
| 2007-08-02 | Reply to the motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 2007-08-02 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-06-29 | Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, 6 copies - book form, Completed on: 2007-06-29 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2007-06-22 | Notice of deposit for security | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-06-22 | Motion to state a constitutional question, Completed on: 2007-06-22 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-06-22 | Notice of appeal, Completed on: 2007-06-22 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
| 2007-05-30 | Letter advising the parties of tentative hearing date and filing deadlines (Leave granted) | |
| 2007-05-25 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2007-05-25 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2007-05-24 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal), Number 500-09-014014-039, dated November 15, 2006, is granted with costs to the applicant in any event of the cause. Granted, with costs to the applicant(s) in any event of the cause |
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| 2007-04-23 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, Ba LeB F | |
| 2007-02-12 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2007-02-12 | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2007-02-09 | Intervener's memorandum of argument on application for leave, Completed on: 2007-02-09 | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2007-01-16 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2007-01-12 | Application for leave to appeal, Vol I to IV, Completed on: 2007-01-12 | Confédération des syndicats nationaux |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Confédération des syndicats nationaux | Appellant | Active |
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| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Active |
| Attorney General of New Brunswick | Intervener | Active |
| Canadian Labour Congress | Intervener | Active |
Counsel
Party: Confédération des syndicats nationaux
Counsel
Roger Valois
Isabelle Lacas
Jean-Guy Ouellet
2100, boul. de Maisonneuve Est
Bureau 501
Montréal, Quebec
H2K 4S1
Telephone: (514) 529-4921
FAX: (514) 529-4932
Agent
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 503-2178
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: p.landry@noelassocies.com
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Linda Mercier
Carole Bureau
James Mabbutt
Luc Leduc
Ministère de la Justice Canada
284, rue Wellington - 2e étage - SAT 6050
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 957-4657
FAX: (613) 952-6006
Email: rene.leblanc@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Bank of Canada Building - East Tower
234 Wellington Street, Room 1212
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 941-2351
FAX: (613) 954-1920
Email: christopher.rupar@justice.gc.ca
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
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
111, rue Champlain
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 3R1
Telephone: (819) 503-2178
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: p.landry@noelassocies.com
Party: Attorney General of New Brunswick
Counsel
Centennial Building, Room 447
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-2222
FAX: (506) 453-3275
Email: gaetan.migneault@gnb.ca
Agent
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: Canadian Labour Congress
Counsel
20 Dundas St West
Suite 1100
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G8
Telephone: (416) 979-6070
FAX: (416) 591-7333
Email: stevenbarrett@sgmlaw.com
Agent
500 - 30 Metcalfe St.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5L4
Telephone: (613) 235-5327
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@sgmlaw.com
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Summary
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Constitutional law - Division of powers - Unemployment insurance - Taxation - Financial statements of unemployment insurance program incorporated into federal government’s consolidated financial statements in 1986 - Federal government ceasing to contribute to funding of program in 1990 - Amendment of 1996 limiting access to unemployment benefits and creating active measures, including employment benefits - Amendment of 1996 altering mechanism under which regular adjustments to premium rates tied to surpluses - Surpluses totalling $50 billion accumulated since then - Accumulated surpluses allegedly allocated to various purposes, including debt reduction - Whether ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, unemployment insurance power provided for in s. 91(2A) of Constitution Act, 1867 - If answer to first question affirmative, whether ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of Employment Insurance Act exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, taxation power provided for in s. 91(3) of Constitution Act, 1867 - If answer to second question negative, whether ss. 66 to 66.3 and 72 of Employment Insurance Act satisfy requirements of s. 53 of Constitution Act, 1867 - Whether ss. 24, 25, 56 to 65.2, 73, 75, 77, 109(c) and 135(2) of Employment Insurance Act exceed, in whole, in part or through their combined effect, unemployment insurance power provided for in s. 91(2A) of Constitution Act, 1867 - If so, whether ss. 24, 25, 56 to 65.2, 73, 75, 77, 109(c) and 135(2) of Employment Insurance Act are validly based on federal spending power.
In 1996, the Employment Insurance Act expanded the range of measures in support of job retention and access to employment while making it more difficult to qualify for unemployment benefits. The Act also modified the self-regulating mechanism for setting the rates of premiums to be paid by employees and employers, under which regular adjustments to inflows of money from premiums were tied to the state of the program’s reserves. These modifications were in addition to changes previously made to the program: the incorporation of the Commission’s budget into the Consolidated Revenue Fund in 1986 and the cessation of the federal government’s contributions to funding of the program in 1990. The legal challenge in this case is based on the argument that the Employment Insurance Account has become a general source of federal funding that has grown at the expense of the main purpose of the federal jurisdiction over unemployment insurance.
Lower court rulings
Superior Court of Quebec
500-05-048333-999
Rejet de l'action déclaratoire de la demanderesse.
Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal)
500-09-014014-039
Rejet de l'appel.
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