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25604

Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd., et al. v. Corporation of the City of Sarnia, et al.

(Ontario) (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)
1999-01-26 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
1998-10-22 Written reasons rendered after oral judgment, CJ L'HD G McL Ia Ba Bi
1998-09-25 Appeal closed
1998-03-30 General proceeding, transcripts received and distributed to the judges (62 pages)
1998-03-30 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties
1998-03-25 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto, Ontario)
1998-03-16 Judgment on the appeal rendered, CJ L'HD G McL Ia Ba Bi
Dismissed, with costs
1998-03-16 Hearing of the appeal, 1998-03-16, CJ L'HD G McL Ia Ba Bi
Judgment rendered
1998-03-16 General proceeding, 10 copies of Condensed Book of Evidence (given in Court by the Appellant) Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1998-03-12 Notice of appearance, (George H. Rust-D'Eye and Barnet H. Kussner) (fax copy) Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1998-03-12 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Mar. 2/98, Reg
Granted, no order as to costs
1998-03-12 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1998-03-12, to file their factum to Mar. 2/98, Reg
1998-03-12 Submission of motion to extend time, 1998-03-12, to file their factum to Mar. 2/98, Reg
1998-03-12 Response to motion to extend time, to file the A.G. Sask. factum to March 2, 1998 (joint consent with the Respondent) (fax copy), Completed on: 1998-03-12 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1998-03-12 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowling re: duration of argument
1998-03-04 Affidavit, to file the intervener's factum to March 2, 1998 (J. T. Irvine), with service Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1998-03-04 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 30207 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1998-03-04 Motion to extend time, to file the factum to March 2, 1998, with service, Completed on: 1998-03-04 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1998-03-02 Intervener's factum, 24 copies (extension of time requested), with service, Completed on: 1998-03-02 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1998-02-20 Book of authorities, 10 COPIES, with service, Completed on: 1998-02-20 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1998-02-13 Book of authorities, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-02-13 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1998-01-23 Notice of hearing, With service Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1998-01-14 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-03-16
Judgment rendered
1997-11-07 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Nolan D. Steed; re: the Attorney General of Alberta will not intervene in this appeal
1997-10-20 Order on motion for leave to intervene
1997-10-17 Decision on the motion for leave to intervene, Factum not to exceed 20 pages and oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-17 Hearing of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-17, Factum not to exceed 20 pages and oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, Co
1997-10-17 Submission of motion for leave to intervene, 1997-10-17, Factum not to exceed 20 pages and oral argument is limited to 15 minutes, Co
1997-10-17 Decision on motion to extend time, to intervene, Co
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-10-17 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-10-17, to intervene, Co
1997-10-17 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-10-17, to intervene, Co
1997-10-06 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Att. Gen. of Saskatchewan (Siskind, Cromarty) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-10-06 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-10-06 Response to the motion for leave to intervene, by Att. Gen. of Saskatchewan (Weir & Foulds) (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-10-06 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1997-10-02 Affidavit, of John D. Whyte (joint affidavit) Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1997-10-02 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34867 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1997-10-02 Motion to extend time, (to file the motion to intervene, see affidavit in support), Completed on: 1997-10-02 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1997-10-02 Motion for leave to intervene, (joint with extension of time), Completed on: 1997-10-02 Attorney General of Saskatchewan
1997-09-18 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1997-09-18 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1997-09-16 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-01-19
1997-09-10 Order on motion to extend time, to file their factum
1997-09-10 Decision on motion to extend time, to file their factum to Aug. 18/97, DeRg
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-09-10 Hearing of motion to extend time, 1997-09-10, to file their factum to Aug. 18/97, DeRg
1997-09-10 Submission of motion to extend time, 1997-09-10, to file their factum to Aug. 18/97, DeRg
1997-09-08 Proof of service, of the appellant's factum
1997-08-28 Response to motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to Aug. 18, 1997 (fax copy), Completed on: 1997-08-28 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1997-08-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Jean K. Samson of Min. of Justice to A. Roland, letter dated August 21, 1997 re: Min. de la Justice et le Prov. gén. du Québec ne prendont pas part à cet appel
1997-08-18 Appellant's factum, 24 copies (extension requested), Completed on: 1997-08-18 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-08-18 Affidavit, to file the appellant's factum to Aug. 18, 1997 (Susan J. Stamm) (original fild Aug. 21\97) Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-08-18 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, receipt no. 34595 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-08-18 Motion to extend time, to file the appellant's factum to Aug. 18, 1997, Completed on: 1997-08-18 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-08-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, dated August 4/97 from Northwest Territories Justice (Scott Duke) re: does not intend to participate in this matter
1997-08-13 Appeal court record, (1 box)
1997-08-12 Certified casebook, 1 copy of vols. 1 to 4, with service Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-08-05 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from A.G. Newfoundland; re: will not be intervenin g in this case
1997-07-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, accusé de réception par le cabinet du Ministre de la Justice du Québec de la lettre du Registraire du 16 juillet 1997
1997-07-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from R. Endres of Dept. of Justice, Nova Scotia to A. Roland, letter dated July 24, 1997 re: A.G. Nova Scotia will not seek to intervene in this matter
1997-07-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, envoyé au P.g. du Québec (Sainte-Foy, QC) au sujet de l'ordonnance datée du 10 juin/97. L'appel sera probablement entendu pendant la session commençant le 19 janvier/98. Ci-joint le texte des moyens que les appelants ont invoqués à l' appui de leur dema
1997-07-16 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G.'s of Canada, AB, BC, SK, MN, ON, NB, PE, NS, NF, and Min. of Justice's, YT, NT, re: order dated June 10/97. The appeal will most likely be scheduled for hearing during the session commencing January 19/98. Enclosing for reference a copy of
1997-07-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Weir & Foulds (Toronto, ON) enclosing a copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-07-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Miller Thomson (Toronto, ON) enclosing a copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-07-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gignac, Sutts (Windsor, ON) enclosing a copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-07-15 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Toronto, ON) enclosing a copy of the notice to the profession dealing with condensed books
1997-07-10 Case on appeal, 23 copies of vol. 1 to 4 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-06-26 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) from George H. Rust-D'Eye; re: constitutional issue; requesting that notice be given to Atttorneys-General
1997-06-10 Decision on the motion to state a constitutional question, The application is dismissed on the ground that this case does not raise a constitutional question within the terms of Rule 32 of the Rules of the S.C.C., CJ
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1997-06-10 Hearing of the motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-06-10, The application is dismissed on the ground that this case does not raise a constitutional question within the terms of Rule 32 of the Rules of the S.C.C., CJ
1997-06-10 Submission of motion to state a constitutional question, 1997-06-10, The application is dismissed on the ground that this case does not raise a constitutional question within the terms of Rule 32 of the Rules of the S.C.C., CJ
1997-06-05 $50.00 filing fee for notice of motion, for const. question receipt #34276 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-06-04 General proceeding, (consent to the constitutional question by Socilitors of City of Sarnia Judicial Inquiry - not a party) (fax copy)
1997-06-04 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Gignac, Sutts) (joint with MacPump Dev. Ltd.), Completed on: 1997-06-04 James Pumple
1997-06-04 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Miller, Thomson), Completed on: 1997-06-04 Lambton County Roman Catholic Separate School Board
1997-06-04 Response to the motion to state a constitutional question, (Weir & Foulds), Completed on: 1997-06-04 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1997-06-04 Motion to state a constitutional question, ($50.00 requested), Completed on: 1997-06-04 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-04-29 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, from Gowlings; to replace Stephen Goudge to Susan J. Stamm
1997-04-21 Order granting leave to appeal
1997-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gignac, Sutts (Windsor, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32 c.c. Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Weir & Foulds (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Miller Thomson (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-04-16 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt no. 33956 Kenneth MacAlpine
1997-04-16 $500 security deposit paid, receipt no. 2414 Kenneth MacAlpine
1997-04-11 $500 security deposit paid, receipt #2413 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-04-11 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1997-04-11 Kenneth MacAlpine
1997-04-11 Notice of appeal, With service, Completed on: 1997-04-11 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-04-11 $10.00 fee for depositing security, receipt #33934 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1997-03-13 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, L'HD So Ia, The application for leave to appeal is granted.
Granted, no order as to costs
1997-03-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Weir & Foulds (Toronto, ON)
1997-03-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Miller Thomson (Toronto, ON)
1997-03-13 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
1997-02-14 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, L'HD So Ia
1996-12-06 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-12-06 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1996-12-05 Correspondence received from, (by fax) from Weir & Foulds; re: response will be filed by Dec. 6/96 Corporation of the City of Sarnia
1996-11-25 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service, Completed on: 1996-11-25 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1996-11-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Gowling, Strathy & Henderson to acknowledge receipt of material commencing a proceeding together with filing fee
1996-11-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Weir & Foulds (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 19/96 sent to appicant
1996-11-19 Correspondence received from, sent to Miller Thomson (Toronto, ON) enclosing copy of letter dated Nov 19/96 sent to applicant
1996-11-05 $50.00 filing fee, receipt no. 32972 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.
1996-11-05 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (JOINT WITH Kenneth MacAlpine, et al), with service, Completed on: 1996-11-05 Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.

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
Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Corporation of the City of Sarnia Respondent Active
Lambton County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
MacAlpine, Kenneth Applicant Active
Pumple, James Applicant Active
MacPump Developments Ltd. Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Corporation of the City of Sarnia Respondent Active
Lambton County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Respondent Active

Other parties

Other parties
Name Role Status
Attorney General of Saskatchewan Intervener Active

Counsel

Party: Consortium Developments (Clearwater) Ltd.

Counsel
Names
Susan J. Stamm
Harvey T. Strosberg
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
4900 COMMERCE COURT W
PO BOX 438 STN COMMERCE COURT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1J3
Telephone: (416) 862-7525
FAX: (416) 862-7661
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: MacAlpine, Kenneth

Counsel
Name
Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C.
Contact information
Sutts, Strosberg LLP
600 - 251 Goyeau St
P.O. Box 670, Stn. A
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 6V4
Telephone: (519) 561-6228
FAX: (519) 561-6203
Email: harvey@strosbergco.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Pumple, James

Counsel
Name
Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C.
Contact information
Sutts, Strosberg LLP
600 - 251 Goyeau St
P.O. Box 670, Stn. A
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 6V4
Telephone: (519) 561-6228
FAX: (519) 561-6203
Email: harvey@strosbergco.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: MacPump Developments Ltd.

Counsel
Name
Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C.
Contact information
Sutts, Strosberg LLP
600 - 251 Goyeau St
P.O. Box 670, Stn. A
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 6V4
Telephone: (519) 561-6228
FAX: (519) 561-6203
Email: harvey@strosbergco.com
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: Corporation of the City of Sarnia

Counsel
Name
George H. Rust-D'Eye
Contact information
Weir & Foulds
1600 - 2 First Canadian Place
PO Box 480
Toronto, Ontario
M5X 1J5
Telephone: (416) 365-1110
FAX: (416) 365-1876
Agent
Name
Ronald Prehogan
Contact information
BrazeauSeller, LLP
750 - 55 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 233-2139
FAX: (613) 237-4001

Party: Lambton County Roman Catholic Separate School Board

Counsel
Name
Peter D. Lauwers
Contact information
Miller Thomson
2700 - 20 Queen Street West
P.O. Box 27
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3S1
Telephone: (416) 595-8177
FAX: (416) 595-8695

Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan

Counsel
Name
Thomson Irvine
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
1874 Scarth St - 8th Floor
PO Box 7129
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Telephone: (306) 787-6307
FAX: (306) 787-9111
Email: Tom.irvine@gov.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

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Lower court rulings

June 8, 1995
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

126/95

Application for judicial review dismissed

September 6, 1996
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C22666 & C22672

Appeals dismissed

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Date modified: 2025-05-13