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TekSavvy files court challenge against CRTC's rate-reversal as it awaits decision from Cabinet

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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CHATHAM, ON, June 30, 2021 /CNW/ -TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy") on Monday, June 28th, filed a notice of motion with the Federal Court of Appeal, indicating it will seek leave to appeal the CRTC's recent wholesale rates decision (Decision 2021-181).

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  • CHATHAM, ON, June 30, 2021 /CNW/ -TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy") on Monday, June 28th, filed a notice of motion with the Federal Court of Appeal, indicating it will seek leave to appeal the CRTC's recent wholesale rates decision (Decision 2021-181).
  • That decision stunned observers by reversing the CRTC's own 2019 Final Rates Order, which had already been upheld by the Federal Court of Appeal and which the Federal Cabinet and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to review.
  • June 28th was the deadline for parties to challenge the CRTC's reversal in court.
  • A spokesperson for TekSavvy said the company hopes the Liberal Government will intervene quickly and render the court proceeding moot.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of the Honourable Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Mahmud Jamalto the Supreme Court of Canada, effective July 1, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Mahmud Jamalto the Supreme Court of Canada, effective July 1, 2021.
  • Justice Jamal had a distinguished career as a litigator with a deep commitment to pro bono work prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 2019.
  • He appeared before various provincial courts and in 35 appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, addressing a wide range of civil, constitutional, criminal, and regulatory issues.
  • This appointment is the fourth under the Supreme Court selection process launched by the Government of Canada in 2016.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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The Honourable Leonard Marchand, a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops, is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.

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  • The Honourable Leonard Marchand, a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops, is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.
  • Mr. Justice Kirchner replaces Mr. Justice E. Myers (Vancouver), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 22, 2020.
  • I am confident they will serve the people of British Columbia well as members of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of British Columbia."
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

CNOC Encouraged that the Supreme Court Has Rejected Telecom Incumbents' Appeal of the CRTC's 2019 Rate-Correction Ruling

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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The SCC's decision puts us one step closer to finally being able to make internet access affordable for Canadians across the country."

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  • The SCC's decision puts us one step closer to finally being able to make internet access affordable for Canadians across the country."
  • After several years of thorough consultation and research, the CRTC released its original decision in August 2019.
  • But the big telecom companies leveraged their playbook, appealing to the CRTC itself, the government, the Federal Court of Appeal and finally the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • To have the Supreme Court uphold that view today is a clear victory for Canadians.

Cameco Pleased as Supreme Court Dismisses CRA Leave to Appeal

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) received notice that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed Canada Revenue Agencys (CRA) application for leave to appeal the June 26, 2020 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) received notice that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed Canada Revenue Agencys (CRA) application for leave to appeal the June 26, 2020 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • We are pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada has rejected CRAs appeal request.
  • CRA appealed this decision to the Federal Court of Appeal, which in June 2020 again ruled definitively in Camecos favour and upheld the Tax Courts finding.
  • CRA sought leave to appeal the Court of Appeals decision to the Supreme Court.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of New Brunswick

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • She has appeared several times before administrative tribunals, the Court of Queen's Bench, and the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.
  • This investment in the family justice system will create 39 new judicial positions in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces the appointment of the Chief Administrator of the Courts Administration Service

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 21, 2020 /CNW/ -The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 21, 2020 /CNW/ -The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.
  • Darlene Heather Carreau, Director General and Senior General Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, is appointed Chief Administrator of the Courts Administration Service, to hold office for a term of five years.
  • Darlene Carreau received a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa in 1993 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ottawa Law School in 1996.
  • The role of the Courts Administration Service is to provide administrative services to four courts of law: the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces appointment at the Specific Claims Tribunal

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.
  • The Honourable Victoria R. Chiappetta, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, is appointed as theChairperson of the Specific Claims Tribunal for a term of five years, effective December 11, 2020.
  • The Specific Claims Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body established as part of the federal government's Justice at Last policy.
  • The Tribunal is composed of up to six full-time federal judges appointed from provincial superior courts across the country.

Canada Revenue Agency Seeks Leave to Appeal Federal Court of Appeal Decision

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) received notice today that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has sought leave from the Supreme Court of Canada (Supreme Court) to appeal the June 26, 2020 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal, which found in favour of Cameco in its dispute of reassessments issued by CRA for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years.

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  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) received notice today that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has sought leave from the Supreme Court of Canada (Supreme Court) to appeal the June 26, 2020 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal, which found in favour of Cameco in its dispute of reassessments issued by CRA for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years.
  • The Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the appeal or decline CRAs request for leave.
  • If the appeal proceeds, Cameco estimates that it could take until the second half of 2022 before a decision is rendered.
  • The Federal Court of Appeals decision and CRAs request for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court pertain only to the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Québec

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Mr. Justice Cournoyer replaces Mr. Justice N. Kasirer, who was elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada on September 16, 2019.

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  • Mr. Justice Cournoyer replaces Mr. Justice N. Kasirer, who was elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada on September 16, 2019.
  • Madam Justice Montminy replaces Mr. Justice D. Jacques (Qubec), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 5, 2020.
  • Mr. Justice Pless replaces Madam Justice C. Halle (Montral), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 30, 2020.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.