Federal Court of Appeal

Statement by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on appealing the recent Federal Court decision and Canada's commitment to end plastic pollution

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - "The science is clear: plastic pollution is everywhere, and it harms wildlife and damages the environment.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - "The science is clear: plastic pollution is everywhere, and it harms wildlife and damages the environment.
  • In addition, emerging science continues to show that people are exposed to microplastics through the air, water, soil, and even the food they eat.
  • "The Government of Canada has an evidence-based and comprehensive plan to cut plastic pollution through a range of complementary actions.
  • Already, businesses across the country have stepped up and successfully transitioned to sustainable alternatives, leading to significant reductions in plastic pollution.

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Yves de Montigny, a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Yves de Montigny, a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, as the new Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • "I wish the Honourable Yves de Montigny every success as he takes on his new role as Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • I am confident Chief Justice de Montigny will be a great asset to the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau's successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 2, 2023 /CNW/ -The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a petition by Secure Energy Services, upholding the Competition Bureau's successful challenge of the merger of two rival suppliers of oilfield waste services.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 2, 2023 /CNW/ -The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a petition by Secure Energy Services, upholding the Competition Bureau's successful challenge of the merger of two rival suppliers of oilfield waste services.
  • Secure's appeal looked to overturn a recent decision by the Competition Tribunal that ordered the company to sell 29 facilities to resolve ongoing harm to competition in Western Canada.
  • The Tribunal concluded that there was a substantial lessening of competition in 136 local markets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) as a result of Secure's merger with Tervita Corporation.
  • In its decision, the Federal Court of Appeal found no merit in any of the issues raised by Secure in its appeal.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • The Honourable Monica Biringer, a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • I am confident she will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • At the time of her appointment to the Tax Court of Canada, Justice Biringer was practising tax law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
  • 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 a judicial appointment to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /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.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /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.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of Manitoba

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, as the new Chief Justice of Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, as the new Chief Justice of Manitoba.
  • Chief Justice Rivoalen replaces the Honourable Richard J. Chartier, who retired, effective October 30, 2022.
  • "I wish the Honourable Marianne Rivoalen every success as she takes on her new role as Chief Justice of Manitoba.
  • Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Rogers and Shaw to Proceed With Transformative Merger

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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The Rogers-Shaw merger builds on the deep investment legacies of JR Shaw and Ted Rogers, two of Canada’s greatest entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • The Rogers-Shaw merger builds on the deep investment legacies of JR Shaw and Ted Rogers, two of Canada’s greatest entrepreneurs.
  • “Today begins an exciting new chapter for the future of connectivity in Canada,” said Brad Shaw, Executive Chair and CEO, Shaw.
  • As announced earlier today, Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust, and Quebecor Inc. agreed to extend the outside date of the closing of the merger of Rogers and Shaw and the acquisition of Freedom Mobile by Videotron Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quebecor, to April 7, 2023.
  • Prior to the close of the Rogers-Shaw merger (the “Rogers-Shaw Merger”), Shaw will sell Freedom Mobile to Videotron (the “Freedom Transaction”).

Rogers and Shaw to Proceed With Transformative Merger

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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The Rogers-Shaw merger builds on the deep investment legacies of JR Shaw and Ted Rogers, two of Canada’s greatest entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • The Rogers-Shaw merger builds on the deep investment legacies of JR Shaw and Ted Rogers, two of Canada’s greatest entrepreneurs.
  • “Today begins an exciting new chapter for the future of connectivity in Canada,” said Brad Shaw, Executive Chair and CEO, Shaw.
  • As announced earlier today, Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust, and Quebecor Inc. agreed to extend the outside date of the closing of the merger of Rogers and Shaw and the acquisition of Freedom Mobile by Videotron Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quebecor, to April 7, 2023.
  • Prior to the close of the Rogers-Shaw merger (the “Rogers-Shaw Merger”), Shaw will sell Freedom Mobile to Videotron (the “Freedom Transaction”).

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor to Close Pro-Competitive Transactions

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After receiving federal government approval, Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. announced today that they plan to close the pro-competitive transactions expeditiously.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement follows approval of the transfer of Shaw’s wireless spectrum licences to Videotron by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • This was the final regulatory approval required to enable the Freedom Transaction and the Rogers-Shaw Merger (the “Transactions”).
  • The Transactions have now received all required shareholder and regulatory approvals and remain subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The Tribunal had rejected the Commissioner’s challenge of the Freedom Transaction and the subsequent Rogers-Shaw Merger.

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor to Close Pro-Competitive Transactions

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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TORONTO and CALGARY and MONTREAL, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After receiving federal government approval, Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. announced today that they plan to close the pro-competitive transactions expeditiously.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement follows approval of the transfer of Shaw’s wireless spectrum licences to Videotron by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • This was the final regulatory approval required to enable the Freedom Transaction and the Rogers-Shaw Merger (the “Transactions”).
  • The Transactions have now received all required shareholder and regulatory approvals and remain subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The Tribunal had rejected the Commissioner’s challenge of the Freedom Transaction and the subsequent Rogers-Shaw Merger.