Withler v. Can. (A.G.), 2006 BCSC 101
| Judge | Garson, J. |
| Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
| Case Date | January 19, 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Citations | 2006 BCSC 101;[2006] B.C.T.C. 101 (SC) |
Withler v. Can. (A.G.), [2006] B.C.T.C. 101 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2006] B.C.T.C. TBEd. FE.013
Hazel Ruth Withler (plaintiff) v. Attorney General of Canada (defendant)
(L010910)
Joan Helen Fitzsimonds (plaintiff) v. Attorney General of Canada (defendant)
(L011356; 2006 BCSC 101)
Indexed As: Withler v. Canada (Attorney General)
British Columbia Supreme Court
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Garson, J.
January 19, 2006.
Summary:
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Civil Rights - Topic 928
Discrimination - Government programs - Pension legislation - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Civil Rights - Topic 929
Discrimination - Government programs - On the basis of age - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Civil Rights - Topic 999.5
Discrimination - Employment - Pension benefits - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Civil Rights - Topic 5658
Equality and protection of the law - Particular cases - Pension legislation - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Civil Rights - Topic 5671.5
Equality and protection of the law - Particular cases - Government compensation programs - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Civil Rights - Topic 8583
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Practice - Who may raise Charter issues (incl. standing) - See paragraphs 64 to 93.
Government Programs - Topic 3867
Pensions for government employees or R.C.M.P. - Benefits and other sums payable - See paragraphs 94 to 172.
Practice - Topic 207
Persons who can sue and be sued - Individuals and corporations - Status or standing - Class or representative actions - Respecting validity of legislation or statutory power - See paragraphs 64 to 93.
Counsel:
J.J. Arvay, Q.C., C.J. Parker and C.A. Margolis, for the plaintiffs;
D.J. Rennie, D. Yurka, K. Hucal and W. Divoky, for the defendant.
This case was heard on June 13-24 and September 26-29, 2005, before Garson, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on January 19, 2006.
Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.
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