Bell Canada v. Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada
T-1414-96
Denault J.
11/10/96
5 pp.
Motion by Human Rights Commission under Federal Court Rules, R. 1611 to intervene in application for judicial review-In response to complaint, Commission requesting naming of Human Rights Tribunal to inquire into complaints-Applicant alleging Commission's decision tainted by bias and several errors of law-Administrative tribunal having standing to make submissions explaining record and defending jurisdiction if tribunal's expertise required to draw Court's attention to specialized knowledge and considerations-However, Commission's scope as intervenor must be limited-Must not be seen to be defending decision-Granting right to intervene adding to integrity of proceedings but participation to be limited to issue of jurisdiction-Motion granted on limited basis-Federal Court Rules, C.R.C., c. 663, R. 1611 (as am. by SOR/92-43, s. 19).