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Contempt of Court

Motion by Canadian Human Rights Commission on short notice for show cause order pursuant to Federal Courts Rules, r. 467—R. 467(2) providing show cause order may be made ex parte—Commission’s decision to proceed ex parte not exhausting Court’s discretion—Considering importance of law of contempt, respondent should not be denied opportunity of making representations—Motion adjourned sine die Federal Courts Rules, SOR/98‑106, rr. 1 (as am. by SOR/2004‑283, s. 2), 467.

Canada (Human Rights Commission) v. Winnicki (T‑1309‑05, 2006 FC 350, Harrington J., order dated 16/3/06, 4 pp.)

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