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Motion under Federal Courts Rules, SOR/98-106 (as am. by SOR/2004-283, s. 2), r. 317 for production of documents— Minister of Environment objecting to production of documents on ground r. 317 not applicable because no actual order, decision which is subject of proceeding—Distinction between right to mandamus, right to document disclosure under r. 317—Even if wrong as to non-applicability of r. 317 in mandamus applications where no decision rendered, request for documents too broad—Motion dismissed.

Western Canada Wilderness Committee v. Canada (Minister of the Environment) (T-2150-05, 2006 FC 786, Lafrenière P., order dated 20/6/06, 8 pp.)

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