Canada (Attorney General) v. Thibault
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Canada (Attorney General) v. Thibault Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2005-11-07 Neutral citation 2005 FCA 369 File numbers A-573-04 Decision Content Date: 20051107 Docket: A-573-04 Citation: 2005 FCA 369 CORAM: RICHARD C.J. DÉCARY J.A. NADON J.A. BETWEEN: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Applicant and RICKY THIBAULT Respondent Hearing held at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005. Judgment delivered at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005. REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: DÉCARY J.A. Date: 20051107 Docket: A-573-04 Citation: 2005 FCA 369 CORAM: RICHARD C.J. DÉCARY J.A. NADON J.A. BETWEEN: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Applicant and RICKY THIBAULT Respondent REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Delivered from the bench at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005.) DÉCARY J.A. [1] The umpire and the board of referees before him erred in their interpretation of the legal meaning of the term "misconduct" under section 30 of the Employment Insurance Act. [2] Although the wrongful acts of which the respondent is accused by his employer might not justify his dismissal and might be grounds for a grievance, that is not the issue before us. [3] At issue in this case is a loss of employment because of misconduct, namely, speeding, leading to demerit points and the loss of one's driver's licence, the possession of which is an indispensable condition of employment for truck drivers (see Canada (Attorney General) v. Brissette, (C.A.)…
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Canada (Attorney General) v. Thibault Court (s) Database Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Date 2005-11-07 Neutral citation 2005 FCA 369 File numbers A-573-04 Decision Content Date: 20051107 Docket: A-573-04 Citation: 2005 FCA 369 CORAM: RICHARD C.J. DÉCARY J.A. NADON J.A. BETWEEN: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Applicant and RICKY THIBAULT Respondent Hearing held at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005. Judgment delivered at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005. REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: DÉCARY J.A. Date: 20051107 Docket: A-573-04 Citation: 2005 FCA 369 CORAM: RICHARD C.J. DÉCARY J.A. NADON J.A. BETWEEN: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA Applicant and RICKY THIBAULT Respondent REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Delivered from the bench at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 7, 2005.) DÉCARY J.A. [1] The umpire and the board of referees before him erred in their interpretation of the legal meaning of the term "misconduct" under section 30 of the Employment Insurance Act. [2] Although the wrongful acts of which the respondent is accused by his employer might not justify his dismissal and might be grounds for a grievance, that is not the issue before us. [3] At issue in this case is a loss of employment because of misconduct, namely, speeding, leading to demerit points and the loss of one's driver's licence, the possession of which is an indispensable condition of employment for truck drivers (see Canada (Attorney General) v. Brissette, (C.A.) [1994] 1 FC 684; Granstrom v. Attorney General of Canada, [2003] FCA 485). [4] The application for judicial review shall be allowed, the decision of the umpire set aside, and the case referred back to the Chief Umpire or his designate for redetermination, on the basis that the claimant lost his employment because of his own misconduct. "Robert Décary" J.A. Certified true translation Michael Palles FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL SOLICITORS OF RECORD DOCKET: A-573-04 STYLE OF CAUSE: The Attorney General of Canada v. Ricky Thibault PLACE OF HEARING: FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK DATE OF HEARING: NOVEMBER 7, 2005 REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: RICHARD C.J. DÉCARY J.A. NADON J.A. DELIVERED FROM THE BENCH BY: DÉCARY J.A. APPEARANCES: Stacey Gerrard No one appearing FOR THE APPLICANT FOR THE RESPONDENT SOLICITORS OF RECORD: John H. Sims, Q.C. Deputy Attorney General of Canada Ottawa, Ontario FOR THE APPLICANT
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