Wedge v. Canada ( Attorney General )
T-2812-94
Rouleau J.
23/10/95
5 pp.
Motion for order compelling Governor in Council to forward to applicant copy of memorandum-Applicant appointed member of Veterans Appeal Board by Order in Council P.C. 1991-616 for seven-year term commencing April 1, 1991-Applicant's suitability to remain member of Veterans Appeal Board questioned in light of alleged involvement in irregularities reported during 1993 Prince Edward Island provincial election-Governor in Council revoking Order in Council following review of report-Whether Canadian Bill of Rights, ss. 1(a), 2(e) require memorandum, certified to be confidence of Queen's Privy Council, to be disclosed to applicant-Guarantee of procedural fairness not requiring disclosure of Cabinet confidence-Duty to act fairly upheld as applicant knew case to be met, had ample opportunity to respond orally and in writing to allegations made against him-Governor in Council not compelled to forward to applicant copy of memorandum-Application dismissed-Canadian Bill of Rights, R.S.C., 1985, Appendix III, ss. 1(a), 2(e).