Date: 20040330
Citation: 2004 FCA 137
[ENGLISH TRANSLATION]
Between:
PIERRE VÉZINA
and
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
(MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE)
Respondent
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS
FRANÇOIS MARTIN, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1 This assessment of costs follows a judgment by Desjardins, Létourneau and Nadon J.J.A. on February 5, 2003, dismissing the application for judicial review, with costs to the respondent.
[2] Counsel for the respondent filed his bill of costs on December 15, 2003, accompanied by an application for a decision without personal appearance of the parties.
[3] The record shows that the respondent’s bill of costs was served on the applicant on December 11, 2003.
[4] On January 7, 2004, a timetable was established and was forwarded to the applicant to enable him to provide his written submissions, which he has yet to do. In light of the foregoing, I am ready to assess costs in favour of the respondent.
[5] The fees requested are allowed with the exception of the application under Item 26 for assessment of costs. Since the assessment of costs has not been challenged, 2 units are allowed.
[6] The disbursements supported by Valérie Tardif’s affidavit are awarded as requested.
[7] The respondent’s costs are therefore assessed and allowed in the amount of $2,927.69.
Signed: “François Martin”
FRANÇOIS MARTIN
ASSESSMENT OFFICER
MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC
March 30, 2004
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL
NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD
COURT FILE NO.: A-591-01
Between:
PIERRE VÉZINA
Applicant
and
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
(MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE)
Respondent
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec
REASONS BY FRANÇOIS MARTIN, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
DATED: March 30, 2004