Date: 20061214
Docket: A-574-04
Citation: 2006 FCA 410
Between:
C. MARGUERITE MARCHAND
Appellant
AND
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
and
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
and
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Respondents
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS – REASONS
MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1] This is an assessment of the respondents’ costs following the order dated January 17, 2005, dismissing the appellant’s motion. At the request of the respondent, the assessment proceeded on the basis of the parties’ written representations.
[2] Given that the role of the assessment officer is to fix the amount of costs due to a party when costs have been ordered by the Court, I therefore allow the amount of $600 in fees for services rendered under items 5 (3 units) and 26 (2 units). After reviewing the file, I reduced the number of units claimed for both items, since the complexity of the issues in dispute does not justify awarding the maximum number of units provided in column III of Tariff B. The claim under item 25 is refused as this item is meant to compensate for services rendered after a final judgment. Photocopying costs of $6.25, which have been established by affidavit, are allowed as claimed.
[3] In conclusion, the costs of the respondent are fixed at $606.25, and a certificate is issued in this amount.
DATED AT MONTRÉAL, THE 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2006.
Signed: “Michelle Lamy” |
MICHELLE LAMY ASSESSMENT OFFICER |
Certified true translation
Mary Jo Egan, LLB
SOLICITORS OF RECORD
Between:
C. MARGUERITE MARCHAND
AND
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
and
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
and
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Respondents
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS IN WRITING
PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec
REASONS BY MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
DATED: December 14, 2006
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Deputy Attorney General of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario For the respondentS