Zrig v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2005 FCA 212

Date: 20050603

Docket: A-33-02

Citation: 2005 FCA 212

BETWEEN:

MOHAMED ZRIG

Appellant

AND

MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

Respondent

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS - REASONS

[1]                At the request of the respondent, the assessment of his bill of costs proceeded without personal appearance of the parties. To date, we have not received any reply to our letter dated April 12, 2005, directing the appellant to submit his written submissions by May 6, 2005.

[2]                After reviewing the proceedings in the file and the evidence submitted, the respondent's fees are assessed in the amount of $2,970 for the following items of Tariff B: items 19 (7 units), 22 (3 units X 6 hours) and 26 (2 units). The claims made under item 21 are refused because the orders made on motions heard in accordance with rule 369 of the Federal Court Rules are silent on the issue of costs. We have reduced the number of units for the assessment of costs given that none of it was disputed. With respect to the disbursements incurred in this appeal, they are awarded as claimed in the amount of $2,137.81.

[3]                Accordingly, the respondent's costs are assessed and allowed in the amount of $5,107.81. A certificate is issued for that amount.

DATED AT MONTRÉAL, THE 3rd DAY OF JUNE 2005

FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL

SOLICITORS OF RECORD

DOCKET NO.:          A-33-02

MOHAMED ZRIG

Appellant

AND

MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION

Respondent

ASSESSMENT OF COSTS IN WRITING

PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Montréal, Quebec

REASONS OF MICHELLE LAMY, ASSESSMENT OFFICER

DATE OF REASONS:                       JUNE 3, 2005

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