Date: 20040422
Docket: T-1753-03
Citation: 2004 FC 593
BETWEEN:
RAYNALD DESJARDINS
Applicant
LISE BOUTHILLER, in her capacity as Director of the Federal Training Centre
Maximum Security Penitentiary
and
JEAN-LUC GOUGEON, in his capacity as Director
of the Ste-Anne-des-Plaines Institution
and
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, POLICY, PLANNING AND COORDINATION,
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
and
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Respondents
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS - REASONS
DIANE PERRIER - ASSESSMENT OFFICER
[1] On December 11, 2003, the applicant filed a notice of discontinuance of his application for judicial review. Under rule 402 of the Federal Court Rules, 1998, the respondents are entitled to costs.
[2] Dominique Guimond filed her bill of costs on January 22, 2004, and asked that it be assessed without the appearance of the parties.
[3] A letter was sent to the parties issuing a timetable and they filed their written submissions as required. I will now proceed with the assessment of costs.
[4] The minimum of 4 units will be awarded for the fees requested under item 2, since an affidavit was filed by the respondents pursuant to rule 307 of the Federal Court Rules, 1998. With respect to item 26, I will award 3 units, i.e. $330.00, given that this matter was not overly complex.
[5] In my opinion, the disbursements claimed in the amount of $30.40, and proved by the affidavit of Gabrielle Francoeur, are reasonable and are allowed as requested.
[6] The respondents' bill of costs is assessed in the amount of $800.40. A certificate is issued in this amount.
"Diane Perrier"
DIANE PERRIER
ASSESSMENT OFFICER
QUÉBEC, QUEBEC
April 22, 2004
Certified true translation
Kelley A. Harvey, BA, BCL, LLB
FEDERAL COURT
SOLICITORS OF RECORD
DOCKET: T-1753-03
STYLE OF CAUSE: RAYNALD DESJARDINS
Applicant
and
LISE BOUTHILLER
and
JEAN-LUC GOUGEON
and
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, POLICY, PLANNING AND COORDINATION, CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
and
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Respondents
ASSESSMENT OF COSTS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PLACE OF ASSESSMENT: Québec, Quebec
REASONS OF DIANE PERRIER, ASSESSMENT OFFICER
DATE OF REASONS: April 22, 2004
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Grey, Casgrain
Montréal, Quebec For the applicant
Morris Rosenberg
Montréal, Quebec For the respondents