Case Overview

• CBSA intercepted three objects imported by Jan Koestel from Italy, suspected as religious relics and controlled cultural property.
• Canada sought recovery and return of these objects to Italy under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.

Court's Findings

• The objects were deemed authentic religious relics.
• Koestel lacked export permits from Italy, indicating unlawful export.
• Koestel's claim that objects were forgeries wasn't supported by expert evidence.

Conclusion

• Court granted summary judgment for Canada.
• Ordered return of objects to Italy.
• No compensation to Koestel.
• Koestel to pay costs of $2210.00.