Background:

• Christoforou sought judicial review of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision.
• The Federal Court dismissed the review with costs awarded to the respondent.
• A Bill of Costs was filed by the respondent, leading to an assessment process.

Preliminary Issues:

1. Lack of Supporting Evidence:
   • The respondent's Bill of Costs lacked an affidavit for services claimed.
   • As no disbursements were claimed, the affidavit was deemed unnecessary.
2. Use of Hours Instead of Units:
   • The Bill of Costs listed hours, not units.
   • The assessment officer converted hours to units per Tariff B, Rule 407.

Assessable Services:

1. Preparation and Filing (Item 2):
   • 12 hours claimed; only 5 units allowed for usual complexity.
   • Claims for second counsel were disallowed without court direction.
2. Preparation for Hearing (Item 13):
   • 9 hours claimed; 4 units allowed.
3. Counsel Fee for Hearing (Item 14):
   • 4 hours claimed; 7 units allowed (including preparation time).

HST:

• $520.00 in HST was claimed without evidence and was not included in the allowed costs.

Conclusion:

• The total costs were assessed and allowed at $2,560.00.
• A Certificate of Costs will be issued.