Background:

• Parties: Applicant - Oleg Bryzzhev; Respondent - The Attorney General of Canada.
• Issue: Bryzzhev's judicial review application regarding the closure of his passport application by Passport Canada.

Key Points:

1. Passport Application Issues:

   • Bryzzhev applied for a passport, nominating his family doctor as guarantor.
   • Passport Canada had difficulties contacting the guarantor, leading Bryzzhev to impersonate the guarantor during a phone call.

2. Claims and Allegations:

   • Bryzzhev alleged that Passport Canada's actions violated his rights and claimed 'cruel and unusual treatment' due to long wait times and difficulty in contacting Passport Canada.

3. Procedural Developments:

   • Bryzzhev's guarantor eventually confirmed his identity, but Passport Canada requested a new guarantor following the impersonation incident.
   • Bryzzhev refused to provide a new guarantor, leading to the closure of his passport application.

4. Court's Decision:

   • The Federal Court found Passport Canada’s decision to close the application reasonable.
   • Bryzzhev’s allegations of rights violations were not pursued and deemed without merit.

5. Outcome:

   • Application dismissed.
   • No order for costs was made.

Total Costs:

• No costs awarded.

Conclusion:

• Bryzzhev's application for judicial review was dismissed, with the court supporting Passport Canada's decision and no costs awarded.