NORTHERN MICRO INC.
Orders
File No.: PR-97-006
Ottawa, Thursday, October 2, 1997
File No.: PR-97-006
IN THE MATTER OF a complaint filed by Northern Micro Inc., under subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 47 (4th Supp.), as amended;
AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision to conduct an inquiry into the complaint under subsection 30.13(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act.
ORDER
In a determination made on July 29, 1997, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 30.16(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, awarded Northern Micro Inc. (Northern) its reasonable costs incurred in relation to filing and proceeding with its complaint.
On August 15, 1997, the Department of Public Works and Government Services (the Department) wrote to the Tribunal stating its intention to comply fully with the Tribunal’s recommendation. On August 15, 1997, Northern submitted to the Tribunal its claim for complaint costs in the amount of $2,622.55. On September 5, 1997, the Department wrote to the Tribunal stating that it had no comments with respect to Northern’s claim.
Northern has claimed $2,461.00 for legal fees incurred by it in pursuing its complaint and $161.55 for disbursements related thereto. The Tribunal, having considered, among other factors, the complexity of the case and the degree of experience and skill of counsel for Northern, is of the view that the hourly rate charged is reasonable and allows the number of hours claimed. As well, disbursements are allowed as claimed.
The Tribunal hereby awards Northern costs in the amount of $2,622.55 in relation to proceeding with its complaint and directs the Department to take appropriate action to ensure prompt payment.
Charles A. Gracey
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Charles A. Gracey
Member
Michel P. Granger
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Michel P. Granger
Secretary
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Initial publication: October 3, 1997