The Respondent, Cornwall Fire Services, brought a motion for costs against the corporate Appellant, 2416300 Ontario Inc., alleging unreasonable, frivolous, and vexatious conduct during the appeal process.
The Respondent sought $5,000 in costs, citing delays, failure to call expert witnesses, and disregard for procedural directions.
The Fire Safety Commission found that the Respondent failed to establish a solid evidentiary basis for the costs claim.
The Commission concluded that the adjournments and delays were not attributable to conduct that would justify a costs award, and dismissed the motion.