The appellant municipality was successful on appeal and sought costs for the proceedings before the application judge and the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal awarded costs to the appellant on a party and party basis.
Ontario was ordered to pay the costs of the application ($50,000), factum motion ($2,000), and appeal ($35,000).
Lac Seul First Nation and Northern Nishnawbe Education Council were ordered to pay the costs of the stay motion ($6,000).
No costs were awarded for or against Canada.