The defendants brought a motion to transfer the action from Ottawa to Toronto.
The plaintiff, a corporation providing electricity bill consultation services, commenced the action in Ottawa for unpaid invoices.
The defendants argued that none of the parties reside in Ottawa, the agreement was executed in Toronto, and the witnesses are in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area.
The court found that the only connection to Ottawa was the plaintiff's solicitor's office.
The court granted the motion, holding that the defendants discharged their onus to demonstrate that a transfer to Toronto was reasonable and in the interests of justice.
