This endorsement addresses costs following the dismissal of the applicant's habeas corpus application with certiorari in aid.
The Attorney General of Canada (AGC), as the successful party, sought $5,000 in costs, arguing the applicant's arguments lacked merit and necessitated significant expenses, including transcripts.
The applicant contended for no costs or minimal costs, emphasizing the importance of access to justice for habeas corpus.
The court considered the principles from *Wood v. Atlantic Institution (Warden)*, balancing the general rule that costs follow the cause with the need to avoid creating a barrier to accessing habeas corpus.
Applying *Rule 57.01* factors, including complexity and the importance of the issues, the court fixed costs at $5,000, all inclusive, payable by the applicant to the AGC.
