The decision addresses a motion by Osama Ebid and Fast to Canada for an order requiring the plaintiffs, a group of Syrian and Iraqi refugees, to post $45,000 as security for costs in a civil action regarding failed permanent residency applications.
The court reviews the legal principles for security for costs, the timing of the motion, the residence and assets of the plaintiffs, the merits of the litigation, and the interests of justice.
Despite the late timing of the motion, the court grants the order, finding the plaintiffs have no connection to Ontario and the amount sought is reasonable.
