Patricia Elyse Betts

This costs endorsement addresses the quantum of costs following the Attorney General of Canada's successful motion to strike the plaintiff's claim.

The court considered the reasonableness of the hours and rates claimed, the complexity and importance of the issues, and the conduct of the parties.

The court found the hours claimed by the Attorney General to be excessive and awarded partial indemnity costs, fixing the amount at $8,468.

The moving party sought an extension of time to file notices of appeal from two orders that dismissed her previous proceedings as frivolous, vexatious, and an abuse of process.

The court considered the factors for granting an extension, including intention to appeal, length of delay, prejudice to the responding parties, and the merits of the appeal.

Finding no reasonable explanation for the lengthy delay, obvious prejudice to the responding parties, and that the proposed appeals were devoid of merit, the court dismissed the motion.