• Background:

  • The case involves an anti-SLAPP motion filed by Isabel Vincent, which was granted, dismissing the action against her. The motion by Canadaland and other defendants was dismissed.

• Costs:

  • Isabel Vincent:

    • Sought full costs of $92,049.69.
    • Awarded $90,000 by the court, based on section 137.1(7) of the Courts of Justice Act (CJA), as the case was dismissed against her.

  • Plaintiff vs. Canadaland:

    • The Plaintiff sought substantial indemnity costs of $110,630.82 from Canadaland.
    • Court awarded $110,000 to the Plaintiff, citing Canadaland's brazen defense and continued disregard for the Plaintiff's disproved allegations.

• Reasoning:

  • The court found no reason to deviate from awarding full costs to Vincent.
  • Vincent's legal expenses were due to her involvement in a conflict she should have avoided, despite her careful approach during the podcast.
  • The Plaintiff was entitled to costs from Canadaland due to their aggressive and dismissive stance, both historically and during the proceedings.

• Successful Party:

  • Isabel Vincent: Her anti-SLAPP motion was successful, leading to the dismissal of the action against her.
  • Theresa Kielburger: Successful in her cost claim against Canadaland Inc. for their unsuccessful anti-SLAPP motion.

• Disposition:

  • Kielburger to pay Vincent $90,000.
  • Canadaland to pay Kielburger $110,000.

Legal References:

• Section 137.1(7) CJA: Entitles the moving party to costs if the proceeding is dismissed.
• Section 137.1(8) CJA: Allows discretion for costs if the proceeding is not dismissed.