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The Swimmers, a personal project by photographer Emma Hartvig.
It's always a pleasure to show you a little more from one of my favorite photographers, Emma Hartvig. The Swedish born photographer is currently working between Paris and Berlin where she is shooting for clients such as Miu Miu, Chanel, Harper's Bazaar, The Telegraph Magazine, AnOther Magazine, Lula Magazine, Interview Germany, Sleek Magazine, Revs Magazine, among others. Besides all these commissioned projects, she likes to work on personal shootings. In her series "The Swimmers", Emma Hartvig has captured the aesthetics of synchronized swimming, which allowed her to extend her photographic work above and underwater. Some images of the shooting can be found below. For more, please visit Emma Hartvig's website.
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When people think of Botox, they usually think of someone getting cosmetic work done such as filling wrinkles. However, Botox has other benefits that many people are unaware of. Among these lesser-known benefits are the treatment of TMJ and headaches. TMJ can often result in headaches since it can cause teeth grinding or even lockjaw. TMJ and the headaches or pain it causes can be overbearing for some patients and persistent. Due to this, alternative treatments are sought for treating TMJ and Botox is one of those treatments.
What is TMJ?
The temporo-mandibular joint is the joint that connects the jaw to the face. It's used constantly throughout the day, even in the most basic functions. This joint is used while talking, swallowing, eating, etc. This joint can become displaced or overworked due to various factors causing a person discomfort, pain, tightness, and even lockjaw. When this occurs, there are few treatments to fix it. However, Botox has been a treatment of choice for TMJ since it provides a non-surgical yet, effective choice in relieving the pain associated with TMJ.
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Botox is injected into the muscles of the face where the discomfort is greatest. The Botox interacts with the muscles causing them to be unable to engage. Since the jaw is such a powerful muscle, helping the muscles to not engage as much, especially in an involuntary manner, helps to keep the tension, pain, and teeth grinding to a minimum.
As mentioned, Botox is a non-surgical treatment which means it's a quick and effective way to relieve TMJ pain and headaches. Botox treatments are given in a doctor's office and are a same-day treatment that usually take very little time. There are no overnight stays, no follow up appointments (unless needed for certain circumstances), and they're less expensive than most other treatments. It's common for patients to not notice improvement for at least a week however, sometimes improvement is noticed within a couple of days of the injection.
It's important to note that each patient is different. It's important to consult your dental professional as well as your doctor for the appropriate course of action concerning your personal circumstances. Botox treatments are not for everyone and results can vary depending on the issue and the underlying cause. Non-surgical treatments will always be a doctor or dental professional's first choice. If your doctor or dental professional doesn't suggest Botox as a treatment, just mention it to them to see why they didn't mention it and if it's an option for you. Never be afraid to inquire about all of your options especially if it means being able to skip out on surgical procedures since there are far more benefits to non-surgical procedures.

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If you are planning to choose your mortgage, you should probably know that you will be paying off this debt for years, a small difference in the mortgage rate can make a big difference in monthly payments. It is highly recommended that you take the time to order your credit report from all three credit-reporting agencies and check it for errors. An inaccuracy you are not aware of could cost you thousands of dollars in extra interest or even cause a denial of credit.
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Keep in mind that there are several factors affecting rates and it is often difficult to predict interest rates as the national economy itself, but an understanding of key economic indicators can provide clues to the future direction of interest rates. Mortgage rates usually increase and decrease with yields on Treasury notes and bonds because those government securities reflect the overall direction of interest rates.
Before you begin shopping for a mortgage, you should decide which mortgage program is the best for your situation. A mortgage is a major purchase, so it is important to know that you have the right program for you. Today's market offers borrowers a tremendous choice of loan products and new opportunities that never existed before, so it pays to educate yourself on the different types of loan programs when you start.
Deciding upon what is the right mortgage for you, you will have to review your financial objectives and ask a host of questions, such as: How long do you plan on staying in the house or with the loan? What amount of monthly payment can you comfortably afford? How much money do you have for a down payment? Is paying the mortgage off early important? Do you intend to make extra principal payments? Is your income projected to remain stable or increase? Your personal expectation for the future of interest rates, your tax bracket and adversity to risk are also important factors to consider when choosing a mortgage loan. Once you have decided to go with a certain loan program, and find out current interest rates, you can begin shopping interest rates among lenders.
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President Jacob Zuma will resign as soon as a list of preconditions has been finalised, in a deal struck on Tuesday between Zuma and ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa and confirmed by sources on Tuesday night.
The deal led to the postponement of an ANC national executive committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for the following day to force Zuma's removal from office.
That meeting had been due to take place at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town and would have heard a recommendation from the ANC's national working committee that Zuma be removed as head of state.
The meeting between Zuma and Ramaphosa took place after Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete announced the postponement of the state of the nation address, which Zuma would have delivered on Thursday.
Zuma spent Tuesday morning in Tuynhuys dealing with Cabinet committee meetings. Afterwards, he left for Genadendal, his official residence in Cape Town. Ramaphosa met Zuma there after 4pm alongside ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule.
On Tuesday evening, Magashule told TimesLIVE that the meeting between the two presidents had been "constructive and robust".
"I was there… I left the two presidents to engage and I joined the meeting towards the end," he said.
Magashule said Zuma and Ramaphosa agreed that the decision to postpone the state of the nation address was correct.
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- Palliative and curative care can be delivered concurrently, at an earlier phase of the disease process and in mainstream medical settings. At the beginning of this program, many medical practitioners and institutions doubted that these two approaches to care could coexist. Tweet
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Khloe Kardashian dated (and married) famous basketball players before settling down with Tristan Thompson. One of those included James Harden who has apparently moved on with gorgeous singer Ashanti.
A source told The Jasmine Brand about the romance that has allegedly been going on since 2016.
"James Harden put Ashanti up at a Houston hotel, then she sat with his family at the game and he bought her flowers. They are 100% in a relationship. James is a player, but he is getting older," the insider spilled.
Ashanti is 37-years-old and James Harden is 28-years-old which is fine because James likes his women a little older.
The R&B songstress has a history of being very private about her love life. Even during her highly publicized relationship with rapper Nelly, she didn't give a lot of details about the romance.
Ashanti has been spending a lot of time in Houston and attending James' Houston Rocket's games.
James was last linked to model Jessyka Jansel but before that, he was in a public relationship with Khloe Kardashian.
After the two broke up, the athlete spoke about the media being the worst part of their relationship: "I don't need pictures of myself when I'm driving my car. Who cares? What shoes am I wearing? Who cares? Where am I eating? Who cares? It was unnecessary stuff that I think trickled down to my teammates. I had to eliminate that."
He added: "I feel like it was for no reason. I wasn't getting anything out of it except my name out there and my face out there, and I don't need that. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it wasn't me."
Khloe and James broke up because she had receipts of him being unfaithful.
She then found love and welcomed a baby with Tristan, who she also recently found out has been cheating.


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We are thankful to our sponsors for support the Fall conference as well as the respective missions of 540WMain Communiversity and City Roots Community Land Trust
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As a leading nonprofit affordable housing and community revitalization finance company, CPC utilizes deep, strategic relationships with government agencies, local community groups, banks, and other lenders to create customized loan opportunities for customers.
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) was launched in 1974 through a joint agreement between the City of New York and its leading commercial banks to restore and rebuild New York's aging neighborhoods. CPC, believe's that housing is central to transforming underserved neighborhoods into thriving and vibrant communities. They are about: providing innovative capital solutions, fresh thinking, and a collaborative approach to the often complex challenges that owners and developers of multifamily housing face.
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Connected Communities' mission is to break the cycle of poverty and revitalize the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods.
The organization follows the Purpose Built Communities model of holistic neighborhood transformation that includes neighborhood-based cradle to college and career education; mixed income, affordable housing; integrated wellness programs all with an economic overlay. This place-based initiative is
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Songwriter Benjamin Scheuer shows the Froggy Bottom K14 he plays in his hit one-man show, THE LION, and on the album "Songs From THE LION"
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In this video, songwriter Benjamin Scheuer talks about his Froggy Bottom K14, which he plays in his one-man show called THE LION and on the album Songs from THE LION. This K14 is built with an Adirondack spruce top and beautiful walnut back and sides, and Benjamin keeps the guitar in C G D G C E tuning, using it to play the songs "Cookie Tin Banjo," "Dear Dad," and "The Lion." Like Benjamin's Froggy Bottom H12, his K14 also includes a beautiful engraving of a lion on the heelcap.
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Apparently, I'm in a festive mood lately because I'd also like to have a dinner party just like this. This is just too crazy beautiful.
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Stewardship Awareness Sunday brings our focus back to being thankful for all of God's blessings!
November 2/3 -- We will have a lay witness speaker share his own personal stewardship journey.
November 10 -- We will have the Festival of Ministries, which exhibits our parish groups and ministries.
November 16/17 -- The weekend of Nov. 16-17, Father Joe will preach at all the Masses about stewardship. Parishioners will return their Covenant Cards in a special collection.
Remember, Stewardship is more than about the collection! It is about parish involvement and giving back to the Lord.
Imagine if you woke up this morning with only those things you thanked God for yesterday. What would your life look like? What things and people would you still have in your life?
Gratitude is central to our life in Christ. In gratitude, we open our hearts to God's love and mercy. We allow Him to transform our lives, our families and our relationships. Gratitude is also central to a life of stewardship – recognizing that everything we have and are is a gift from God.
Living with gratitude, we become filled with a joy that radiates God's love, a joy that cannot be contained or go unnoticed by those around us. As your pastor, I want nothing more than for you to experience the joy that Jesus promises – the joy of placing our complete trust in God and freely share our gifts generously with others.
As you think about your contributions to the life of our parish, I invite you to use the information in the side bar to renew your stewardship commitment. Consider how you might be involved in our parish community this year, then complete your Stewardship Covenant Card and return it at Mass. Your response is a sign of your desire to grow in gratitude, generosity and joy.
I am asking every person in our parish to spend a few minutes in quiet prayer, asking God how He is calling us to share our gifts with our parish community. Open your hearts to God's love and be willing to follow His lead. And remember to thank God for all the good gifts in your life!
Gratefully yours in Christ,
PS - I invite you to participate in supporting the many ministries of our parish. Please return your stewardship covenant card at Mass to indicate how you plan to be involved in our parish this year.
How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me?"
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Three takeaways from Tennessee's 34-3 loss to Florida
Tennessee struggled with both turnovers and penalties in their 34-3 loss to Florida.
Tennessee struggled with both turnovers and penalties in their 34-3 loss to Florida.
Coming off a 45-0 win against UT Chattanooga, Tennessee will travel to The Swamp to face No. 9 Florida for the Vols' first SEC matchup.
No. 1 Tennessee extended its win streak to 18 games on Saturday, the longest of Rick Barnes' coaching career, by dismantling Florida in front of a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Tennessee sacrificed six turnovers on Saturday night, resulting in a 47-21 loss to Florida in the Vols' SEC opener.
It's rivalry week. Take this poll to give your prediction on who will win this week's football game.
The Gators were unable to pull off the upset over No. 19 Tennessee on Wednesday night in Knoxville because of the efforts of Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield.


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I enjoy creating ordered chaos (or chaotic order) in my work. At times, I will hint at themes, which might be politically or socially charged, pertain to nature and environment, or contain evocative or ironic passages. Some of my works may convey a sense of mystery or antiquity while others may have as their focus pure visual design or abstraction.
As with all my work, it is my hope that the viewer will join in the adventure and find his or her meaning in the work."
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In the fall of 1862, a crew of men built a dam at Black Stream, a tributary of the East Branch of the Kennebec. The dam was probably erected to support a winter logging operation in which lumbermen Calvin D. Colby and William Moore, both of Bingham, were involved.
Among the business papers kept by Joseph Clark, Jr. of Caratunk, is his bill to the Black Stream Dam Company for labor and materials. The bill is dated November 16, 1862, and includes the roster of men who worked on the project, as well as an accompanying invoice from A.D. Murray for related expenses (see transcription below).
Joseph Clark, Jr. owned the hotel at Caratunk, now known as The Sterling Inn, and was involved extensively in logging and mercantile businesses. He coordinated the expenditures for the Black Stream Dam project, including an agreement with A. D. Murray to house and feed the workers traveling to and from the work site near The Forks.
Amaziah Delano Murray (a descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins) ran the hotel at The Forks from about 1861 until it burned, on the night of July 26, 1874. This hotel had lodged lumbermen and travelers along the Old Canada Road since the 1830's, when it was first known as the Sturgis Hotel, and later as Burnham's Hotel (see map below).
The dam construction crew included local residents, as well as several men who had migrated to the Upper Kennebec from Quebec. Martin Duff, Michael Mooney, the Crottos, Thomas Travers, and Obed Stafford were some who came down the Canada Road from Quebec. The bill provides the names of the workers, the number of days each worked on the dam, and the rate at which they were paid. Hotel proprietor A.D. Murray and Charles S. Durgin, a blacksmith, billed Clark for their services. The following is a transcription of the expenses listed on the Clark bill:
Amaziah Murray housed and fed members of the crew, and their livestock, as detailed in his bill, below. The men stayed and ate at the site most of the time, but occasionally needed lodging and a meal. Note the large amount charged for meals on November 17th, probably served as the crew returned from the job site on completion of the dam.
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The location of the dam on the stream is not certain. It was probably built near the outlet of one of the ponds, to provide a larger head of water for driving logs to the East Branch.
Notes to names on the roster:
- "Daniel Robins" may be Daniel Robinson, a Concord and Pleasant Ridge resident.
- "Robr Goodrich" is probably Robinson Goodrich, son of Benjamin Goodrich of West Forks.
- "John Obrine" is probably John O'Brien.
- "Ed House" is probably Edward Lauriston Howes of Concord.
- "William Blagin" is probably William Blagden, a teamster who lived in Skowhegan, or perhaps his son, William D. Blagden.
- Papers of Joseph Clark, Jr. Author's Collection.
- A History of the Hotel at Caratunk. Online at Old Canada Road Historical Society.
- 1860 Wall Map of Somerset County. Portland, ME: J. Chase, Jr., Publisher. Original at Old Canada Road Historical Society, Bingham, ME.
- Information about the Sturgis/Burnham/Murray Hotel is taken from the author's book, The Forks of the Kennebec: sources for an early history of settlement and timber speculation.


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8 Simple Ways To Look Expensive On A Budget
You don't have to break the bank to look like a million buck. There are so many ways you can style your clothing to make it look like you spent a fortune at the mall.
It all comes down to picking the right piece, wearing the correct fabric and when all else fail then accessorize, accessorize, accessorize.
Add A Leather Jacket-One of the best-kept secrets on how to look expensive on a budget is to add a leather jacket in your wardrobe it doesn't matter if it's real leather or faux leather this jacket looks great as long as you stick on a certain style.
Modern Cuts and silhouettes work best just make sure to stay away from the leather jacket that is covered with shiny button Fringe and a bunch of zippers. The key is to keep it simple if you want to look as sophisticated as possible. Cropped leather jackets look great with almost any outfit, and you can wear them in a daytime or at night. In a day pair, a leather jacket with a floral dress or skirt can add a little bit of edge to a casual outfit. At night you can go all by pairing it with your favorite little black dress or a pair of skinny jeans and a dressy blouse. The versatility of this piece means it's a fail-proof way to kick your style game up a notch and to give the appearance that you're rolling in a dough.
Do you own a leather jacket? If so how do you style that your outfit looks more expensive?
Pick The Right Fabric-One of the easiest ways to spot cheap clothing is to look at the material is made of most bargain pieces are constructed of inexpensive fabric such as polyester, rayon, acrylic, and nylon.
You should avoid these fabrics at all cost, instead try to select luxe fabrics that will hold up well over time and still look amazing after a few washes such as suede, cotton, and linen. You may be thinking you 'll" have to spend an arm and a leg to add these fabrics to your wardrobe, but that's simply not the case. It's all about checking the tags on the clothing before you make a purchase. You can find really good deals on the item that are made of these natural fabrics and you 'll' notice that they look so much better on your body. Cheap fabrics have the tendency to cling to your problematic area's but items made of luxe material do the opposite. They drape over your skin as supposed to hug your curves and this provides the better fit that looks amazing on all body types.
Start getting acquainted with these quality fabrics so that you can spot them on the racks next time you go clothes shopping.
Buy Designer Inspired Pieces–Just because you may not be able to afford designer pieces doesn't mean you can't enjoy wearing item that looks like they cost you a fortune.
There are many generic version of brand name pieces in clothing stores you just know how to spot them.
Fast fashion retailers such as HNM & Forever 21 are known for having dupes of clothing items accessories inspired by big-name fashion houses.
Wear All Black-Wearing all black isn't only slimming but it can also make you deserve to be in the cover fashion magazine. Black is neutral so goes perfectly with everything. But this color looks classy and chic when its paired with other black pieces. Sticking to solid black from head to toe will help you unleash your inner Kylie Jenner. One of the main reason why we love to wear black because the dark the color will hide the quality of the fabric. You can throw a black T-Shirt and a pair of black pants from a target. Pair them with some black pumps or heels from your favorite discount shoe store and still have money left over to purchase accessories.
The color also allows you to camouflage any stains or discolorations in the fabric and its look amazing on every skin tone. Just try wearing all black outfit one day and you instantly feel so glamorous. This is a look which never goes out of style. And you don't have to dip into your savings account to add some affordable all black pieces to your wardrobe.
Are you the fan of black clothing?
What are your go-to black pieces that you wear the most?
Accessories with a scarf– Sometimes as simple as wearing a scarf around your neck can instantly transform your look and entire appearance. If you thought scarves were only made to be worn during the cold winter months you were wrong. There are so many different scarves on the market and they are made with various fabrics depending on the season.
Fall and winter scarves are primarily knitted and made of cotton wool, and synthetic fibers. Spring and summer scarves are made of the much lighter material such as chiffon and silk.
No matter the season, you can find the appropriate scarf that will make your outfit instantly expensive.
So what is it about a scarf that makes your outfit look 10x better?
Whether its bright and colorful or made of solid color a scarf is classy, elegant and oh so posh. By wrapping one around your neck you can make your outfit look like it was put together by a Hollywood fashion stylist.
Are you the fan of wearing scarves all year long?
Wear Lipstick– Looking expensive means making sure you look well put together from head to toe. It won't does any good if you follow all clothing advice but skip on making sure your makeup looks expensive too. There are so many makeup brands on the market and designer brand will definitely break the bank. But when it comes to looking like you're made of money all it takes it one simple Item that can be purchased at your local drugstore. It's Lipstick of course. But can you just wear any color? Picking the right hue is the secret to improving your overall appearance. A lipstick made of color tint, such as pink, coral, will add just the right amount of color to your lips.If you really want to get bold and stand out, you can wear a red lipstick that will command attention. This classy color goes great with almost any outfit, from an all black get up to a printed dress. There are a bunch of red colors available at makeup stores, so you just have to make sure you purchase the color that goes best with your skin tone. And there you have it.
Just a little of Lipstick can turn your look from cheap to expensive in an instant.
Shop Discount Stores-You may have to dig through the racks, but if you're lucky enough, you can snag some expensive pieces for less at discount stores. To find the store nearby your location and you may even score some brand name clothing at half price too!
Shopping at these stores allows us to mix and match "high street clothes and designer" items by taking advantage of the discounted prices.
Wear Pointy Shoes-So you know what clothing and accessories to wear to make your outfit look expensive, but what about your footwear?Your shoes either make or break your entire outfit. If you want to look fab on a budget, you'll ruin your chances of looking flawless if your shoes aren't up to par. All it takes is a pair of pointe shoes to make you look like you spent a fortune on your outfit. There is just something about pointy shoes that make an outfit look so polished, and even celebrities can't get enough of this footwear. We have seen everything from pointy pumps on some of our favorite celebs, and it looks we just can't get enough of! It doesn't matter what color shoes you wear, but we love neutral shades because they pair well with almost every outfit. If you don't have pointed shoes in your collection it's time to add one. People will not see how beautiful you are if you just can't walk in these pointed shoes. Sometimes flat shoes are better than high heels.
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Abbreviations for the Christmas tree cushion
beg – begin(ning); dec – decrease; c/on (off) – cast on (off); cont – continue; k – knit; inc – increase; ms – moss st; patt – pattern; p – purl; st(s) – stitch(es); tog – together
Moss stitch: k1, (p1, k1….)
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-Right to self-representation
-Federal Court jurisdiction
-Private & Public standing
-Charter Provisions Engaged
- 15 (Equality)
- 35 (Indigenous Rights)
- 38 (Amending process)
-Unjust enrichment
-High burden to strike out
-Amending as an option
-Defense misrepresentation
1. Written Submissions
2. Issues
-Does the Plaintiff have the right to self represent in this case?
-Does the Federal Court have jurisdiction to hear the case?
-Is there private or public interest standing in this case?
-Are the following Constitutional provisions engaged: 91 (POGG), 15 (equality rights), 35 (Indigenous rights), 38 (amending the constitution)?
-Does allowing fake refugees into Canada violate the doctrine of unjust enrichment?
-Does allowing fake refugees into Canada violate the doctrine of unconscionability?
-Does this motion meet the "very" high burden to strike out?
-Is amending the Claim a better option?
-Does the Government lawyer misrepresent the facts?
3. Facts
- Canada the US signed the S3CA in 2002. It came into effect in 2004.
Canada is recognized as a safe country, which provides protection to people seeking genuine asylum
The United States is also recognized as a safe country, and offers protection to people seeking protection from persecution based on: race, religion , political beliefs, and identity
Both Canada and the US receive hundreds of thousands of refugee applications annually.
Although there is a loophole in the agreement (which omits crossings "between" official ports), it was never meant to be a path for illegal immigration, or fraudulent refugee claims.
Crossings from the US into Canada mainly fall into 2 categories:
(a) Those coming to the US on tourist visas, with the intent of using the US as a stopover country,
(b) Those living in the US illegally, who have decided to "asylum shop"
There are AT LEAST 40,000 illegals who have snuck into Canada, likely many more.
The Plaintiff is a self-representing, Canadian citizen, concerned about the impacts of illegal immigration. She is interested both as a private citizen, a taxpayer, and as a Canadian.
Preventing illegal immigration (and bogus refugee claims), is both a private interest, and a public interest.
Self represented people have every right to have their cases heard in court.
Illegal immigration (such as via this loophole) undermines the integrity of the immigration system, costs cities and provinces money they don't have, and undermines the security of the country
For example, the Mayor of Toronto, John Tory, has reported that illegals have taken up almost half of the available space in homeless shelters
The Federal Government has had to reimburse the Provinces (mainly Quebec and Ontario), over $300 million so far due to costs these "refugee claimants" have racked up.
The Federal Government has also been paying the homeowners near Roxham Road — using taxpayer money — for the damage caused to their properties.
Recently, a group of illegal "refugee claimants" has announced plans to sue Quebec for subsidized daycare.
The flood of fake refugees has caused a strain on the health care system, particularly in Ontario and Quebec.
All of the above statements are not "mere assertions". They are facts which can be proven in the course of the trial and via discovery.
The Government makes at least 3 serious misrepresentations.
First, the Government's lawyer, Aman Owais, misrepresents the truth when claiming the loophole was "intentionally" written into the agreement. This is provably false, since even Trudeau has publicly spoken about the need to cut the illegal border crossings.
Second, there is a strawman argument that this is about refugee protections. Wrong, it is about protecting the public from illegal immigration.
Third, and furthermore, Aman Owais suggests that it would be better to have a refugee claimant make this claim. This is complete nonsense. A person using legal channels wouldn't be impacted by this case. A person using illegal means to enter Canada would have no reason to pursue this, as it would be a big conflict of interest.
4. Applicable Law
22: Self representing litigants: From Pintea v. Johns, [2017] 1 SCR 470, 2017 SCC 23 (CanLII)
[3] As a result, the finding of contempt cannot stand.
[4] We would add that we endorse the Statement of Principles on Self-represented Litigants and Accused Persons (2006) (online) established by the Canadian Judicial Council.
Judges, the courts and other participants in the justice system have a responsibility to promote access to the justice system for all persons on an equal basis, regardless of representation.
1. Judges and court administrators should do whatever is possible to provide a fair and impartial process and prevent an unfair disadvantage to self-represented persons.
2. Self-represented persons should not be denied relief on the basis of a minor or easily rectified deficiency in their case.
3. Where appropriate, a judge should consider engaging in such case management activities as are required to protect the rights and interests of self-represented persons. Such case management should begin as early in the court process as possible.
4. When one or both parties are proceeding without representation, non-prejudicial and engaged case and courtroom management may be needed to protect the litigants' equal right to be heard. Depending on the circumstances and nature of the case, the presiding judge may:
(a) explain the process;
(b) inquire whether both parties understand the process and the procedure;
(c) make referrals to agencies able to assist the litigant in the preparation of the case;
(d) provide information about the law and evidentiary requirements;
(e) modify the traditional order of taking evidence; and
(f) question witnesses.
23: There is nothing in the Pintea v. Johns ruling that says self-represented people can "only" appear in certain courts or in certain types of cases
Federal Court has jurisdiction to hear the case
24: Consider that the test for determining if a matter is within the Federal Court's jurisdiction is stipulated in ITO-International Terminal Operators LTD v Miida Electronics, 1986 CanLII 91 (SCC), [1986] 1 SCR 752 at 766 [ITO-International]:
1. There must be a statutory grant of jurisdiction by Parliament.
2. There must be an existing body of federal law which is essential to the disposition of the case and which nourishes the statutory grant of jurisdiction.
3. The law on which the case is based must be "a law of Canada" as the phrase is used in s. 101 of the Constitution Act.
Furthermore, the Federal Courts Act (under Rule 25) has original jurisdiction if no other court is designated as such.
Extraprovincial jurisdiction.
Rule 25: The Federal Court has original jurisdiction, between subject and subject as well as otherwise, in any case in which a claim for relief is made or a remedy is sought under or by virtue of the laws of Canada if no other court constituted, established or continued under any of the Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982 has jurisdiction in respect of that claim or remedy.
25: Although designed for Judicial Review Applications, the Federal Court does have authority under Rule 18.1(5) of Federal Courts Act to correct errors in form or technical defects. The Federal Court has the powers (under 47(1) and 53(1) and (2) of Federal Courts Rules), to ask with a wide degree of discretion and to make orders it views as just.
Defect in form or technical irregularity,
(5) If the sole ground for relief established on an application for judicial review is a defect in form or a technical irregularity, the Federal Court may
(a) refuse the relief if it finds that no substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has occurred; and
(b) in the case of a defect in form or a technical irregularity in a decision or an order, make an order validating the decision or order, to have effect from any time and on any terms that it considers appropriate.
26: Immigration matters are within the jurisdiction of the Federal Court. And this case is essentially about illegal immigration and border security. Furthermore, if this case prevailed, it would certainly have an impact on how asylum claims were handled in the future.
27: The Canadian Border Services Agency enforces the border, and enforces approximately 90 different acts. So there is ample Federal law to be looked at here. They are given their authority under the Customs Act.
28: Furthermore, CBSA enforces such acts as
Access to Information Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. A-1]
Aeronautics Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. A-2]
Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act [S.C. 1995, c. 40]
Appropriation Acts [R.S.C. 1985, c. Z-01 ]
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3]
Canada Agricultural Products Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. 20 (4th Supp.)]
Canada Grain Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. G-10]
Canada Post Corporation Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-10]
Canada Shipping Act, 2001 [S.C. 2001, c. 26]
Canada Transportation Act [S.C. 1996, c. 10]
Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [S.C. 1997, c. 14]
Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [S.C. 2001, c. 28]
Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [S.C. 1996, c. 33]
Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [S.C. 1988, c. 65]
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 [S.C. 1999, c. 33]
Canadian Wheat Board Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-24]
Coasting Trade Act [S.C. 1992, c. 31]
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-38]
Criminal Code [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46]
Cultural Property Export and Import Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-51]
Customs and Excise Offshore Application Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. C-53]
Customs Tariff [S.C. 1997, c. 36]
Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. A-9]
Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act [S.C. 1994, c. 31]
Department of Industry Act [S.C. 1995, c. 1]
Energy Efficiency Act [S.C. 1992, c. 36]
Excise Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. E-14]
Excise Act, 2001 [S.C. 2002, c. 22]
Excise Tax Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. E-15]
Explosives Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. E-17]
Export Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. E-18]
Export and Import Permits Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. E-19]
Feeds Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9]
Fertilizers Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-10]
Financial Administration Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11]
Firearms Act [S.C. 1995, c. 39]
Fish Inspection Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-12]
Fisheries Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14]
Food and Drugs Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27]
Harbour Commissions Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. H-1]
Hazardous Products Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. H-3]
Health of Animals Act [S.C. 1990, c. 21]
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001, c. 27]
Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. I-3]
Industrial and Regional Development Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. I-8]
International Boundary Commission Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. I-16 ]
Meat Inspection Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. 25 (1st Supp.)]
Motor Vehicle Safety Act [S.C. 1993, c. 16]
National Defence Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. N-5]
National Energy Board Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7]
Navigable Waters Protection Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22]
Nuclear Safety and Control Act [S.C. 1997, c. 9]
Pest Control Products Act [S.C. 2002, c. 28]
Pilotage Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14]
Plant Breeders' Rights Act [S.C. 1990, c. 20]
Plant Protection Act [S.C. 1990, c. 22]
Precious Metals Marking Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. P-19]
Preclearance Act [S.C. 1999, c. 20]
Privacy Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21]
Privileges and Immunities (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. P-24]
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act [S.C. 2000, c. 17]
Radiation Emitting Devices Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. R-1]
Radiocommunication Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. R-2]
Seeds Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. S-8]
Special Economic Measures Act [S.C. 1992, c. 17]
Special Import Measures Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15]
Statistics Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19]
Textile Labelling Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. T-10]
Trade-marks Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. T-13]
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 [S.C. 1992, c. 34]
Visiting Forces Act [R.S.C. 1985, c. V-2]
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act [S.C. 1992, c. 52]
Source: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/actreg-loireg/legislation-eng.html
29: The border clearly is being protected in accordance with Federal laws, and Acts passed by Parliament. So loopholes which make it harder for them to do their job at least conflict with Federal laws.
30: It has also long been held that,
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Constitution does not belong to the federal or provincial governments, but to Canadian citizens (Nova Scotia (AG)), and that it is a tool for dispute resolution, of which one of the most important goals is to serve well those who make use of it: Reference Re Residential Tenancies Act, 1996 CanLII 259 (SCC), [1996] 1 SCR 186 at 210.
There private & public interest standing in this case
31: Three cases which are used to determine public interest standing are:
(a) Thorson v. Attorney General of Canada, (b) Nova Scotia Board of Censors v. McNeil, and (c) Minister of
Justice v. Borowski. The trilogy was summarized as follows in Canadian Council of
Churches v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration):
It has been seen that when public interest standing is sought, consideration must be given to three aspects.
First, is there a serious issue raised as to the invalidity of legislation in question?
Second, has it been established that the plaintiff is directly affected by the legislation or if not does the plaintiff have a genuine interest in its validity?
Third, is there another reasonable and effective way to bring the issue before the court?
32: First: if this "interpretation" of the S3CA is as the Government claims, then effectively the Canada/US border disappears, except for a small number of official crossings. That is pretty serious. Illegal immigration cannot simply be shrugged off if it is not the government raising the issue.
33: Second: Yes, I am effected by illegal immigration. As a taxpayer, and as a citizen who wants secure borders. Clearly I have a genuine interest here. Why else go to court to do this? It is insulting and misrepresents reality to suggest that citizens are not concerned and interested in the external security of their nation.
34: Third, there doesn't seem to be another reasonable or effective way to bring it to the Courts. It is the Government itself, with a majority mandate, which seems content to end-run the intent of the law.
35: Note: Public-interest standing is also available in non-constitutional cases, as the Court found
in Finlay v. Canada (Minister of Finance)
36: Plaintiff submits that there clearly is standing to bring forward these justiciable issues on the facts pleaded. This standing is personal, but it is also public interest-based and is in line with recent jurisprudence: Canada (Attorney General) v Downtown Eastside Sex Workers United Against Violence Society, 2012 SCC 45 (CanLII); Galati, above.
Following Constitutional provisions engaged:
- 15 (equality rights),
- 35 (Indigenous rights),
- 38 (amending the constitution)
Peace, Order & Good Governance (Section 91)
37: Consider the case of R. v. Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd., [1988] 1 SCR 401, 1988 CanLII 63 (SCC).
33. From this survey of the opinion expressed in this Court concerning the national concern doctrine of the federal peace, order and good government power I draw the following conclusions as to what now appears to be firmly established:
1. The national concern doctrine is separate and distinct from the national emergency doctrine of the peace, order and good government power, which is chiefly distinguishable by the fact that it provides a constitutional basis for what is necessarily legislation of a temporary nature;
2. The national concern doctrine applies to both new matters which did not exist at Confederation and to matters which, although originally matters of a local or private nature in a province, have since, in the absence of national emergency, become matters of national concern;
3. For a matter to qualify as a matter of national concern in either sense it must have a singleness, distinctiveness and indivisibility that clearly distinguishes it from matters of provincial concern and a scale of impact on provincial jurisdiction that is reconcilable with the fundamental distribution of legislative power under the Constitution;
38: In looking this through the Peace, Order and Good Government (POGG) doctrine, it is worth asking should we allow actions that our laws seem designed to prevent?
34(1)(b.1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act prohibits: engaging in an act of subversion against a democratic government, institution or process as they are understood in Canada.
39: Allowing fake refugees to slip in arounf official border ports in order to "jump the queue" seems hardly in keeping with the POGG principle, or Rule 34(1)(b.1). Again, it is submitted that poor wording, not intent is the cause of this loophole.
40: The Court must also consider the national security implications of protecting the border. This should be obvious, but a nation that cannot control its border ceases to be a nation.
41: Currently, illegal border jumpers (fleeing war zones in Minnesota and New York State), are able to illegally enter Canada. They are processed, then released into the public often within hours. There is no public interest in doing this.
42: Given the vast amount of unscreened and unvetted fake "refuges" entering, there is no way to keep the public safe. This is not consistent with POGG in any sense.
43: Again, the Government's lawyer "claims" that this loophole was intentionally written into the S3CA. This is even while Justin Trudeau and other Government members profess their desire to cut illegal entries. Obviously, both statements can't be true.
44: As cited above, there are literally dozens of Acts which members of the CBSA are charged with enforcing. Obviously, enforcing the border is a sign of POGG. Now, how does adding a loophole to bypass some of these Acts make any sense?
45: How does it now undermine our national security? Borders are meant to be the protected outer areas of a nation. No one, except the most disingenuous would argue that borders do not matter. However, the Government does an end run around that (violating POGG doctrine), by claiming the loophole in the S3CA was intentional.
46: Border security "doesn't" matter, apparently, as long as you go around the official checkpoints.
Section 15; Equality Rights:
47: This seems like a strange one to bring up. However, the Government of Canada's website on Charter cases brought up an interesting argument about equality under the law.
(a) Pre-existing disadvantage, stereotyping, prejudice, or vulnerability experienced by the individual or group at issue
Section 15 has a significant remedial component (Andrews, supra at 171). Therefore, one of the most compelling factors is the impact of the governmental action on individuals or groups who are vulnerable, the object of stereotypes, disadvantaged or members of "discrete and insular minorities" (Law, supra at paragraphs 63-68). A member of a group that historically has been more disadvantaged in Canadian society is less likely to have difficulty in demonstrating discrimination (Law, supra at paragraph 68). When considering intra-group distinctions within a larger disadvantaged group (for example, as between status and non-status Indians, as determined pursuant to the Indian Act), there is no requirement that the claimant group be the more disadvantaged; there is no "race to the bottom" (Lovelace, supra at paragraph 69). Where no such unique disadvantage is established, as distinct from the broader group which provides the basis for comparison, this factor does not play a significant role (Gosselin, supra; Martin; Laseur, supra at paragraph 88).
48: In this case, the disadvantaged people are those who immigrate legally into Canada, and go through proper channels.
True, Canada's immigration system is slow, expensive, and very complex. But that is a debate for another day. Point is, hundreds of thousands of people follow proper due process every year.
49: They are the ones who suffer as "border jumpers" push ahead of them, and get preferential treatment, and access to benefits. Furthermore, they are the ones who suffer the public backlash as Canadian get fed up with mass, illegal immigration.
50: In short, legal applicants suffer because of the actions of criminals.
Section 35: Indigenous Rights
51: From the case: Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), [2004] 3 SCR 511, 2004 SCC 73 (CanLII), the issue of duty to consult to brought up.
26 Honourable negotiation implies a duty to consult with Aboriginal claimants and conclude an honourable agreement reflecting the claimants' inherent rights. But proving rights may take time, sometimes a very long time. In the meantime, how are the interests under discussion to be treated? Underlying this question is the need to reconcile prior Aboriginal occupation of the land with the reality of Crown sovereignty. Is the Crown, under the aegis of its asserted sovereignty, entitled to use the resources at issue as it chooses, pending proof and resolution of the Aboriginal claim? Or must it adjust its conduct to reflect the as yet unresolved rights claimed by the Aboriginal claimants?
27 The answer, once again, lies in the honour of the Crown. The Crown, acting honourably, cannot cavalierly run roughshod over Aboriginal interests where claims affecting these interests are being seriously pursued in the process of treaty negotiation and proof. It must respect these potential, but yet unproven, interests.
52: The case of Taku River Tlingit First Nation v. British Columbia (Project Assessment Director), [2004] 3 SCR 550, 2004 SCC 74 (CanLII), should also be considered, and for much the same principle.
25 As discussed in Haida, what the honour of the Crown requires varies with the circumstances. It may require the Crown to consult with and accommodate Aboriginal peoples prior to taking decisions: R. v. Sparrow, 1990 CanLII 104 (SCC), [1990] 1 S.C.R. 1075, at p. 1119; R. v. Nikal, 1996 CanLII 245 (SCC), [1996] 1 S.C.R. 1013; R. v. Gladstone, 1996 CanLII 160 (SCC), [1996] 2 S.C.R. 723; Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, 1997 CanLII 302 (SCC), [1997] 3 S.C.R. 1010, at para. 168. The obligation to consult does not arise only upon proof of an Aboriginal claim, in order to justify infringement. That understanding of consultation would deny the significance of the historical roots of the honour of the Crown, and deprive it of its role in the reconciliation process. Although determining the required extent of consultation and accommodation before a final settlement is challenging, it is essential to the process mandated by s. 35(1). The duty to consult arises when a Crown actor has knowledge, real or constructive, of the potential existence of Aboriginal rights or title and contemplates conduct that might adversely affect them. This in turn may lead to a duty to change government plans or policy to accommodate Aboriginal concerns. Responsiveness is a key requirement of both consultation and accommodation.
53: It is a serious question here: how much consultation (if any), was done before signing a document that — the Federal Government now claims — eliminates the security of the Canada/US border? Just because there isn't a claim pending doesn't mean there are not valid Indigenous interests to be considered
54: No consultation process took place — EVER — which would fulfill the obligations to negotiate in good faith with Indigenous groups. The Government claims that the S3CA was "designed" to allow for entrants from the United States to make refugee claims, as long as they bypass the official border ports.
It would be disingenuous for the Federal Government to claim that it wouldn't be aware of any obligation to consult prior to "erasing" the US/Canada border.
55: The Government breached is S35 obligations if, by this defense, the S3CA was drawn up with the loophole "intentionally" left in.
Substantial Consent required (section 38)
56: If the Government truly believes that POGG, and other obligations can be circumvented by intentional poor wording, then we need to amend the constitution to change what POGG means.
57: This was decided regarding the issue of changing the Senate rules (Reference re Senate Reform, [2014] 1 SCR 704, 2014 SCC 32 (CanLII) (S38). The Court cited the amending procedure.
[34] The process set out in s. 38 is the general rule for amendments to the Constitution of Canada. It reflects the principle that substantial provincial consent must be obtained for constitutional change that engages provincial interests. Section 38 codifies what is colloquially referred to as the "7/50" procedure — amendments to the Constitution of Canada must be authorized by resolutions of the Senate, the House of Commons, and legislative assemblies of at least seven provinces whose population represents, in the aggregate, at least half of the current population of all the provinces. Additionally, it grants to the provinces the right to "opt out" of constitutional amendments that derogate from "the legislative powers, the proprietary rights or any other rights or privileges of the legislature or government of a province".
58: If what the Government says is true, then the doctrine of Peace, Order and Good Government (POGG) has been distorted to such a degree that a Constitutional amendment should be required.
59: These constitutional arguments are not exhaustive, and will be expanded on more fully as the case progresses. The point here, is that the case at hand (the loophole in the Safe Third Country Agreement), engages the same Charter rights as what is cited here.
Doctrine of unjust enrichment
60: The Court must also consider how allowing illegal immigration and fake refugees to gain priority over legal immigrant violates the doctrine of unjust enrichment.
61: Citing from 3 cases:
Kerr v. Baranow, [2011] S.C.J.
Kerr v. Baranow, 2009 BCCA 111
Vanasse v. Seguin, 2009 ONCA 595
62: These cases set the standard for unjust enrichment. (a) the person received a benefit, (b) the claimant suffered a loss corresponding in some way to the benefit, and (c) there was no juristic reason for the benefit and the loss.
63: As stated in the facts, these so-called "refugees" have been accessing public services. This costs money, and takes away from actual citizens.
64: And forget the money factor for a moment. Isn't Canadian residence or citizenship a thing of value itself? If we consider that being Canadian is something to be valued, then doesn't obtaining it (or Permanent Residence, or Protected Status) under false pretenses count as illegally obtaining a benefit?
Doctrine of unconscionability
65: From the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, trying to circumvent proper immigration channels should not be rewarded.
34(1)(b.1) engaging in an act of subversion against a democratic government, institution or process as they are understood in Canada;
66: If the loophole in S3CA was written in such a way as to circumvent very legitimate national security and immigration concerns, then how valid and enforceable is it?
67: Remember, Aman Owais, (the Government's lawyer) has pleaded the intent of the agreement was "not" to apply the proper screening rules as long as self-identified "refugees" bypass official border ports. This is claimed to be intentional, not accidental.
68: Notwithstanding that no reasonable person could view it that way, and notwithstanding the Canadian Government has made announcements to cut down on these crossings, how valid are these provisions?
Does this motion meet the "very" high burden to strike out
69: Even if there are deficiencies in the Statement of Claim, they can usually be cured by filing an "amended" Statement of Claim. That must always be considered when asked to strike out. This is settled by a great many cases.
In terms of the general principles that ought to be applied on a motion to strike, the Plaintiffs assert that the facts pleaded by the Plaintiffs must be taken as proven: Canada (Attorney General) v Inuit Tapirasat of Canada, 1980 CanLII 21 (SCC), [1980] 2 SCR 735; Nelles v Ontario (1989), DLR (4th) 609 (SCC) [Nelles]; Operation Dismantle, above; Hunt v Carey Canada Inc 1990 CanLII 90 (SCC), [1990] 2 SCR 959 [Hunt]; Dumont v Canada (Attorney General), 1990 CanLII 131 (SCC), [1990] 1 SCR 279 [Dumont]; Nash v Ontario (1995), 1995 CanLII 2934 (ON CA), 27 OR (3d) 1 (Ont CA) [Nash]; Canada v Arsenault, 2009 FCA 242 (CanLII) [Arsenault].
The Plaintiffs echo the test referenced by the Defendants, asserting that a claim can be struck only in plain and obvious cases where the pleading is bad beyond argument: Nelles, above, at para 3. The Court has provided further guidance in Dumont, above, that an outcome should be "plain and obvious" or "beyond doubt" before striking can be invoked (at para 2). Striking cannot be justified by a claim that raises an "arguable, difficult or important point of law": Hunt,
The history of our law reveals that often new developments in the law first surface on motions to strike or similar preliminary motions, like the one at issue in Donoghue v. Stevenson. Therefore, on a motion to strike, it is not determinative that the law has not yet recognized the particular claim.
70: This case DOES raise an important point of law, one the Defendant pretends doesn't exist. Can the Court close a plain and obvious loophole in the S3CA?
71: Can a clearly frivilious, fraudulent, abusive and vexxing defense filed by the Crown be overcome?
72: Note: this does not amount to a rejection of the agreement as a whole. For the most part, it is a fine document.
Amending the Claim a better option
73: The Federal Court has the powers (under 47(1) and 53(1) and (2) of Federal Courts Rules), to ask with a wide degree of discretion and to make orders it views as just.
The novelty of the Amended Claim is not reason in and of itself to strike it: Nash, above, at para 11; Hanson v Bank of Nova Scotia (1994), 1994 CanLII 573 (ON CA), 19 OR (3d) 142 (CA); Adams-Smith v Christian Horizons (1997), 3 OR (3d) 640 (Ont Gen Div). Additionally, matters that are not fully settled by the jurisprudence should not be disposed of on a motion to strike: RD Belanger & Associates Ltd v Stadium Corp of Ontario Ltd (1991), 1991 CanLII 2731 (ON CA), 5 OR (3d) 778 (CA). In order for the Defendants to succeed, the Plaintiffs state that a case from the same jurisdiction that squarely deals with, and rejects, the very same issue must be presented: Dalex Co v Schwartz Levitsky Feldman (1994), 19 OR (3d) 215 (CA). The Court should be generous when interpreting the drafting of the pleadings, and allow for amendments prior to striking: Grant v Cormier – Grant et al (2001), 2001 CanLII 3041 (ON CA), 56 OR (3d) 215 (CA).
74: The facts as laid out in the above section are not bare assertions. They can be proven in court, going through the discovery and document production phases. It is not at all plain and obvious that the Claim is baseless.
75: Any flaws in the Plaintiff's Statement of Claim could be cured by amending.
Government lawyer misrepresents the facts
76: The Government claims, without any basis, that the S3CA was negotiated with the "loophole" deliberately written in. In essence, they are arguing that although the Canada/US border stretches for thousands of miles, only the few dozen "legal" entry ports should be considered. Anywhere else, people are free to walk across and claim asylum. If this were actually true, it would effectively erase the Canadian border.
77: Bald assertions, without supporting facts, are not sufficient to satisfy the rules of pleading. See Rule 174 and accompanying jurisprudence. This should also applies to motions to strike.
78: Bald assertions, without facts, are baseless. If any part of the claim is "plainly and obviously" without merit, it is the defense raised by the Government.
79: The claim that the S3CA was "intended" to allow illegal border crossings is fraudulent, and an attempt to mislead and deceive the court by Aman Owais. This is plain and obvious given that members of the Government, including Justin Trudeau himself, have publicly stated the need to stop illegal border crossings. The false defense violates Rule 221, as a frivilous, vexous, and abusive misuse of Court procedure.
80: This can and will be proven in a trial.
81: Also worth noting: according to Rule 221, "inconsistent pleadings" can be struck out. So if the Government ever tries to put another spin on this, it will automatically qualify for striking.
82: And to reiterate: the "remedy" suggested makes no sense. A person entering Canada legally would have no interest in the case, since it only covers illegal entry. A person entering Canada illegally would have no reason to pursue the case, as it would be a conflict of interest. This absurd solution wastes court resources.
83: The government also appears to distort the purpose of the case. It is about protecting the Canadian public from illegal immigration, not making things easier for people to cross the border.
84: To add insult, Aman Owais also implies that I have no business attempting this case since I am not a lawyer. Arrogance. Pintea v Johns (2017, SCC) enshrines protections for "all" self-representing litigants. It doesn't limit it to certain types of cases, or certain Courts.
85: Will closing this loophole have an impact on current and future cases? Hopefully. Otherwise, what would be the point of going to Court?
4. Summary
86: Plaintiff has a right to self represent
87: Federal Court has jurisdiction
88: Plaintiff has both a private interest, and qualifies for public interest standing
89: Constitutional provisions engaged: 91(POGG), 15 (equality rights), 35 (Indigenous rights), 38 (amending the constitution)
90: Allowing fake refugees into Canada violates the doctrine of unjust enrichment & unconscionability
91: Motion doesn't meet the "very" high burden to strike out
92: Amending the Claim a better option than striking without leave.
93: Note: This is not an attempt to get to court to make a final ruling on the case. Rather, it is to show that there is merit to the case
94: The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Constitution does not belong to the federal or provincial governments, but to Canadian citizens (Nova Scotia (AG))
95: The history of our law reveals that often new developments in the law first surface on motions to strike or similar preliminary motions, like the one at issue in Donoghue v. Stevenson
96: The Court should be generous when interpreting the drafting of the pleadings, and allow for amendments prior to striking: Grant v Cormier – Grant et al (2001), 2001 CanLII 3041 (ON CA), 56 OR (3d) 215 (CA).
5. Order Sought
(a) Dismiss the motion; or
(b) Allow the Plaintiff an opportunity to amend the statement of claim.


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I'm a lifelong model railway enthusiast and I've always been keen on layout design issues. My understanding of layout design started with popular publications and continues to grow through many web-based resources. I've been lucky enough to learn first-hand from some of the most thoughtful layout designers on the planet, too.
I am not a professional layout designer.
I do not design layouts on commission. But I sometimes get ideas I want to explore on graph paper, or I suggest ideas to friends. Some of these ideas ended up on another blog I write – and when I realized I had a collection going, I decided they deserved their own blog. Hence, this home on the web.
I'm currently building an S scale model railway in my train room. I started planning for this layout in mid-2011 and construction began in October of that year:
(The Canadian National Railway's branch to Port Rowan, Ontario in 1:64. If you're new to that blog, check out "First Time Here?" for more information about what I'm modelling.)
I'm also interested in garden scale live steam and the Niagara St. Catharines & Toronto Railway.
I co-hosted The Model Railway Show, a podcast about the hobby. That podcast is now on indefinite hiatus, but you can still listen to all the shows online.
For a couple of years, I was a regular host and writer for TrainMasters TV, a subscription-based television show about the hobby.
I live in Toronto, Canada with my wife … and three Border Collies:
(Outstanding in their field: Jack, Roy and Mocean take in the site of the former yard in Port Rowan – now a park. October 2016)
I spent eight years training the eldest to work sheep, which is the job for which Border Collies are bred. He's getting a bit old to be running a large field and managing livestock, and my second eldest dog never really showed the instinct, so in early 2016 we adopted a puppy from a strong herding background. Turns out he was a disaster on sheep – he wanted to run them into fences, and I just can't trust him around livestock. So now I am the ringmaster of an underemployed circus. At least I don't have to give them as many baths…
("Did he say, 'BATH'?")
Around the time I retired from herding sheep, a couple of friends re-introduced me to tabletop gaming. After a 30-year hiatus, I'm now regularly playing or GM-ing roleplaying games (my current favourite is "Coriolis: The Third Horizon").
(Me – at left – running "Coriolis" for friends at BunkerCon)
I also play miniature combat games (including "Test of Honour" and "Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles").
I don't – yet – have a website about gaming…
– Trevor
How to reach me…
There are several ways.
If you have a question about something specific on the blog, I recommend that you comment on the relevant post. You can do this on any of the blogs I write. I check the blogs at least once per day and I read every comment – promise!
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At least they didn't dine and dash? An Oregon couple kept it classy when they tried to tip their waitress in meth last Thursday. Oregon Live reports that the waitress didn't exactly appreciate the gesture:
Ryan Bensen, 40, and Erica Manley, 37, spent Thursday night having dinner and drinks at the Twisted Fish Steakhouse, said Seaside Police Chief Robert Gross.
When it came time to settle their tab, the cash-strapped couple first plunked down a gift card to pay their bill, Gross said. Later, they offered their waitress an envelope with a question mark scribbled on it.
Inside the envelope the waitress found a stash of crystal meth, authorities said.
"She was like 'Whoa -- what the …?'" said Steve Keszler, a manager at the downtown steakhouse. "We're not a little dive bar or hole in the wall. We're a classy place."
When the restaurant reported the incident, police obtained a search warrant for the couple's room — and (SPOILER ALERT) — uncovered a meth lab.
Meanwhile in classy news Wednesday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is in trouble. In leaked emails obtained by the New York Times, it appears that the governor purposefully closed the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge in an effort to retaliate against the mayor of Fort Lee Mark Sokolich. (Sokolich didn't endorse Christie for reelection.)
Mr. Christie has insisted that his staff and his campaign office had nothing to do with the local lane closings, and said that they were done as part of a traffic study.
But the emails show that Bridget Anne Kelly, a deputy chief of staff in Mr. Christie's office, gave a signal to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to close the lanes about two weeks before the closings occurred.
"Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee," she emailed David Wildstein, Mr. Christie's close friend from high school, and one of his appointees at the Port Authority, which controls the bridge.
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Temperatures are beginning to warm up today, but we're guessing idiots who post themselves peeing in -50 degree weather will find a way to stick around past the polar vortex.
TEDx speaker Lizzie Valasquez gave an (ironic? meta?) Ted Talk about how Ted Talks are basically worthless.
And finally, watch Orange is the New Black 's Laverene Cox classily shut down totally tone-deaf questions from Katie Couric about her gender.
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2009 Reader's Workshop Highlights
- Beginning Reader's Workshop. It took me six months to get the information together and to get the nerve up, but I'm so glad I did it
- Working our way through The Arrival (Shaun Tan). It took us six weeks in small groups, but this was the richest reading experience I've had in a long time
- Reading The Hobbit, Clementine, Pearl Verses the World and Operation Yes out loud. We read a few other books this year, but these four really stood out. Most students went on to read these and other related books for themselves.
- Revising my Reader's Workshop. After I read The Reading Zone (Nancie Atwell) I revisited and revised our Reader's Workshop. Suddenly students were reading more, more widely and picking up much harder books.
- Book talking almost everything in the class before the September holidays. How else could I have got a student to read The War of the Worlds and another one to read The Day of Triffids?
2010 Goals for Reader's Workshop
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- Book talks organised around themes
- Keep building that classroom library - I'd love to find some help with this somehow as it keeps digging into the hip pocket
- Revise the assessment routines. It was wonderful having so much information on the students - now I need to organise it better
- (And personally) Keep reading more fabulous Middle Grades and Young Adults books! Keep recommending them!
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