INTERNAL TRADE
Motion for orders directing Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to give effect to Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s recommendation PWGSC re‑evaluate proposals, declaring judicial review application not having effect of staying recommendations—Within Court’s jurisdiction under Federal Courts Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F‑7, s. 18.2 to grant relief sought—Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C., 1985 (4th Supp.), c. 47, s. 30.18 requiring government institution to advise Tribunal in writing of reasons if not intending to implement recommendations fully—Not authorizing PWGSC to ignore CITT recommendations solely because disagrees with decision upholding complaint, seeking judicial review—S. 30.18 not allowing for automatic stay of recommendations of CITT at PWGSC’s option whenever CITT decision challenged—Absent valid invocation of s. 30.18, PWGSC must abide by CITT recommendations—Motion allowed.
Canada (Attorney General) v. Northrop Grumman Overseas Services Corp. (A‑398‑07, 2007 FCA 336, Noël J.A., order dated 23/10/07, 11 pp.)