Copello v. Canada ( Minister of Foreign Affairs )
T-1770-98
Hugessen J.
14/9/98
3 pp.
Application for interim relief-Applicant diplomat accredited by Government of Italy to Government of Canada-Minister sending diplomatic note to Italian Ambassador effectively declaring applicant persona non grata-Note having effect of requiring applicant to leave Canada shortly-Applicant alleging note based on wrong, untested information obtained in unfair process lacking even most basic principles of natural justice-(1) Application raising serious, difficult questions-Not frivolous or vexatious-(2) Evidence, though thin, uncontradicted applicant, family will suffer serious harm not compensable in damages to personal, professional lives if forced to leave country-(3) Order permitting applicant to remain in Canada not impairing Minister's ability to conduct foreign affairs of Canada-Application for interim relief granted.