THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL RULES IN MED-EMERG COMPLAINT RELATING TO THE DND CONTRACT FOR HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
Kanata, Ontario April 27, 2006 - Calian Technologies Ltd. (TSX: CTY) announced that the Federal Court of Appeal released its determination regarding the application for judicial review filed by Med-Emerg International Inc. with respect to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) ruling on procurement by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence, for the provision and management of a workforce of qualified health service providers.
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the application for judicial review and upheld the CITT decision. Med-Emerg submitted five allegations of error for the Court to find a basis for intervention. The Court found no basis for intervention on any of the five allegations and accordingly dismissed the application for judicial review. The Federal Court of Appeal also denied the application by Med-Emerg for the award of additional costs. Both PWGSC and Calian have been awarded their respective costs regarding the appeal.
The Company will now focus its efforts on the civil action brought against it by Med-Emerg with respect to this contract and will vigorously defend the claim, including the basis of the claim and the amounts being sought.
About Calian: Calian sells technology services to industry and government in Canada and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, health care professionals and other highly qualified staff. The Business and Technology Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering, health care professionals and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as providing contract manufacturing services for customers in North America.
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