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Judicial review of adjudicator’s decision matter sent back to him for reconsideration be remitted to different adjudicator as he was convinced he had made right decision and could thus not fairly re-adjudicate matter—Although sometines appropriate to remit matter back to same adjudicator, not so herein—Presumption of impartiality torn asunder by adjudicator’s own words—Much better for adjudicator to recuse himself than to keep silent and give unfair hearing—Natural justice requiring matter be referred to another adjudicator—Application dismissed.

West  Region  Child  and Family Services Inc. v. North (T-610-07, 2008 FC 85, Harrington J., order dated 23/1/08, 7 pp.)

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