It says that this consultant charged it only 50 % of the fee. Its achievements is a testament to the value of the consultant."
The judge wrote the following about the anniversary ceremonies and the Berlin demonstration:
"Mehrzad also raises concerns about expenses incurred on holding a ceremony in respect of the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752. While there is a suggestion that this ceremony served more as a political platform than a platform for seeking justice, there are no details to back this up. The Association indicated that it held this ceremony because it was the first opportunity for the families of victims to come together and see each other since COVID. The ceremony successfully brought together many of the country’s most prominent leaders including the Prime Minister, federal cabinet ministers and members of Parliament and renewed attention on the scale of the tragedy of Flight PS752.
[81] Notably, while there is reference to “huge expenses” there is not a single reference to a particular expenditure that was inappropriate or excessive.
[82] Mehrzad also makes reference to the costs associated with a Director attending the Berlin rally but as I noted above, this was within the Board authority. Mehrzad has not demonstrated any concerns with any particular expenditures."
The judge wrote the following about the financial matters of the Association:
"There is simply insufficient evidence before me to show there is any real concern that the money raised by the Association has been used for improper purposes. Mehrzad’s Failure to Take Reasonable Steps to address his concerns."
Conclusion:
"Therefore, the Application is dismissed."
https://www.ps752justice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/9aac77e3-zarei-oppression-decision.pdf
The judge wrote the following about the anniversary ceremonies and the Berlin demonstration:
"Mehrzad also raises concerns about expenses incurred on holding a ceremony in respect of the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752. While there is a suggestion that this ceremony served more as a political platform than a platform for seeking justice, there are no details to back this up. The Association indicated that it held this ceremony because it was the first opportunity for the families of victims to come together and see each other since COVID. The ceremony successfully brought together many of the country’s most prominent leaders including the Prime Minister, federal cabinet ministers and members of Parliament and renewed attention on the scale of the tragedy of Flight PS752.
[81] Notably, while there is reference to “huge expenses” there is not a single reference to a particular expenditure that was inappropriate or excessive.
[82] Mehrzad also makes reference to the costs associated with a Director attending the Berlin rally but as I noted above, this was within the Board authority. Mehrzad has not demonstrated any concerns with any particular expenditures."
The judge wrote the following about the financial matters of the Association:
"There is simply insufficient evidence before me to show there is any real concern that the money raised by the Association has been used for improper purposes. Mehrzad’s Failure to Take Reasonable Steps to address his concerns."
Conclusion:
"Therefore, the Application is dismissed."
https://www.ps752justice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/9aac77e3-zarei-oppression-decision.pdf