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,. ."25There is also evidence that is inconsistent with Ms. Cormier knowing that the arrangements wereillegal.She reported the arrangements to Mr. Nordqvist in order that he would understand how Mr. Fagbilewas to be paid. There was no attempt by Ms. Cormier to hide or distort anything that she had done.After she was terminated she called Colin Nordqvist to explain the situation to him, again with noS'Jggestion that this was an arrangement that she should not had set up or that could be trouble ifanyone investigated.2010 NSSC 252 (CanLII)In 2006 whenRevenue Canadaraised the problem ofmonies being remitted on an incorrectbusinessnumber Ms. Cormier dealt with both Revenue Canada and Colin Nordqvist in a manner that was notevasive or misleading and consistent with her state of mind being that the arrangements wereacceptable.Ifthe arrangements were not acceptable Mr. Fagbile would be subject to having his entitlement toremain in Canadaterminated, perhaps permanently. Having observed his evidence I am satisfied hisability to remain in Canada and the opportunity to bring his family over was a very important matterfor him that he would not easily jeopardize. When he was first told that his employment with theCompanywas illegal he did not hesitate to report that to his employer, even ifit meant he might losehis employment. The fact that Mr. Fagbile did not believe there was anything wrong with thearrangements is corroborative that Ms. Cormier, who had participated in the same discussions withMr. Gilpin, had the same beliefOn the other hand both Ms. Cormier and Mr. Fagbile acknowledged they knew continuing to havehim work pending the approval ofthe program was not permitted and they were both prepared to