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KATRIUK VERDICT
is an analysis of the Katriuk denaturalization proceedings commencing on Aug. 15, 1996, and culminating in the "guilty" verdict of Judge Marc Nadon on Jan. 29, 1999. The original verdict and our analysis thereof are archived in the first two html files listed below. However the reader is encouraged to first read the summary in the third html file.
In our opinion, the May 13, 1958, letter from Citizenship and Immigration informing Paul Masse that his clients are now registered under their true names, Vladimir and Maria Katriuk, is at the crux of this case.In essence, Judge Nadon overrules the decision of the Citizenship and Immigration authorities, first, in granting the name change, secondly, in giving Mr. and Mrs. Katriuk landed status in Quebec City on Aug. 14, 1951, and finally, in granting them citizenship on Nov. 10, 1958.
We warn the reader that some of our terminology and analysis is not politically correct, and apologize in advance to anyone who is offended.
Will Zuzak
Nov. 30, 1999
