In a significant ruling, the Competition Tribunal has ordered Google to pay more than $358,000 in costs incurred by the competition commissioner during a constitutional challenge against the tech giant. The tribunal's decision reflects the complexity and importance of the work involved in the case. Specifically, Google will cover over $277,600 for expert fees, $54,000 in legal fees, and approximately $26,600 for transcripts and printing expenses. This ruling represents a small victory for the tribunal as it continues to investigate allegations that Google has stifled competition in the online advertising market. Google has contested these claims, asserting that it faces significant competition from various rivals. The company's constitutional challenge was particularly focused on a potential $91 billion penalty that could be imposed if the tribunal finds that Google abused its dominant market position. Google argued that such a hefty penalty would infringe upon its constitutional rights, a claim that the competition bureau has disputed. This case underscores the increasing scrutiny of large technology firms and their competitive practices in the digital marketplace.