Egypt 007. When I called the embassy here in Egypt, they told me that it is needed. I don't know. I was confused by the statment the ask your for in number 10 in the checklist so I asked them and they said send the aefa certificate as my husband didn't serve in the national service. So I guess it is safer for us to send it which we did anyways! 
As for Mnassar,
If you reapply, you can. However, you will be again at the mercy of the IO plus you will have to resubmit ur doucments, etc. If you appeal, then it will take about a year or so, but with the help of a lawyer and showing that you are willing to appeal you may have better chances. The lawyer my sister had (she paid 3800) and also was suppose to pay for his ticket and accomidation if the court hearning was scheduled in Montreal. This one you don't have to submit more documents, other than a proof why the IO shouldn't of rejected u. You could provide more evidance. I hope that we all don't get refused. It is long stressful 8 months.
Fairouz
As for Mnassar,
If you reapply, you can. However, you will be again at the mercy of the IO plus you will have to resubmit ur doucments, etc. If you appeal, then it will take about a year or so, but with the help of a lawyer and showing that you are willing to appeal you may have better chances. The lawyer my sister had (she paid 3800) and also was suppose to pay for his ticket and accomidation if the court hearning was scheduled in Montreal. This one you don't have to submit more documents, other than a proof why the IO shouldn't of rejected u. You could provide more evidance. I hope that we all don't get refused. It is long stressful 8 months.
Fairouz