Laws, rules and decisions

Important Notice

November 27, 2024

Tribunals Ontario has modernized its website to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly online experience for users. For more information, see our operational update and Quick User Guide .

November 18, 2024

Effective November 17, 2024, applicants making electronic payments using debit and credit cards to the Licence Appeal Tribunal – General Service will see the new WORLDLINE logo instead of TD Canada Trust (TD) logo on the payment webpage.

For more information, please read the operational update.

November 15, 2024

Due to a labour disruption at Canada Post, mail services have been impacted at the Licence Appeal Tribunal. Documents may be sent and delivered through online options such as the e-File portal, by courier or email.

Please see the LAT’s operational update for additional options and more information.

Learn about the laws and rules that affect the Licence Appeal Tribunal – General Service (LAT-GS).

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Legislation and regulations

The following is a list of legislation and regulations related to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT). You can access the Ontario Statutes and Regulations on e-laws.


Rules of Practice

Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 (effective July 1, 2024)

Effective August 21, 2023, revised Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) Rules began to apply to LAT appeals.

The Application Rules Information Sheet provides information about the application of the revised LAT Rules. The Common Rules continue to apply to LAT matters for a period of time as set out in the Information Sheet and application rules.

Effective July 1, 2024, an updated version of Rule 13 will apply to LAT appeals.

Common Rules of the Licence Appeal Tribunal, Animal Care Review Board, and Fire Safety Commission

Common Rules of the LAT, ACRB, FSC (October 2, 2017)


Practice Directions

The following practice directions support the rules and provide guidance about what the LAT expects of the parties and what the parties can expect of the LAT. They help parties to understand the rules.

Practice direction on adjournments

The Practice Direction on Adjournments supports the LAT’s rules on requesting and considering adjournments.

Practice direction on reconsiderations

The Practice Direction on Reconsideration supports the LAT’s rules on requesting and granting reconsiderations.

Practice Direction on Recording Hearings

Effective July 1, 2024, an updated version of the Practice Direction on Recordings of Hearings will go into effect for all LAT-GS and LAT-AABS appeals. This Practice Direction supports the LAT’s rules on recording hearings.

It replaces the Practice Direction on Recording Hearings .


Decisions

Decisions are also posted on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website. CanLII is an online platform that offers free public access to tribunal and court decisions. You can access LAT decisions on CanLII.

For process-related information about decisions, including what to do if you disagree with your decision, see decisions, orders and reconsiderations.

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