December 12, 2023

LAT: Operational Update
Category 2 Rules and LAT-AABS Applications


The Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 began to apply on August 21, 2023.

The Information Sheet – Application Rules explains how the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 apply to applications. The application rules fall into two general categories:

Category Details
Category 1 Updated and New Rules that apply as of August 21, 2023
Category 2 Updated Rules that apply based on Date of Application and the First Notice of Case Conference

The first set of LAT-AABS case conferences with Category 2 Rules in effect will occur in early January 2024. In preparation, the LAT has developed a new AABS-specific Practice Direction as well as new and updated forms.

New LAT-AABS Practice Direction on Exchanging Documents, Production Orders, Witness Lists & Hearing Briefs

The LAT has developed a Practice Direction on exchanging documents, production orders, and filing documents for hearings .

This Practice Direction is for LAT-AABS applications where Category 2 Rules apply.

New and Updated Forms

The LAT has developed new and updated forms for LAT-AABS applications where the Category 2 Rules apply:

New Form:

LAT-AABS Oral Hearing Requirement Form

Updated Form:

Case Conference Summary

Questions and Comments

Any questions and comments about this operational update can be directed to LATregistrar@ontario.ca.