December 3, 2025
As a result of Zoom ending its support for 32-bit systems, starting December 15, 2025, Zoom will only work on computers with a Windows 64-bit operating system. To join a Zoom meeting, you must use the 64-bit Zoom Workplace application or a compatible 64-bit web browser. This doesn’t affect Apple MacOS computers.
This change made by Zoom affects all their users and not just Tribunals Ontario users attending video proceedings.
Please see our operational update to learn more.
Laws, rules and decisions
Learn about the laws and rules that affect the Animal Care Review Board (ACRB).
Legislation
The legislation that applies to the ACRB is the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019.
Rules of Practice
Rules of practice are rules that govern procedures at the ACRB.
Effective October 2, 2017, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), ACRB, and the Fire Safety Commission (FSC) adopted the below Common Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Effective February 7, 2019, the following changes to the Rules include:
Decisions
Decisions are posted on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website. CanLII is an online platform that offers free public access to tribunal and court decisions.
For process-related information about decisions, including what to do if you disagree with your ACRB decision, see Appeals, applications, and the hearing process.
- Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019
- Learn more about animal welfare in Ontario