May 22, 2025
Due to a potential service disruption at Canada Post, mail services may be impacted at our tribunals. In the event of a service disruption, parties are asked to use online options such as e-filing portals where available, or email.
If email or online options are not available, parties may also use courier services to send their documents. If you, or a party, are waiting to receive documents from a tribunal, email or a courier may be used.
If you have any questions, please contact the tribunals.
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