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The LAT has updated Rule 13 of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules and its Practice Direction for Recording of Hearings. Please see our operational update for more details.
June 14, 2024
The LAT has developed a Practice Direction for Preliminary Issue Hearings for LAT-AABS matters. Please see our operational update for more details.
Operational Updates
Last Updated: June 24, 2024
This page provides information on operational changes at the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT). All in-person service counters are closed.
On this Page
- June 24, 2024 - Updated Rule 13 and Recording of Hearings Practice Direction
- June 14, 2024 - Preliminary Issue Hearings Practice Direction (LAT-AABS)
- January 1, 2024 - Ontario Career College Act, 2005
- December 12, 2023 - Category 2 Rules and LAT-AABS Applications
- December 1, 2023 - Trust in Real Estate Services Act
- August 21, 2023 - Revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules in Effect
- July 21, 2023 - LAT Revised Rules
- June 22, 2023 - Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act
Updated Rule 13 and Recording of Hearings Practice Direction
June 24, 2024
(Disponible en français)
Effective for all LAT-AABS and LAT-GS appeals starting on July 1, 2024, the LAT has updated Rule 13 of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023. The LAT has also updated its Practice Direction for Recording of Hearings:
The updated Rule 13.2 provides that the Tribunal may record its hearings. Recording of in-person and electronic hearings is for the limited use of assisting the Tribunal to carry out its functions and provide quality service. Recording of electronic hearings will normally be made using the recording function in Zoom.
The updated Practice Direction provides general information about the LAT’s procedures and expectations for recording hearings.
Preliminary Issue Hearings Practice Direction (LAT-AABS)
June 14, 2024
(Disponible en français)
The LAT has developed a Practice Direction for Preliminary Issue Hearings for LAT-AABS matters.
This Practice Direction provides general information about the procedures and expectations for addressing preliminary issues for LAT-AABS matters. This Practice Direction reflects the LAT’s current approach to preliminary issue hearings.
Ontario Career College Act, 2005
January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2024, LAT-General Service can accept appeals under the Ontario Career College Act, 2005.
Category 2 Rules and LAT-AABS Applications
December 12, 2023
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:
Questions and Comments
Any questions and comments about this operational update can be directed to LATregistrar@ontario.ca.
Trust in Real Estate Services Act
December 1, 2023
Effective December 1, 2023, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) – General Service can accept appeals under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA). TRESA will replace the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002. TRESA regulations apply to real estate brokers and salespersons in Ontario. The Real Estate Council of Ontario is responsible for enforcing TRESA regulations.
More information about LAT’s hearing and appeal process under TRESA can be found in our TRESA information sheet.
Revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules in Effect
August 21, 2023
The revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules begin to apply as of August 21, 2023.
Each revised Rule is governed by an application provision that sets out when the revisions contained in that particular Rule will come into effect. For more information about the application of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules to your file, please review the Application Rules Information Sheet.
More information about the revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules will be added to the LAT website in the coming months.
New Practice Directions
The LAT has developed two new Practice Directions that provide more information about the revised Rules for Adjournments and Reconsiderations:
- Practice Direction on Requests for Reconsideration at the LAT
- Practice Direction on Adjournment Requests at the LAT
New and Updated Forms
The LAT has developed new and updated forms for the revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules:
New Form:
Updated Forms:
- Summons to a Witness Form
- Request for Adjournment Form
- Request for Reconsideration Form
- Notice of Motion Form
Please note that the former version of the Request for Reconsideration Form will continue to apply to any requests for reconsideration related to decisions and orders issued prior to August 21, 2023.
Questions and Comments
Any questions and comments about the revised Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules can be directed to LATregistrar@ontario.ca.
LAT Revised Rules
July 21, 2023
Revised rules for the LAT will go into effect beginning on August 21, 2023. A copy of the Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules is available in English and French.
More information, including updated forms, will be posted on the Tribunal’s website in August.
Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act
June 22, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) – General Service can accept appeals under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA). TSSEA regulations apply to tow truck drivers, tow operators and vehicle storage operators in Ontario. The Director of Towing and Vehicle Storage Standards is responsible for overseeing the Act.
More information about LAT’s hearing and appeal process under TSSEA can be found on the Resources webpage.