The Appellant, Constable Jacobs, was found guilty of professional misconduct under the Police Services Act. He argued the wrong standard of proof was applied but the finding was upheld by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission and the Ontario Divisional Court. The Ontario Court of Appeal then allowed his appeal. Administrative law – Compliance with legislation ...
The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (the “Applicant”) applied for judicial review of a decision made by a panel of the Commission (the “Panel”). The Panel had reduced the penalties imposed on four horse trainers after their horses tested positive for a controlled substance after a race. The Court dismissed the application for judicial ...
The Applicants, three volunteer basketball coaches, were sanctioned by the Respondent, the Ontario Association of Basketball Officials (“OABO”). The sanctions were imposed because of the Applicants’ treatment of officials after a high school basketball game. The Applicants succeeded in having the OABO’s decision set aside on this application for judicial review. Administrative law – Association ...
The Applicant, Sobeys West Inc., sought judicial review of new regulations adopted by the Respondent, the Alberta College of Pharmacists. The Court decided the standard of review was correctness even though the parties agreed the standard of review was reasonableness. Administrative law – College of Pharmacists – Correctness – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Judicial ...
The Petitioners, a student and a University, successfully sought judicial review of a decision made by the Respondent (Law Society of British Columbia) to refuse approval for the University’s faculty of law program. Administrative law – Admission to profession – Approval process – Barristers and solicitors – Charter of Rights and Freedoms – Correctness – Decisions ...
The Applicant, Constable A., was unsuccessful in seeking judicial review of the Respondent Law Enforcement Police Board’s decision regarding her dismissal. Administrative law – Appeal Process – Compliance with legislation – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Judicial Review – Jurisdiction – Penalties and suspensions – Police – Police Review Board – Professional governance and discipline ...
The Applicant accountant, Mr. Round, was unsuccessful in his application for judicial review relating to the decision made by his governing body (the Respondent, the Institute of Chartered Accountants). The Respondent had decided to initiate formal professional misconduct proceedings against him relating to his failure to cooperate with its investigation. Administrative law – Accountants – ...
The Appellant veterinary student (Mr. Hebron) was unsuccessful in appealing a Chambers Judge’s decision. On application by the Respondent University of Saskatchewan and the Associate Dean (Dr. Grahn), the Chambers Judge had quashed Mr. Hebron’s complaint to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Administrative law – Correctness – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Disability – Discrimination ...
The Applicant, Ms. Gallone, successfully applied for judicial review in respect of a decision made by the Respondent Parole Board of Canada. The Parole Board had refused to grant an oral hearing and then relied on the written record to recommend the laying of a criminal charge against her. The Court held the Parole Board’s ...
