The originating application of the Citizens’ Representative, Newfoundland and Labrador, was struck down for failing to disclose a cause of action where the relief sought was a declaration that the Citizens’ Representative was in a conflict of interest and that there was a reasonable apprehension of bias such that he should be dismissed from his position. His spouse was the CEO of the health authority in respect of which the Citizens’ Representative had received a request to investigate issues around mental health services delivery by that health authority.
Administrative law – Investigations – Ombudsman – Cititzens’ Representative – Conflict of interest – Judicial review – Bias – Compliance with legislation – Jurisdiction of court – Legislative Assembly – Official appointments – Remedies – Certiorari – Practice and procedure – Parties – Standing – No reasonable cause of action Burry v. Newfoundland and Labrador ...