The Applicant trailer park owner applied for judicial review of a bylaw passed by the Respondent City, which implemented a licensing fee for the owners of trailer parks. The Court held that the bylaw was ultra vires of the licensing authority granted to the City because the fee was intended as a tax.

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Administrative law – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Municipal councils – Municipalities – Powers under legislation – By-laws – Ultra vires – Power to enact by-laws – Permits and licences – Fees – Service fees – Property assessment – Trailer parks – Judicial review – Compliance with legislation Gould v. Weyburn (City), [2009] S.J. No. ...