LAT-GS Laws, rules and decisions

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Legislation and regulations

The following is a list of legislation and regulations related to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT). You can access the Ontario Statutes and Regulations on e-laws.

• Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Bailiffs Act
• Building Code Act, O. Reg. 332/12 Division C, Part 3
• Cannabis Licence Act, 2018
• Child Care and Early Years Act
• Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act
• Condominium Act
• Condominium Management Services Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Consumer Reporting Act
• Discriminatory Business Practices Act
• Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
• Gaming Control Act
• Highway Traffic Act:
  • Subclause 32(5)(b)(i) – Medical (MED)
  • Subsection 47(1) – Medical (MED) and Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)
  • Subsections 17(2), (3) – Commercial Vehicle Operation’s Registration (CVOR)
  • Subsection 48.3(2) – Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (alcohol)
    • Subclause 48.3.1(2) – Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (drug only or combination of drug and alcohol)
  • Section 82.1 – Commercial Vehicle Impoundment and Suspension (CVIS)
  • Subsection 95(1) – Motor Vehicle Inspection Licence (GAR)
  • Subsection 55.1(3) – Motor Vehicle Impoundment (MVIA)
• Horse Racing Licence Act
• Intercountry Adoption Act
• Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019
• Motor Vehicle Dealers Act
• New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 (NHCLA)
• Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
• Payday Loans Act
• Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, O. Reg. 279/02
• Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
• Private Security and Investigative Services Act
• Retirement Homes Act
• Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, S.O. 2000
• Ticket Sales Act
• Travel Industry Act
• Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021
• Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002
• Vintners Quality Alliance Act

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Rules of Practice

Licence Appeal Tribunal Rules, 2023 (effective July 1, 2024)

Effective August 21, 2023, revised Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) Rules began to apply to LAT appeals.

The Application Rules Information Sheet provides information about the application of the revised LAT Rules. The Common Rules continue to apply to LAT matters for a period of time as set out in the Information Sheet and application rules.

Effective July 1, 2024, an updated version of Rule 13 will apply to LAT appeals.

Common Rules of the Licence Appeal Tribunal, Animal Care Review Board, and Fire Safety Commission

Common Rules of the LAT, ACRB, FSC (October 2, 2017)

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Practice Directions

The following practice directions support the rules and provide guidance about what the LAT expects of the parties and what the parties can expect of the LAT. They help parties to understand the rules.

Practice direction on adjournments

The Practice Direction on Adjournments supports the LAT’s rules on requesting and considering adjournments.

Practice direction on reconsiderations

The Practice Direction on Reconsideration supports the LAT’s rules on requesting and granting reconsiderations.

Practice Direction on Recording Hearings

Effective July 1, 2024, an updated version of the Practice Direction on Recordings of Hearings will go into effect for all LAT-GS and LAT-AABS appeals. This Practice Direction supports the LAT’s rules on recording hearings.

It replaces the Practice Direction on Recording Hearings .

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Decisions

Decisions are also posted on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website. CanLII is an online platform that offers free public access to tribunal and court decisions. You can access LAT decisions on CanLII.

For process-related information about decisions, including what to do if you disagree with your decision, see decisions, orders and reconsiderations.