My tribunal decision was final — can I still challenge it?

Often yes, by judicial review in the Divisional Court. It examines whether the decision was reasonable and the process fair, rather than re-deciding the merits.

Is judicial review a rehearing?

No. The usual remedy is sending the matter back to the tribunal to be decided again properly, not substituting a new outcome.

Is there a deadline for judicial review?

Yes, and it is short. Applications are expected promptly, and delay alone can defeat an otherwise valid application.

Divisional Court Ontario — Judicial Review & Interlocutory Appeals

Divisional Court (Ontario)

The Divisional Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice and is the usual forum for judicial review of Ontario tribunal decisions — including the Landlord and Tenant Board, HRTO and others — as well as interlocutory appeals and defined statutory appeals. If a tribunal decision is final with no appeal route, this is generally where you go.

What it does

Conducts judicial review of Ontario tribunals and boards
Hears appeals from interlocutory orders with leave
Decides statutory appeals assigned to it by legislation
Hears certain Small Claims Court appeals

Matters it hears

Judicial review of LTB, HRTO, OLRB, WSIAT and other tribunals
Interlocutory appeals with leave
Statutory appeals under various Ontario Acts
Appeals of Small Claims judgments above the threshold

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Further appeal to the Court of Appeal for Ontario generally requires leave.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

My tribunal decision was final — can I still challenge it?: Often yes, by judicial review in the Divisional Court. It examines whether the decision was reasonable and the process fair, rather than re-deciding the merits.
Is judicial review a rehearing?: No. The usual remedy is sending the matter back to the tribunal to be decided again properly, not substituting a new outcome.
Is there a deadline for judicial review?: Yes, and it is short. Applications are expected promptly, and delay alone can defeat an otherwise valid application.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Divisional Court (Ontario). Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.