For the Public
You can learn more about the LSBC Tribunal by reading our Mission and Core Values. You can find information on attending a public hearing in the Guides for the Public section. If you still have questions, you may find answers among the FAQs. For an overview of what we achieve each year, take a look at our Annual Reports.
For Participants
Our Legal Resources section includes links to Directions on practice and procedure before the LSBC Tribunal as well as Forms to be filed with the Tribunal Office. Under Instructions and Guides, you will find a variety of information helpful for parties and participants involved in current cases before the LSBC Tribunal.
Hearings and Decisions
For upcoming hearings, take a look at our Hearing Schedule. If you need to find information about a current case or past decision, these can be found in the Hearing Files and Decisions section. For a list of all recently initiated or recently decided cases, see the Recent Proceeding Updates section below.
What's New
Update to Practice Direction 8.10 (Hearings in Writing)
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Recent Proceeding Updates
- A decision of hearing panel regarding Jeremy Mills was issued on 19 Jul, 2024
- An order in connection with Michael Menkes (HE20230023) was made on 27 Jun, 2024
- A citation was issued against Colin Campbell Robinson (HE20240012) on 09 Jul, 2024
- An order in connection with Lubomir Ihor Huculak (HE20200065) was made on 23 May, 2024
- An order in connection with Michael Menkes (HE20230023) was made on 27 Jun, 2024
Message from the Tribunal Chair
March 8, 2024
Timeliness within the Tribunal is not merely a convenience; it is fundamental to the administration of justice. Delays in hearings can extend uncertainty, exacerbate difficulties and undermine trust in our administrative process, diminishing its effectiveness and credibility. Equally essential is the timely writing of decisions, crucial for parties to understand outcomes, adhere to directives, and, if necessary, pursue further legal avenues. To uphold fairness and efficiency, it is imperative that administrative bodies prioritize timeliness in their proceedings and decision-making processes. This involves establishing clear timelines and ensuring adherence to procedural rules.
Following a thorough review of the Tribunal’s 2023 Annual Report, it is apparent that delays exist in our administrative hearings. With hearings not commencing for over a year, action is warranted.
In 2024, I am placing a renewed emphasis on timeliness. Aligned with this objective, I am please to announce an amendment to Practice Directions 6.4, along with accompanying Form 36. Effective immediately, pre-hearings conferences will be convened within three months of citation authorization if the hearing has not been scheduled by consent. If a hearing remains unscheduled after 7 months, a comprehensive pre-hearing will be conducted. In addition, I have added new Practice Direction 8.10 dealing with hearings in writing. Going forward, parties are to have their written materials and their proposed exhibits identified at the time of applying for a hearing in writing.
These measures will enable the Tribunal to establish appropriate timelines to expedite proceedings while ensuring fairness, having regard to the many factors that affect timeliness, such as availability of the parties, witnesses, counsel and panelists, health concerns; stays pending review or appeals, settlement discussions, and the complexity of matters. By implementing these changes, we aim to enhance efficiency, prioritize the public interest and strengthen the integrity of our administrative processes.
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