Key Takeaways
- Health college interim orders continue until varied or until the matter is finally resolved (Code, s. 25.4(4)).
- Matters with interim orders must be investigated and heard expeditiously (Code, s. 25.4(3); SWSSW Act, s. 25(7)).
- Licensing temporary suspensions often expire 15 days after the Tribunal receives a hearing request unless extended (MVDA, s. 10(3)).
- Mortgage interim orders may be extended until the proposal is decided (MBLAA, s. 18(6)).
Professional Regulators
Under the Code, an interim order continues until varied by the committee or until the matter is withdrawn, resolved through ADR, or finally disposed of (s. 25.4(4)). Because of the impact, the matter must be investigated and prosecuted expeditiously and given precedence (s. 25.4(3)). The social work statute has the same priority rule (SWSSW Act, s. 25(7)).
Licensing Regulators
Under the MVDA, TRESA, CMSA and NHCLA, a temporary suspension expires 15 days after the Tribunal receives your hearing request, unless the hearing begins within that time and the Tribunal extends it, or your conduct delayed the hearing (e.g. MVDA, s. 10(3)–(4)). FSRA’s mortgage interim orders last until the hearing-request period ends and may be extended until the proposal is finally decided (MBLAA, s. 18(4)–(6)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I push for a faster hearing?
Yes. The priority rules support a request for expedited scheduling.
Does the order end if I win?
Yes, once the matter is finally disposed of in your favour.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Health Professions Procedural Code (RHPA, Sched. 2), s. 25.4 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, s. 25 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, s. 10 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, s. 18 — Checked November 10, 2026.