Reviews and Appeals

Appeal Deadlines You Cannot Afford to Miss

Review and appeal rights are only as good as your calendar. Several are 15 or 30 days, and some start from events you might not notice.

  • Topic Reviews and Appeals
  • Sources checked November 10, 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • HPARB review: 30 days after receiving the notice of review rights (Code, s. 29(3)).
  • RECO discipline appeal to the LAT: 30 days after notice of the order (TRESA, s. 21(9)).
  • OMVIC appeals committee: 30 days after notice of the order (O. Reg. 332/08, s. 19(1)).
  • OHSA appeal to the OLRB: 30 days after the order is made (OHSA, s. 61(1)).

Key Deadlines

DecisionDeadlineSource
Health college complaint decision30 days after receiving the notice of review rightsCode, s. 29(3)
Veterinary complaint decision30 days after receiving the decisionVet Act, s. 25(2)
RECO discipline order30 days after notice of the orderTRESA, s. 21(9)
OMVIC discipline order30 days after notice of the orderO. Reg. 332/08, s. 19(1)
RECO and HCRA administrative penalties15 days after receiving the orderTRESA, s. 43.3(2); NHCLA, s. 77(2)
AGCO monetary penalty15 days after serviceAGCO Act, s. 14(7)
Child care penalty review15 days after serviceCCEYA, s. 39(7)
OHSA inspector order30 days after the order is madeOHSA, s. 61(1)
EPA provincial officer order7 days after service (Director review)EPA, s. 157.3(1)

Court Appeals

Many statutes provide that appeals to the Divisional Court proceed “in accordance with the rules of court,” so the deadline comes from the court rules. Confirm it immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the deadline falls on a weekend?

Rules for computing time vary. Do not rely on an extension. File early.

Can deadlines be extended?

Sometimes, but limits apply. For example, HPARB cannot extend by more than 60 days (Code, s. 29(4)).

Sources

Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.

  1. Health Professions Procedural Code (RHPA, Sched. 2), s. 29 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  2. Veterinarians Act, s. 25 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  3. Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, ss. 21, 43.3 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  4. O. Reg. 332/08, s. 19 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  5. New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, s. 77 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  6. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, s. 14 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  7. Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, s. 39 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  8. Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 61 — Checked November 10, 2026.
  9. Environmental Protection Act, s. 157.3 — Checked November 10, 2026.

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