Paralegal Practice Before Administrative Tribunals In Ontario

Students will discuss the nature and purpose of administrative tribunals in carrying out mandates delegated by federal and provincial governments. Enabling legislation and recent tribunal decisions in evaluating the success of different tribunals in carrying out their mandates is explored. Students will examine the general practice and procedure before administrative tribunals, such as, documentation to commence proceedings, the burden of proof, the trier of fact, the record of proceedings, the tribunal process and the nature of evidence tendered.