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Ontario Regulatory Deadline Quick Reference
The key response, hearing-request, reporting, review and appeal deadlines verified across this site, in one place, with the legislation for each.
Deadlines can change, and the starting point matters. Check the current legislation and your notice, and do not rely on an extension being granted. When in doubt, act early and get advice.
Responding to a Complaint
How long you have to respond in writing after notice of a complaint. Read the full guide.
| Regulator or statute | Time to respond in writing | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated health colleges (RHPA Code) | 30 days after notice; may be shortened if patients are at risk | Code, s. 25.2 |
| Ontario College of Teachers | 60 days; may be shortened or extended | OCT Act, s. 26(3)–(4) |
| College of Early Childhood Educators | 60 days; may be shortened or extended | ECE Act, s. 31(3)–(4) |
| Social workers and social service workers | At least 30 days | SWSSW Act, s. 24(3) |
| Veterinarians | At least two weeks | Veterinarians Act, s. 24(1) |
| Professional engineers | At least two weeks | Professional Engineers Act, s. 24(1) |
| Architects | At least two weeks | Architects Act, s. 30(1) |
| Motor vehicle dealers; condo managers | Provide requested information as soon as practicable | MVDA, s. 14(3); CMSA, s. 57(3) |
Requesting a Hearing After a Notice of Proposal
Hearing-request deadlines and when the clock starts. Read the full guide.
| Statute | Deadline and starting point | Tribunal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 | 15 days after service; registered mail deemed served on day 3 | LAT | ss. 9(2), 37(2) |
| Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 | 15 days after service; registered mail deemed served on day 3 | LAT | ss. 14(2), 45(2) |
| Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 | 15 days after service; registered mail deemed served on day 3 | LAT | ss. 41(2), 73(2) |
| New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 | 15 days after service; registered mail deemed served on day 3 | LAT | ss. 43(2), 81(2) |
| Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 | 15 days after service; mail deemed served on day 5 | LAT | ss. 23(4), 74(2) |
| Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 | 15 days after the notice is served | LAT | s. 25(4) |
| Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 | No later than 15 days after being served | LAT | s. 14(2) |
| Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006 | 15 days after the notice is received | FST | s. 21(3) |
| Insurance Act (agents and adjusters) | 15 days after the notice is given | FST | s. 407.1(3) |
More Licensing Regimes
Deadlines from our newer industry guides.
| Decision | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Security guards and private investigators: Registrar’s notice | Request an opportunity to be heard within 21 days after service | PSISA, s. 16(3) |
| Security guards and private investigators: appeal | Appeal to the LAT within 21 days after service of written reasons | PSISA, s. 17(1) |
| Travel agents and wholesalers: Notice of Proposal | Request a LAT hearing within 15 days after service | Travel Industry Act, 2002, s. 11(2) |
| Funeral, cemetery, crematorium and transfer services: Notice of Proposal | Request a LAT hearing within 15 days after service | FBCSA, s. 18(2) |
| Electrical contractors and master electricians: notice of proposal | Apply for a hearing before the ESA Director within 15 days after service | Electricity Act, 1998, s. 113.4(1) |
| Electrical contractors: appeal after the Director’s hearing | Notice of appeal to the Divisional Court within 30 days after notice of the decision | Electricity Act, 1998, s. 113.10(2) |
| Tow and vehicle storage certificates: appealable decisions | Appeal to the LAT within 15 days after the decision takes effect | O. Reg. 167/23, s. 37(1) |
| Tow and vehicle storage certificates: written submissions | Within 30 days after notice, for decisions on certain grounds | O. Reg. 167/23, ss. 9(7), 24(7) |
| Towing administrative penalty | Appeal to a hearing officer within 30 days after deemed service | O. Reg. 184/26, s. 10(2) |
Reviews and Appeals
Where a decision goes next, and how long you have. Read the full guide.
| Decision | Next step | Effect on the order | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health college ICRC decision on a complaint | HPARB review within 30 days after notice of the right to review | — | Code, s. 29 |
| Health college discipline decision | Divisional Court, on law or fact | Some orders take effect immediately | Code, ss. 70–71 |
| Veterinary Complaints Committee decision | HPARB review within 30 days of receiving the decision | — | Vet Act, s. 25(2) |
| Teacher, ECE, social work discipline | Divisional Court, on law or fact | Takes effect despite appeal | OCT s. 35; ECE s. 38; SWSSW s. 31 |
| Engineer or architect discipline | Divisional Court | Misconduct orders paused; incompetence orders immediate | PEA ss. 29, 31; Architects Act ss. 34, 36 |
| Law Society Hearing Division | Appeal Division, then Divisional Court | No stay unless the court orders | Law Society Act, ss. 49.32, 49.38, 49.41 |
| CPA Ontario discipline | CPA Ontario appeal committee only | No stay unless ordered | CPA Ontario Act, s. 37 |
| LAT (liquor, cannabis) | Divisional Court, question of law only | Effective immediately; court may stay | LAT Act, ss. 5.1(5), 11(3) |
| FST (mortgage, insurance) | Divisional Court | Effective immediately; FST may stay | MBLAA s. 21(5)–(6); Insurance Act s. 407.1(5)–(6) |
| OLRB (OHSA orders) | Final | — | OHSA, s. 61(6) |
| OLT (EPA Director orders) | Divisional Court, question of law only | — | EPA, s. 145.6 |
Reporting Duties
Selected duties to report to a regulator. Read the full guide.
| Who must report | What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employers and facilities (health professions) | Termination, or revocation, suspension or restriction of privileges, for misconduct, incompetence or incapacity | 30 days | Code, s. 85.5 |
| Health professionals | Findings of guilt for offences; findings of negligence or malpractice | As required | Code, ss. 85.6.1–85.6.2 |
| Employers of teachers | Termination or restriction for misconduct; certain charges and conduct | 30 days | OCT Act, ss. 43.2–43.3 |
| Employers of ECEs | Termination, suspension or restriction; certain charges and conduct | 30 days | ECE Act, ss. 49.1–49.2 |
| Employers of social workers | Termination for misconduct, incompetence or incapacity | 30 days | SWSSW Act, s. 41 |
| Motor vehicle dealers | Salesperson hiring and termination, officers and directors, address changes | 5 days | MVDA, s. 24 |
| Condo management providers | Manager hiring and termination, address changes | 5 days | CMSA, s. 45 |