Key Takeaways
- Under MVDA, TRESA, CMSA and NHCLA, a temporary suspension accompanies a proposal and expires 15 days after the LAT receives your hearing request, unless extended.
- The AGCO can suspend liquor and cannabis licences without a proposal if necessary in the public interest.
- FSRA’s mortgage interim orders can be extended until the proposal is decided.
- Request the hearing promptly. It controls the timetable.
The Common Pattern: Suspension With a Proposal
Under the dealer, real estate, condo management and new-home statutes, a registrar who proposes to suspend or revoke may also, if it considers it in the public interest, temporarily suspend the registration by order. The order takes effect immediately. If you request a hearing, it expires 15 days after the Tribunal receives your written request, unless the hearing has started within that time and the Tribunal extends it. The Tribunal can also extend it if your conduct delayed the hearing (MVDA, s. 10; TRESA, s. 15; CMSA, s. 43; NHCLA, s. 45).
Liquor and Cannabis: Suspension Without a Proposal
The AGCO Registrar may suspend a liquor licence without issuing a proposal if it considers that necessary in the public interest. The suspension takes effect when you are served with notice and reasons, and you may request a LAT hearing within 15 days after service (LLCA, s. 13(2)–(4)). The Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 has a similar power, and also requires revocation without a proposal after certain convictions (s. 11(2)–(5)).
Mortgage Licensees: Interim Orders
If FSRA’s CEO believes the public interest may be adversely affected by delay, the CEO may suspend or revoke a mortgage licence by interim order. It takes effect immediately and lasts until the period for requesting a hearing ends. If you request a hearing, the CEO may extend it until the proposal is finally decided (MBLAA, s. 18(3)–(6); s. 19(3)–(4)).
How to Respond
- Request the hearing immediately, so the expiry timetable starts running.
- Offer conditions that address the concern, such as supervision, restricted activities or financial safeguards.
- Prepare for an early hearing date, since the Tribunal may need to start within 15 days to keep the suspension in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Tribunal keep the suspension in place until the hearing ends?
Under the LAT statutes, yes, if the hearing starts within the 15-day period and the Tribunal extends the order, or if your conduct delayed the hearing.
Is a temporary suspension a finding?
No. It is a protective measure pending the hearing.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, s. 10 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, s. 15 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, s. 43 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, s. 45 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, s. 13 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, s. 11 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, ss. 18–19 — Checked November 10, 2026.