Key Takeaways
- MVDA reapplication requires the prescribed time to pass and new evidence or materially changed circumstances (s. 12).
- CMSA has a similar rule once a refusal or revocation is final (s. 44).
- Child care refusals can rely on a prior revocation with no material change (CCEYA, s. 23(1)(e)).
- Professional reinstatement is separate; for example, OCT Act s. 33 and the Law Society Act s. 49.42.
The Licensing Rule
Under the MVDA, a person whose registration was refused, revoked or not renewed may reapply only if the prescribed time has passed and new or other evidence is available or material circumstances have clearly changed (s. 12). The CMSA mirrors this for condo managers (s. 44).
Building a Strong Reapplication
- Address every reason for the original decision.
- Show concrete change: education, governance, finances, supervision.
- Offer conditions.
- Disclose fully.
Professional Reinstatement
Regulated professions have their own reinstatement routes, such as applications after revocation or suspension under the OCT Act (s. 33), and panels may fix a period before which you cannot apply (OCT Act, s. 30(7)).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long must I wait?
The waiting period is set by regulation or by the original order. Check both.
Will the old decision be considered?
Yes. Expect the regulator to focus on what has changed since.
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. 12 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, s. 44 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, s. 23 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996, ss. 30, 33 — Checked November 10, 2026.