Key Takeaways
- CPA Ontario: appeal to the appeal committee; it may change the decision only if unreasonable (CPA Act, s. 37).
- OMVIC: appeal within 30 days after the discipline committee sends notice of its order (O. Reg. 332/08, s. 19(1)).
- CMRAO and HCRA have appeals committees for code of ethics matters (CMSA, s. 58(5)–(6); NHCLA, s. 57(5)).
- RECO discipline appeals go to the LAT instead (TRESA, s. 21(6)).
How They Differ
| Regulator | Appeal to | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CPA Ontario | Appeal committee (reasonableness test; no stay unless ordered) | CPA Act, s. 37 |
| OMVIC | Appeals committee within 30 days | MVDA, s. 17(5); O. Reg. 332/08, s. 19 |
| CMRAO | Appeals committee | CMSA, s. 58(5)–(6) |
| HCRA | Appeals committee | NHCLA, s. 57(5) |
| RECO | Licence Appeal Tribunal within 30 days | TRESA, s. 21(6), (9) |
Practical Points
Internal appeal deadlines can be short and may be set in regulations or by-laws. Check them the day you receive the decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go to court after the internal appeal?
The statutes do not provide a further statutory appeal for these committees. Judicial review may be possible.
What can the appeals committee do?
OMVIC’s and CMRAO’s appeals committees may overturn, affirm or modify the order (MVDA, s. 17(6); CMSA, s. 58(6)).
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Act, 2017, s. 37 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, s. 17 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- O. Reg. 332/08 (Code of Ethics and Operation of Committees), s. 19 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, s. 58 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, s. 57 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, s. 21 — Checked November 10, 2026.