A. Mason is a member at the Ontario Land Tribunal with 98 decisions on record from 2023 to 2026. Key areas include other tribunals, administrative law, real estate law.

What tribunal does A. Mason sit on?

A. Mason sits on the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What areas of law does A. Mason decide?

A. Mason's most common areas include Other Tribunals (91 decisions), Administrative Law (63 decisions), Real Estate Law (36 decisions). A. Mason has handled 98 decisions across 5 areas.

How many decisions has A. Mason made?

A. Mason has 98 decisions on record from 2023 to 2026.

Who frequently appears before A. Mason?

Representatives who frequently appear before A. Mason include Patrick MacDonald, Adam Ward, Rodney Gill.

A. Mason — Member

Mattamy (Erin) Limited et. al v. Erin (Town), 2026 CanLII 58397

Tribunal approves settlement reducing municipal development charges and orders corresponding refunds.

The appellants appealed the Town of Erin's Development Charge By-law 24-35 under section 14 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The parties reached a settlement resolving issues related to fire services, parks and recreation, roads, public works, water, and the growth forecast, which reduced the development charges.

Based on the uncontroverted affidavit evidence of a land economist, the Tribunal found the settlement fair, reasonable, and in accordance with the Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, amended the by-law's schedule of development charges, and ordered the Town to issue refunds accordingly.

OLTJun 9, 2026

Van Keulen v. Mississauga (City), 2026 CanLII 55970

Consent and most variances for semi-detached dwellings granted; parking reduction refused and acoustic condition upheld.

The appellant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to permit the severance of a corner lot and the construction of semi-detached dwellings with additional residential units.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, granting provisional consent and authorizing variances for lot area, frontage, coverage, exterior side yard setback, and eave height, finding they met the tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act and respected the neighbourhood's eclectic character.

However, the Tribunal refused the variance to reduce the required parking spaces from two to one, citing a lack of justification and potential neighbourhood impact.

The Tribunal also upheld a standard municipal condition requiring an acoustical report due to the property's proximity to railway tracks.

OLTJun 5, 2026

Brown v. Brantford (City), 2026 CanLII 50149

Procedural order amended on consent to extend deadlines for exchanging witness statements in zoning appeal.

The applicant appealed the City of Brantford's refusal or neglect to make a decision on an application to amend the zoning by-law to add a medical clinic as a permitted use.

Following a case management conference, the Tribunal issued a procedural order.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal amended the procedural order to extend the deadlines for exchanging witness statements and reply witness statements.

OLTMay 20, 2026

Cavallino Estates Inc. et al. v. Caledon (Town), 2026 CanLII 50146

Further Case Management Conference scheduled to finalize Procedural Order for Official Plan Amendment appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the Town of Caledon's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 285 and Official Plan Amendment No. 2, which establish the Wildfield Village Secondary Plan.

The parties reported ongoing discussions to narrow the issues but had not yet finalized a Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for June 16, 2026, and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order in advance.

OLTMay 20, 2026

2369219 Ontario Inc. v. Milton (Town), 2026 CanLII 46861

Tribunal schedules motion to determine proper issues for zoning by-law appeal.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal against the Town of Milton's passing of a Zoning By-law to permit a transportation terminal.

The parties disagreed on whether certain issues, specifically those involving a temporary use by-law, were properly before the Tribunal.

The Tribunal scheduled a Motion for Determination to resolve the dispute over the Issues List.

OLTMay 13, 2026

PowerBank Corporation v. Armour (Township), 2026 CanLII 46860

Participant status granted and one-day merit hearing scheduled for battery energy storage facility appeals.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals by PowerBank Corporation against the Township of Armour's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a battery energy storage facility.

The Tribunal granted participant status to a citizens' group and the property owner.

Noting that the parties were in productive discussions to narrow the issues, the Tribunal scheduled a one-day merit hearing and waived the requirement for a formal procedural order.

OLTMay 11, 2026

FCHT Holdings (Ontario) Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 44804

Appeal of failure to adopt Official Plan Amendment adjourned sine die on consent.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an application for an Official Plan Amendment within the statutory timeframe.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties jointly requested that the matter be adjourned sine die as they were in active discussions and it was premature to schedule a merit hearing.

The Tribunal granted the request and adjourned the appeal sine die.

OLTMay 7, 2026

Brunskill v. Lake of Bays (Township), 2026 CanLII 35721

Consent and zoning appeals allowed to create rural lot without direct road frontage.

The applicant appealed the Township's refusal of a consent application and its failure to make a decision on a related zoning by-law amendment.

The proposal sought to create a new rural residential lot and a retained lot with no direct road frontage, relying instead on an existing registered driveway easement.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, accepting uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposal conforms to the intent of the Official Plans, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and represents good planning because the existing access arrangement will continue with no new functional impacts.

OLTApr 17, 2026

Jodi Brown v. City of Brantford, 2026 CanLII 25183

Tribunal schedules four-day hearing and issues procedural order for zoning by-law amendment appeal.

OLTMar 19, 2026

Weber v. Kincardine (Municipality), 2026 CanLII 16291

Zoning by-law appeal allowed in part to implement a settlement introducing a holding provision.

The appellant appealed the municipality's comprehensive zoning by-law pursuant to s. 34(19) of the Planning Act.

The parties reached a settlement that introduced a holding provision prohibiting site alteration and development until a justification report addressing noise, dust, and traffic is provided.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement consistent with provincial policies and local official plans.

The appeal was allowed in part to implement the modifying by-law.

OLTFeb 19, 2026

5799 Yonge Street Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 9725

Zoning by-law appeal allowed to expand permitted non-residential uses in a mixed-use transit-oriented development.

The appellant appealed a zoning by-law amendment approved by the City of Toronto, seeking modifications to expand permitted non-residential uses across all blocks of a mixed-use development.

The City attended but did not present evidence in opposition.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the requested modifications consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and in conformity with the Official Plan, as they support a complete community within a Major Transit Station Area.

The appeal was allowed and the by-law amended accordingly.

OLTFeb 4, 2026

Sarah Gairdner v. Township of King et al., 2026 CanLII 9718

Development charge exemption for a second residential unit does not apply to a new standalone building.

The moving party sought a declaration that a new standalone residential building (a second house on a 53-acre property) was exempt from development charges under s. 2(3.3)1 of the Development Charges Act.

The Ontario Land Tribunal interpreted the provision, finding that the exemption applies to a second residential unit within a new building, not to a new standalone building itself.

The Tribunal dismissed the motion, concluding that the future dwelling did not qualify for the exemption and development charges were payable.

OLTFeb 2, 2026

Amyot v. Loyalist Township (Town), 2025 CanLII 134072

Ward boundary by-law repealed; 77% deviation from voter parity for island ward found unreasonable.

The appellant appealed a municipal by-law that revised the ward boundaries of Loyalist Township to maintain Amherst Island as a separate ward, resulting in a 77% deviation from average ward population parity.

The Tribunal found that the ward boundary review process was fair and that Amherst Island is a distinct community of interest due to its geography and reliance on a ferry.

However, the Tribunal concluded that the 77% deviation from voter parity was unreasonable and not justified by the community of interest principle, as it undermined the overarching principle of effective representation.

The appeal was allowed and the by-law was repealed.

OLTDec 18, 2025

Columbia Northcliffe Campus Inc. v. Ontario (Niagara Escarpment Commission), 2025 CanLII 134090

Tribunal denies request for phased hearing and issues procedural order for single merit hearing.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals for a Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment and a development permit to convert a former convent into a private school.

A party requested a phased hearing to adjudicate the plan amendment before the development permit.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that the issues and expert evidence were intricately linked, and ordered a single merit hearing.

A procedural order was issued to govern the proceedings.

OLTDec 18, 2025

Columbia Northcliffe Campus Inc. v. Ontario (Niagara Escarpment Commission), 2025 CanLII 134084

Tribunal denies request for phased hearing and issues procedural order for single merit hearing.

At a Case Management Conference for appeals regarding a proposed amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the refusal of a development permit for a private school gymnasium, a party requested a phased hearing.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that the issues and expert evidence were intricately linked and a single merit hearing would be more efficient.

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order and scheduled a five-day merit hearing.

OLTDec 18, 2025

2542534 Ontario Inc. v. Milton (Town), 2025 CanLII 124748

Tribunal grants consent motion for partial approval of Milton's OPA 86 and ZBLA 036-2025.

The Town of Milton brought a motion on consent to bring Official Plan Amendment No. 86 and Zoning By-law Amendment No. 036-2025 into full force and effect, save and except for specific properties that remain under appeal.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted planning evidence that partial approval would provide clarity and promote orderly planning without prejudicing the appellants.

The Tribunal ordered the instruments into full force and effect on a Town-wide basis, with the site-specific appeals adjourned sine die.

OLTNov 26, 2025

3625 Dufferin Street Portfolio Inc et al v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 121099

Tribunal approves settlement modifying Downsview Secondary Plan to clarify retail permissions and density.

The City of Toronto brought a motion for directions to approve a settlement regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 716 (Downsview Secondary Plan).

The settlement resolved appeals by several retail property owners by adding policies clarifying density permissions, permitting the continuation of existing large-scale standalone retail stores, allowing moderate expansions, and detailing compatibility studies for new sensitive land uses.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the modifications represented good planning and approved OPA 716 as modified.

OLTNov 21, 2025

Streamgrove Developments Inc. v. York (Regional Municipality), 2025 CanLII 119052

Settlement approved modifying Official Plan Amendment 18.8 to increase density and extend Local Centre Designation.

The Tribunal held a written hearing to consider a settlement between Yonge and Bloomington Ltd. and the City of Richmond Hill regarding an appeal of Official Plan Amendment 18.8.

Based on the uncontroverted land use planning evidence of Megan Cobbold, the Tribunal found the settlement modifications—which extended the Local Centre Designation, increased maximum density to 2.5 FSI, and identified planned local streets—were consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and conformed to the applicable official plans.

The appeal was allowed in part and OPA 18.8 was approved as modified.

OLTNov 13, 2025

County of Middlesex v. Strathroy-Caradoc (Municipality), 2025 CanLII 113874

Consent to sever surplus farm dwelling refused because the historic dwelling had already been demolished.

The Applicant sought to sever a 0.4-hectare parcel from a 19.8-hectare agricultural property to construct a new dwelling on the site of a historic farm dwelling demolished in 2005.

The municipal Committee of Adjustment approved the consent application as a surplus farm dwelling severance due to farm consolidation.

The County appealed the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and refused provisional consent, finding that the Provincial Planning Statement and applicable official plans strictly require an existing habitable dwelling on the property to qualify for a surplus farm dwelling severance.

Because the historic dwelling no longer existed, the application was effectively for the creation of a new residential lot in a prime agricultural area, which is prohibited.

OLTOct 29, 2025

Lakeshore Developments (Thunder Bay) Inc. v. Shuniah (Municipality), 2025 CanLII 96340

Merit hearing for residential development appeals adjourned sine die to permit Tribunal-led mediation.

OLTSep 19, 2025

Mattamy (Erin) Limited et. al v. Erin (Town), 2026 CanLII 58397

Van Keulen v. Mississauga (City), 2026 CanLII 55970

Brown v. Brantford (City), 2026 CanLII 50149

Cavallino Estates Inc. et al. v. Caledon (Town), 2026 CanLII 50146

2369219 Ontario Inc. v. Milton (Town), 2026 CanLII 46861

PowerBank Corporation v. Armour (Township), 2026 CanLII 46860

FCHT Holdings (Ontario) Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 44804

Brunskill v. Lake of Bays (Township), 2026 CanLII 35721

Jodi Brown v. City of Brantford, 2026 CanLII 25183

Weber v. Kincardine (Municipality), 2026 CanLII 16291

5799 Yonge Street Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 9725

Sarah Gairdner v. Township of King et al., 2026 CanLII 9718

Amyot v. Loyalist Township (Town), 2025 CanLII 134072

Columbia Northcliffe Campus Inc. v. Ontario (Niagara Escarpment Commission), 2025 CanLII 134090

Columbia Northcliffe Campus Inc. v. Ontario (Niagara Escarpment Commission), 2025 CanLII 134084

2542534 Ontario Inc. v. Milton (Town), 2025 CanLII 124748

3625 Dufferin Street Portfolio Inc et al v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 121099

Streamgrove Developments Inc. v. York (Regional Municipality), 2025 CanLII 119052

County of Middlesex v. Strathroy-Caradoc (Municipality), 2025 CanLII 113874

Lakeshore Developments (Thunder Bay) Inc. v. Shuniah (Municipality), 2025 CanLII 96340

for 10000022450 Ontario Inc., 10000022453 Ontario Inc., and 10000022478 Ontario Inc.

for 1000249553 Ontario Inc. and Ideal Capital Partners Inc.

for 1000439324 Ontario Inc. and 1277773 Ontario Ltd.

for 1148813 Ontario Inc.

for 1255870 Ontario Limited

for 1256384 B.C. Ltd. (North Stone)

for 1299148 Ontario Inc.

for 1366 Yonge Street Inc.

for 1602850 Ontario Ltd.

for 1998050 Ontario Inc.

for 2369219 Ontario Inc.

for 2470347 Ontario Inc.

for 2542534 Ontario Inc., Radha Soami Society Beas Canada, Neamsby Investments Inc., and Village Securities Limited

for 2542534 Ontario Inc., Radha Soami Society Beas Canada, Neamsby Investments Inc., Village Securities Limited

for 27 Henning Avenue Limited, 90 Eglinton West Limited, 60 Eglinton West Limited, 2498703 Ontario Inc., and 2498704 Ontario Inc.

for 5799 Yonge Street Limited Partnership

for 7506473 Canada Inc.

for 7553 Islington Holding Inc.

for 9861 Yonge Street Development Inc.

for Aphria Inc. & 1594042 Ontario Inc.

for Armando Rosano, Elisa Testa, Vaughanwood Ratepayers Association

for ATC CAP Investments Limited

for AVM Developments Inc.

for BayviewEg Investment Corp.

for Brian Lewis

for Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)

for B.U. Inc.

for Caivan (Perth GC) Limited

for Caledon HL Developments Inc.

for Cal-Markell Developments Inc.

for Canadian Tire Corporation and Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited

for Carey Homes Inc. and 2467858 Ontario Inc.

for Casey House Inc.

for Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services Inc.

for Cavallino Estates Inc. and Trinity Field Inc.

for Center Park Holdings Inc.

for City of Brampton

for City of Guelph

for City of Ottawa

for City of Richmond Hill

for City of Thunder Bay

for City of Toronto

for City of Vaughan

for City of Welland

for Columbia Northcliffe Campus Inc.

for Cosburn Developments Limited

for County of Renfrew

for County of Simcoe

for Credit Valley Residents Association

for Crystal Homes (Wildflower) Corporation

for Dandaw Developments Limited

for Danielle MacIntryre and Recep Nejat Sezer

for Dundeal Canada (GP) Inc.

for Dunpar Developments Inc.

for FCHT Holdings (Ontario) Corporation

for Fora (77 Erskine) Inc.

for Foundation for the Support of International Medical Training Inc.

for Giancarlo Fucile

for Glen-Huntley Holdings Limited and APS Holdings Limited

for Global Properties Inc., Global Properties (1) Inc. and Global Properties (2) Inc.