Dr. Peter Savage

The appellant, a paramedic, appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade her Class F driver's licence to a Class G licence due to an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted following a cardiac arrest.

The Minister relied on CCMTA standards which state commercial drivers are ineligible for a licence with an ICD.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's risk of sudden incapacitation was very low (less than 1%), she had no recurrences since the implant, and her cardiologists supported her fitness to work.

The Tribunal preferred the Canadian Medical Association directives allowing individual assessment for low-risk patients over the strict CCMTA standards.

The Tribunal set aside the Minister's decision and reinstated the Class F licence.

The appellant's request for costs was denied.

The Appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence due to a medical condition report indicating severe hypoglycemia.

The Tribunal found that while the Appellant does suffer from severe hypoglycemia, he has re-established glycemic control, uses advanced monitoring technology, and has the support of his medical specialists for early re-licencing.

The Tribunal concluded the condition is not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence for medical reasons.

The Registrar suspended the licence after receiving reports that the appellant, who has insulin-dependent diabetes, suffered from hypoglycemic unawareness and severe hypoglycemia leading to unconsciousness.

The appellant argued the episodes were caused by COVID-19 rather than his diabetes management.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's medical condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting that insufficient time had passed since the episodes to demonstrate stability.

The Tribunal confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons under s. 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on reports indicating the appellant suffered from a severe alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from an alcohol use disorder that is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal noted that the appellant had not completed a supervised rehabilitation program and was not attending ongoing treatment, falling short of the criteria for re-licensing under the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons following a motor vehicle collision caused by a severe hypoglycemic episode.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from severe hypoglycemia, he had taken decisive steps to monitor and control his blood sugar levels, including using a continuous glucose monitor and working with a medical team.

The Tribunal concluded that the condition was not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically substance use disorder and an alcohol withdrawal seizure.

The Registrar argued that the appellant required a longer period of abstinence and further treatment based on CCMTA guidelines.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant had taken aggressive steps to control his condition, had the support of his medical team, and met the CCMTA recommendations for relicensing pertinent to his seizure.

The Tribunal concluded that the medical conditions were not likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and set aside the suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically alcohol use disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from severe alcohol use disorder, evidenced by ongoing alcohol consumption, a recent Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension, and related mental health symptoms.

The Tribunal concluded that the condition is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the suspension, noting that an alcohol treatment program and a period of abstinence are required before reinstatement.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The Registrar relied on medical reports and a functional driving assessment indicating the appellant suffered from a cognitive impairment.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's cognitive impairment was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting severe difficulties with attention, planning, and executive functions.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G driver's licence for medical reasons.

The Registrar relied on a Medical Condition Report from the appellant's family doctor indicating mild dementia and cognitive impairment.

The appellant argued she was a safe driver with a clean record and no cognitive deficiency, but provided no medical evidence to contradict the report.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant's cognitive impairment was likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G driver's licence for medical reasons following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the appellant suffers from a mental health condition, the Registrar failed to establish that it is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely.

The Tribunal noted the appellant's insight into her condition, her compliance with a comprehensive treatment plan, and a sufficient period of stability.

The appeal was allowed and the licence suspension was set aside.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her Class G1 driver's licence for medical reasons.

The Registrar relied on medical reports and a functional driving assessment indicating the appellant suffered from a cognitive impairment that significantly interfered with her ability to drive safely.

The appellant argued she was a safe driver with a clean record and that the driving test was unfair.

The Tribunal found that the medical evidence established a cognitive impairment and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence, noting that reinstating it would present a significant safety risk.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his Class G driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The Registrar relied on medical reports indicating the appellant suffers from mild Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's cognitive impairment is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, and that a functional driving assessment is required before reinstatement.

The appeal was dismissed and the licence suspension was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his class DZ commercial driver's licence to a class G licence due to heart disease.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from valvular heart disease resulting in congestive heart failure, classified as NYHA class 2 by his doctors.

Applying the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's condition is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.

The appeal was dismissed and the Minister's decision to downgrade the licence was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his class DZ commercial driver's licence to a class G licence due to a diagnosis of epilepsy.

The appellant argued his condition was stable with medication and lifestyle changes, and his neurologist supported reinstatement.

The Tribunal confirmed the Minister's decision, finding that the appellant's condition, particularly given the stress and night shifts associated with his snow-plowing work, posed a significant risk and warranted adherence to the CCMTA Medical Standards recommending a 5-year seizure-free period.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to an alleged cognitive impairment following a stroke.

The Registrar relied on two failed functional driving assessments, while the appellant relied on a report from his family doctor stating he had no cognitive impairment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the functional driving assessments provided the best evidence of the appellant's cognitive skills for driving.

The Tribunal concluded that the appellant suffers from a minor cognitive impairment likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The Registrar of Motor Vehicles suspended the appellant's driver's licence after receiving a medical report indicating the appellant suffers from a substance use disorder involving methamphetamine.

The appellant appealed the suspension but failed to attend the peremptory hearing or provide medical evidence to dispute the diagnosis.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal proceeded in the appellant's absence, found that the appellant suffers from a substance use disorder that significantly interferes with his ability to drive safely, and confirmed the Registrar's decision to suspend the licence.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his class G driver's licence due to an alleged alcohol use disorder.

While the Tribunal found that the appellant did suffer from an alcohol use disorder, the Registrar failed to prove that the condition was likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely.

The appellant demonstrated a period of abstinence, completion of a rehabilitation program, and provided a supportive medical report from his family doctor.

The Tribunal set aside the licence suspension.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension followed a report from an emergency room physician indicating an admitting diagnosis of acute psychosis and a two-month involuntary hospitalization.

The Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition that is likely to significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely, noting his lack of insight into his condition and failure to meet the CCMTA medical standards for re-licencing.

The Registrar's decision to suspend the licence was confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend her driver's licence for medical reasons under section 47(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The suspension was based on medical reports indicating the appellant suffered from an unstable mental health condition, including a hospital admission for bizarre behaviour and a discharge diagnosis of an unspecified psychotic disorder.

The appellant denied having a mental health condition, refused to answer questions about her medical history, and failed to provide a completed mental health assessment.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the appellant suffers from a mental health condition that is likely to significantly interfere with her ability to drive safely, noting her lack of insight and failure to meet CCMTA relicensing standards.

The appeal was dismissed and the suspension confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Minister of Transportation's decision to downgrade his class BM commercial driver's licence to a class G licence due to a diagnosis of syncope.

The appellant argued that the syncope was caused by a recent vaccination or an increase in blood pressure medication, and that he had been symptom-free since stopping the medication.

The Tribunal found that the appellant's condition was not yet stable and that the 12-month syncope-free period recommended by the CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers was appropriate given the risks associated with driving a commercial vehicle.

The Minister's decision to downgrade the licence was confirmed.