Matthew Létourneau

The applicant appealed the 45-day impoundment of her vehicle, which occurred after her son drove it with a suspended license.

The applicant, who was undergoing cancer treatment and required regular medical appointments, argued that the impoundment caused exceptional hardship.

The Tribunal found that due to her compromised immune system and the COVID-19 pandemic, alternative transportation options like Uber, public transit, or relying on family members were not reasonable or safe.

The Tribunal ordered the return of the vehicle, concluding that the lack of safe transportation threatened the applicant's health and safety.

The appellant appealed the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' decision to suspend his driver's licence for medical reasons, specifically a moderate cognitive impairment.

The suspension was based on a geriatric assessment conducted in English, despite the appellant only speaking French.

A subsequent assessment conducted with a French translator concluded the appellant had only mild cognitive impairment consistent with natural aging, which did not impair his ability to drive.

The Tribunal found the initial assessment unreliable due to the language barrier and preferred the second assessment.

The Tribunal concluded the appellant did not have a cognitive impairment that would significantly interfere with his ability to drive safely and revoked the suspension.