Who is Sharyn Vincent?

Sharyn Vincent is a vice-chair at the Ontario Land Tribunal with 179 decisions on record from 2021 to 2026. Key areas include other tribunals, administrative law, real estate law.

What tribunal does Sharyn Vincent sit on?

Sharyn Vincent sits on the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What areas of law does Sharyn Vincent decide?

Sharyn Vincent's most common areas include Other Tribunals (171 decisions), Administrative Law (93 decisions), Real Estate Law (52 decisions). Sharyn Vincent has handled 179 decisions across 6 areas.

How many decisions has Sharyn Vincent made?

Sharyn Vincent has 179 decisions on record from 2021 to 2026.

Who frequently appears before Sharyn Vincent?

Representatives who frequently appear before Sharyn Vincent include Michael Mahoney, Adam Brown, Jennifer Smuskowitz.

Sharyn Vincent — Vice-Chair

NJS Sherbourne Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 33055

Final Order issued amending Zoning By-law to permit 45-storey residential tower after conditions satisfied.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 45-storey residential tower.

Following a written hearing, the Tribunal withheld its Final Order pending confirmation that certain pre-requisite matters were satisfied.

Upon notification from the City Solicitor that the matters were satisfied and all parties consented, the Tribunal issued its Final Order allowing the appeal and amending the Zoning By-law.

OLTApr 10, 2026

2034055 Ontario Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 30953

Tribunal approves zoning by-law amendment for mixed-use development in principle following settlement.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a mixed-use development.

Following a settlement between the parties, which included modifications to address airport instrument flight procedures and official plan policies, the Tribunal approved the draft Site and Area Specific Policy and Zoning By-law Amendment in principle.

The final order was withheld pending the satisfaction of conditions, including heritage conservation requirements and a wind study.

OLTMar 30, 2026

2034055 Ontario Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 28966

Tribunal approves zoning by-law amendment in principle for mixed-use development following settlement.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement that included revised massing to address airport flight procedures and the provision of affordable rental housing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal approved the draft Site and Area Specific Policy and Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, withholding its final order until conditions, including heritage conservation requirements, were satisfied.

OLTMar 26, 2026

Thornbury Acres Holding Inc. v. Blue Mountains (Town), 2026 CanLII 28969

Appeals granted to permit a residential farm co-operative as an innovative rural land use.

The applicant appealed the Town of The Blue Mountains' failure to adopt an Official Plan amendment and neglect to make a decision on a Zoning By-law amendment to permit a 37-unit residential farm co-operative.

In Phase 1 of the hearing, the Tribunal considered the principle of the land use.

The Tribunal found that the proposed co-operative, which maintains approximately 65% of the land for open space, recreational, and agricultural uses, complies with the County of Grey Official Plan's policy encouraging innovative rural development.

The appeals were granted, and the amendments were approved.

OLTMar 25, 2026

NJS Sherbourne Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 22798

Final Order issued amending zoning by-law to permit 45-storey residential tower after conditions satisfied.

The Tribunal previously withheld its Final Order pending confirmation that certain pre-requisite matters were satisfied.

Having received confirmation from the City of Toronto that the matters were satisfied and that all parties consented, the Tribunal issued its Final Order allowing the appeal and amending Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the redevelopment of the subject property with a 45-storey residential tower.

OLTMar 10, 2026

Giles v. Orangeville (Town), 2026 CanLII 20134

Tribunal amends procedural order timelines on consent of the parties.

OLTMar 6, 2026

McNally v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 134060

Revised draft plan of subdivision approved on consent and final approval delegated to the municipality.

The Tribunal received a request on consent of the parties to approve a revised draft plan of subdivision and revised draft plan conditions, replacing those previously approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2016.

The Tribunal ordered the replacement of the draft plan and delegated authority to the City of Hamilton to clear the conditions and administer final approval pursuant to subsection 51(56.1) of the Planning Act.

OLTDec 18, 2025

6980848 Canada Corporation v. Ottawa (City), 2025 CanLII 124742

Procedural order amended on consent to extend deadlines for filing statements of agreed facts.

OLTNov 28, 2025

Shoal Bayly Ontario Inc. v. Ajax (Town), 2025 CanLII 83050

Tribunal upholds condition requiring developer to pay for road and bridge widening as local service.

The appellant appealed the failure of the Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham to make decisions on various planning applications for a proposed development of 660 residential units.

The key issue was whether the appellant should be liable for a pro rata portion of a cost-sharing agreement for road and bridge widening, or if those works should be funded through a Development Charge By-law.

The Tribunal found that the access function is a local service and the widening works are growth-related infrastructure improvements that directly benefit the development.

The Tribunal approved the contested condition requiring the appellant to bear the cost.

OLTAug 15, 2025

Dunpar Developments Inc. et al v Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 79630

Tribunal issues procedural order setting dates for disclosure and Phase 1 merit hearing.

The Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Development Charge By-Law No. 11370-2022.

The parties requested assistance with procedural matters and finalizing the Procedural Order for a phased merit hearing.

The Tribunal issued an order setting dates for the City to respond to disclosure requests, scheduling a potential motion for direction, and setting a 14-day Phase 1 Merit Hearing for June 2026.

OLTAug 5, 2025

Paisley & Whitelaw Inc. v. Guelph (City), 2025 CanLII 54252

Appeal of development charges calculation dismissed; Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to apply equitable remedies.

The appellant appealed the City of Guelph's dismissal of a complaint regarding the calculation of development charges for a proposed three-building development.

The appellant argued that an overpayment from revised plans for the first two buildings should be applied to the third building based on an alleged pre-payment agreement and equitable principles, including interest.

The Ontario Land Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding no evidence of a pre-payment agreement and holding that it lacked jurisdiction to apply equitable remedies to site-specific development charge determinations under the Development Charges Act.

The Tribunal also agreed with the City that no interest was owed for the period when the appellant voluntarily revised its plans.

OLTJun 4, 2025

Thornbury Acres Holding Inc. v. Town of The Blue Mountains, 2025 CanLII 54257

Tribunal issued a procedural order setting a 10-day hearing for a residential farm co-operative development.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality for failing to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and a Plan of Subdivision to permit a 37-unit residential farm co-operative.

The Tribunal issued a procedural order setting a 10-day video hearing to commence on July 7, 2025, and established the procedural dates for the exchange of witness statements, expert meetings, and other pre-hearing requirements.

OLTJun 4, 2025

First Capital Holdings (Ontario) Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 29952

Tribunal approves settlement for mixed-use development, withholding final order pending rental housing and servicing conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit two mixed-use buildings of 12 and 14 storeys.

The parties reached a full uncontested settlement.

Based on the uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed amendments consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The appeals were allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of conditions, including rental housing demolition approval and infrastructure servicing agreements.

OLTApr 2, 2025

Dickenson Limited Partnership and Dickenson GP Inc. v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 29961

Tribunal amends procedural order timelines on consent of the parties.

OLTApr 2, 2025

Nyhus v. Cambridge (City), 2025 CanLII 29956

Tribunal amends procedural order on consent to extend the deadline for exchanging witness lists.

OLTApr 1, 2025

B.U. Inc v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 19739

Tribunal sets aside previous decision dismissing minor variance appeal and orders a rehearing.

OLTMar 6, 2025

10285773 Canada Corp. v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 1078

Tribunal approves modifications to Golden Mile Secondary Plan and adjourns remaining site-specific appeals.

The City of Toronto brought a motion seeking to confirm the unappealed portions of Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (Golden Mile Secondary Plan), approve proposed modifications, and adjourn remaining site-specific appeals.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontested land use planning evidence that the modifications represent good planning and are consistent with provincial policies.

The Tribunal approved the modifications, confirmed the unappealed portions, and granted the requested adjournments on consent of the parties.

OLTJan 8, 2025

The R.W. Bloor Street Development Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 120308

Tribunal approves settlement for 99-storey mixed-use development on Bloor Street West.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a 94-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised 99-storey proposal.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part on an interim basis, withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of several conditions, including finalization of the amending instruments and engineering reports.

OLTNov 28, 2024

Orin Enterprises Inc. v. Director, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, 2024 CanLII 102758

Tribunal approves settlement and new Director's Order for remediation of illegally dumped demolition waste.

The appellant appealed a Director's Order requiring the remediation of illegal demolition waste dumped on an unlicensed site.

Prior to the hearing, the appellant abandoned its appeal and the parties presented a proposed settlement in the form of a new Director's Order with a detailed remediation work programme.

The Tribunal found the settlement satisfied the statutory requirements of the Environmental Protection Act and was in the public interest.

The Tribunal ordered the original Director's Order revoked against the appellant and directed the issuance of the new Director's Order as set out in the Minutes of Settlement.

OLTOct 18, 2024

Losani Homes (1998) Ltd. v. Hamilton (City), 2024 CanLII 101412

Determination of party status request deferred to a second Case Management Conference.

The appellant appealed the City of Hamilton's Development Charges By-law 24-072.

At the first Case Management Conference, a third party requested party status, which the respondent opposed on the basis that the third party had not appealed within the statutory period.

Due to the absence of the third party's counsel and the respondent's counsel not being fully briefed on the objection, the Tribunal deferred the determination of party status to a second Case Management Conference and directed the parties to file a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

OLTOct 9, 2024

NJS Sherbourne Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 33055

2034055 Ontario Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 30953

2034055 Ontario Limited v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 28966

Thornbury Acres Holding Inc. v. Blue Mountains (Town), 2026 CanLII 28969

NJS Sherbourne Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2026 CanLII 22798

Giles v. Orangeville (Town), 2026 CanLII 20134

McNally v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 134060

6980848 Canada Corporation v. Ottawa (City), 2025 CanLII 124742

Shoal Bayly Ontario Inc. v. Ajax (Town), 2025 CanLII 83050

Dunpar Developments Inc. et al v Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 79630

Paisley & Whitelaw Inc. v. Guelph (City), 2025 CanLII 54252

Thornbury Acres Holding Inc. v. Town of The Blue Mountains, 2025 CanLII 54257

First Capital Holdings (Ontario) Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 29952

Dickenson Limited Partnership and Dickenson GP Inc. v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 29961

Nyhus v. Cambridge (City), 2025 CanLII 29956

B.U. Inc v. Hamilton (City), 2025 CanLII 19739

10285773 Canada Corp. v. Toronto (City), 2025 CanLII 1078

The R.W. Bloor Street Development Corporation v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 120308

Orin Enterprises Inc. v. Director, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, 2024 CanLII 102758

Losani Homes (1998) Ltd. v. Hamilton (City), 2024 CanLII 101412

for 1000166643 Ontario Inc

for 1000166643 Ontario Inc.

for 1005 Dundas Street Inc.

for 1019 Wilson Storage GP Corporation

for 10285773 Canada Corp. and Artlife Developments

for 1063755 Ontario Limited (Magwood Family Farms)

for 1090011 Ontario Limited

for 12353865 Canada Inc.

for 1463291 Ontario Inc (Dunpar Development Inc)

for 1583617 Ontario Inc. et al.

for 1583617 Ontario Inc. et. al.

for 1583617 Ontario Ltd. et al.

for 158 Marion Street Inc.

for 1611905 Ontario Limited and Shawside Development Limited

for 1611905 Ontario Ltd. and Shawside Development Limited

for 1621185 Ontario Inc.

for 1941 Eglinton East Holdings Inc.

for 200 Wellington Holding Corp.

for 2040 Yonge Street Limited, Yonge Glebe Investments Ltd., Yonge Street Investments Inc.

for 2316160 Ontario Inc.

for 2371633 Ontario Inc.

for 2457938 Ontario Inc

for 2472498 Ontario Limited

for 2585426 Ontario Inc.

for 2610832 Ontario Inc.

for 2610832 Ontario, Inc.

for 2706379 Ontario Ltd.

for 27 Henning Avenue Limited

for 2810007 Ontario Ltd.

for 31F Development Limited Partnership and 8 Elm Development Limited Partnership

for 399Y Corporation

for 415 Yonge Holding Ltd.

for 418 Waldemar Inc.

for 481 Yonge Developments Inc.

for 5205 Yonge Inc., 2470347 Ontario Inc., 2509225 Ontario Inc., Krugarand Corporation and 82 Bloor Street West Holdings Ltd., St. Clair Caledonia Limited

for 53 Yonge Portfolio Inc. & 55 Yonge Portfolio Inc.

for 632025 Ontario Limited

for 800460 Ontario Limited

for ABC Residents Association

for ABC Residents Association and Greater Yorkville Residents’ Association

for Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc.

for Amber Peak Developments Inc.

for Amdev Property Group, Brimley Progress Developments Inc., CentreCourt Developments, Rimap and Main Developments Inc.

for Amdev Property Group, CentreCourt Developments, Rimap and Main Developments Inc., Amdev (Beamish)LP, Tribute (Jopling) Limited

for Aspen Garden Bowmanville Ltd.

for Bay Cloverhill Community Association Inc.

for bcIMC Realty Corporation

for Bell Canada

for Bill and Joanne Klingenberg

for Bill Mungall, Karen Sagan and Sheila Trask

for BJL Properties Inc., Lamb Berkeley Corp., and 56 and 60 Berkeley Corp.

for Block 40/47 Developers Group

for Branthaven et al.

for Branthaven West Oak Inc.

for Brimley Progress Developments Inc.

for BRL Realty Limited

for Building Industry and Land Development Association

for Burgess Heritage Group Inc.

for Cachet Developments (Mt. Pleasant) Inc.

for Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited