Aynsley Anderson

The applicant filed two human rights applications alleging discrimination based on age and physical condition related to the 2014 municipal election process and internet voting.

The Tribunal considered whether to consolidate the applications.

Finding that the applications involved the same parties, subject matter, and type of alleged discrimination arising from the same facts, the Tribunal ordered the applications consolidated to avoid a multiplicity of proceedings.

The Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office issued a procedural order following a pre-hearing conference regarding appeals from the refusal of a development permit application to reconstruct 26/27 Sideroad.

The order sets out the organization of the hearing, including dates for the continuation of the pre-hearing conference, motions, and the main hearing, as well as requirements for witness lists, expert meetings, and the exchange of evidence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding an appeal of the Niagara Escarpment Commission's refusal to issue a development permit for road reconstruction, several individuals and organizations requested party, participant, or presenter status.

The Hearing Officers granted the requests, finding that the applicants met the respective requirements under the Rules of Practice, as their interests could be directly and substantially affected by the hearing and they had a genuine interest in the subject matter.