A vexatious litigant sought leave under s. 140 of the Courts of Justice Act to commence an appeal to the Divisional Court from a decision of the Executive Committee of a professional regulatory college refusing to reinstate his licence.
The court held that no statutory right of appeal exists from such a decision under the governing legislation, rendering the proposed proceeding an abuse of process.
The applicant’s extensive history of abusive litigation conduct, unpaid costs orders, and misleading statements to courts was also considered in assessing whether leave should be granted.
The court found there were no reasonable grounds for the proposed proceeding and that allowing it would be contrary to the interests of justice.
Leave to commence the proceeding was refused and further filing restrictions in the Toronto Region were imposed.
