Mr. Mascioli

The applicant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision regarding a minor variance application.

During the hearing, the City of Toronto sought to qualify an assistant planner as an expert witness in land use planning.

The applicant objected, noting the proposed witness lacked a university degree, was not a member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, and had falsely claimed in his curriculum vitae to have been previously qualified as an expert by the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body refused to qualify the witness, finding his lack of credentials and the false statement damaged his credibility.

The hearing was adjourned on consent to allow the City to retain a new expert witness.