The appellant appealed a permanent injunction that prevented the operation of his tavern, Paradise Night Club, without a municipal business license.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, affirming the application judge's decision.
The court found that the municipal Business Licensing By-law applied to the appellant's business and did not conflict with the exclusive jurisdiction of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019.
The court reiterated that a business can be required to hold multiple licenses and that an injunction to enforce a bylaw should only be refused in exceptional circumstances, which were not present in this case.
